11 September 2017
Wessex AHSN has been shortlisted in two categories for the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards. The HSJ Awards are the largest celebration of excellence in UK healthcare, highlighting the most innovative and successful people and projects in the sector.Serenity Integrated Mentoring (SIM) run by Hampshire Constabulary and Isle of Wight NHS Trust,... Read more >
6 September 2017
Acute admission data for patients with liver disease from all nine trusts across Wessex has shown that estimated savings of at least £12.9m can be achieved each year, with improved management of patients with Alcohol Related Liver Disease (ALRD). The data analysed contains information on all liver disease admissions between January 2011 and Dece... Read more >
6 September 2017
Southampton has been a key player in a major review of the state of nutrition research in the UK and overseas, which highlighted a growing concern that the UK is not fulfilling its potential, and recommended ways to ‘revitalise’ the field so the public and patients continue to benefit.The review has recommended increased collaboration with indus... Read more >
6 September 2017
Local pioneering mental health work, and current NIA fellow, Serenity Integrated Monitoring (SIM) was recognised during a national conference attended by Prince William this week. Project lead, Sergeant Paul Jennings, and the Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health innovations lead Vicki Haworth (who comprise the core SIM team) took part in a conv... Read more >
31 August 2017
Welcoming today’s announcement on the future of life sciences in the UK, Vice Chair of the national AHSN Network, Professor Mike Hannay said: “This is great news for patients, the NHS and our life sciences sector. The right agreement between the Government and the life sciences industry will help build the UK’s status as a world leader in this s... Read more >
22 August 2017
NICE Scientific Advice recently launched a competition, the NICE AdviSeME Prize, to find a transformative medical product in the early stages of development:The NICE AdviSeME Prize is specifically aimed at SMEs, charities, and academic research groups. The winning applicant will receive a free Light Scientific Advice service which will: Provide ... Read more >
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World Patient Safety Day 2024 Improving diagnosis for patient safety – how is Health Innovation Wessex contributing?
This year’s theme from the World Health Organisation for World Patient Safety Day on 17 Sept...
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