29 June 2023
Representatives from across the health and care system in Wessex have gathered to explore how research and innovation can help tackle health inequalities in the region.The event, jointly hosted by Wessex Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) and the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Wessex, brought together more than 170 people from the... Read more >
19 June 2023
The AHSN Network has released an update to its patient safety plan, which reflects progress made across focus areas including managing deterioration in care homes; maternity and neonatal health; medicines safety; mental health; and system safety. The AHSN Network patient safety plan launched in 2019 and supports the NHS Patient Safety Strat... Read more >
16 June 2023
The AHSN Network is celebrating a year of collective impact, which is potentially benefiting thousands of patients nationwide, through delivering the national Blood Pressure Optimisation (BPO) programme, as outlined in the Blood Pressure Optimisation Impact Report. Thanks to the continued dedication of all 15 Academic Health Science N... Read more >
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 >
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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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