Project
Health Innovation Wessex supported the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) to ensure women are involved in decision making and priority setting to improve healthcare services now and in the future.
Our impact
The survey findings inspired an impactful two-day Empowering Women’s Health event and directly informed the curation of the sessions.
1,150 survey responses analysed by Health Innovation Wessex and presented in a report to HIOW ICB, alongside an online response to the survey with high-level findings and next steps to keep the public informed.
"Without the support of the team at HIW, we would not have been able to articulate the current experiences of our women and girls across HIOW. Their analysis of over 1000 survey responses has helped to direct the overall work of the Women's health programme and has brought to light the challenges are faced across the system. "
Fran White
Associate Director of Policy, Innovation and Partnerships, Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB
Following the government announcement of £25 million for Women’s Health Hub (WHH) expansion in March 2023, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) established a Women’s Health Programme Board convening multiple stakeholders including: HIOW ICB, Public Health, Sexual Health services provider, Wessex Health Partners (WHP), Health Innovation Wessex (HIW), and Wessex Cancer Alliance.
On behalf of the board, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (HIOW ICB) sought women's lived experiences of periods and the menopause through surveys and focus groups, in order to inform change and improve healthcare services to ensure women are involved in decision making and priority setting going forward.
1,150 survey responses were received and the results were analysed by Health Innovation Wessex. A report was produced for HIOW ICB to inform service design to improve services and women’s care and experiences. Health Innovation Wessex presented high-level findings from this work at a two day Empowering Women's Health event, convened by HIOW ICB, alongside health and social care providers and academics who are driving progress in the local area.
Health Innovation Wessex also produced a high-level public facing report and next steps to keep the local population informed.
How can we help you?
If you’d like to get in touch please
email enquiries@hiwessex.net
News
See all newsVideos & podcasts