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14 June 2023

In an era where climate change and environmental concerns have become increasingly pressing, it is crucial to address the quality of the air we breath. Clean Air Day, observed on 15 June, provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the significance of clean air and the actions we can take to ensure a healthier future for ourselves and the p... Read more >

26 May 2023

The Government and NHS England have today confirmed their intention to relicense England’s 15 Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs), to reflect their key role in supporting development and spread of innovation across health services.Following yesterday’s (25 May) Life Sciences Council meeting, it was formally announced today that NHS England ... Read more >

25 May 2023

Wessex Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) has launched a competition to help innovators evaluate the impact of their innovations in a real-world setting. The Real-world Evaluation (RWE) Competition will award the delivery of two evaluations, at no cost to the innovators. The competition, which is funded by the Office for Life Sciences, launc... Read more >

18 May 2023

Wessex AHSN is working on projects with local communities, primary care clinicians and industry to improve access to new health technology and medicines. This community led approach is part of NHS England’s Innovation for Healthcare Inequalities Programme (InHIP) and will highlight the achievements and learning of AHSNs and the Accelerated ... Read more >

15 May 2023

An innovative digital project led by Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and technology provider, Concentric Health, has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.The eConsent project, supported by Wessex Academic Health Science Network (AHSN), features in the shortlist for this year’s Health Service Journal (HSJ) Digital Awards, i... Read more >

2 May 2023

Thousands of people across England are benefitting from improved access to diagnostics and treatments for asthma. To mark World Asthma Day (2 May), the AHSN Network is celebrating the achievements of two national programmes which have worked in partnership to transform asthma pathways.Asthma is a common health condition, affecting more than 5.4 ... Read more >