14 October 2016
The AHSN's project to improve people's access to mental health services in Hampshire has been Highly Commended at a prestigious national awards ceremony. The TRIumPH project was Highly Commended in the MINDset Quality Improvement Award category at the Positive Practice in Mental Health Awards on Thursday, 13 October. The project improves outc... Read more >
10 October 2016
The Wessex AHSN Medicines Optimisation Programme has published its Autumn 2016 newsletter following a busy few months for the team.This edition covers, Polypharmacy metrics development; Clinical Handover to Community Pharmacy; the refresh of our magnesium sulfate bulletin, self administration of insulin and Medicine Optimisation in the Vanguard... Read more >
3 October 2016
Five exciting innovations receive the financial backing of NHS England in competition seeking solutions for positive aging. SBRI Healthcare, an NHS England funded initiative to develop innovative products that address unmet health needs, today announced five companies that have successfully reached the next phase (Phase 2) of the clinically-led ... Read more >
30 September 2016
Health staff are being offered advice and training to change the way they talk to patients. It follows research which shows that patients often don’t take their medications or change their lifestyle after visiting a doctor or nurse, while only about 60 per cent of patients feel they are sufficiently involved in decisions about their care.*A set ... Read more >
26 September 2016
SBRI Healthcare is delivered collaboratively by NHS England and the AHSN Network to develop innovative products and services that address unmet health needs. The autumn funding competition is now open for applications.Entrepreneurs are invited to apply for up to £1 millon investment to develop and commercialise innovations with a focus on develo... Read more >
21 September 2016
Thank you to everyone that took part in our stakeholder survey during August and September. The survey, conducted by NHS England in partnership with YouGov, is now closed.With more than 2,000 people across the country providing their feedback on working with the 15 Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs), we are delighted with the response to t... 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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