Eight health & care innovators join our West of England Commercialisation Academy - helping companies to develop their strategic commercialisation plans. ➡️ https://www.healthinnowest.net/news/eight-health-and-care-innovators-join-the-second-cohort-of-our-west-of-england-commercialisation-academy/

Upcoming event featured on the hub: ▶️Patient involvement & partnership for patient safety 🗓️Wednesday 12th November 2025 💻Online conference 🗣️Speakers include our Chief Executive @helenh49.bsky.social More details below⬇️ www.pslhub.org/events/event... #patientsafety

#PatientSafety teams across England gained invaluable insights into 'Ryan's Rule' during a Health Innovation Network webinar with Shaune Gifford from Queensland Health in Australia. For key highlights from the webinar, visit: https://www.healthinnowest.net/news/sharing-insights-from-ryans-rule/

Since their inception 6 years ago, ARCs have: 🔎 carried out over 3,300 research projects 📰 published over 9,000 papers 🤝 collaborated with 627 partner organisations 💰 leveraged about £1 billion in external funding! 👉🏿 Explore a selection of our work: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar... 💫 #ARCimpacts

📢New website launch!🎉 Six months into our new chapter of funding, we’re thrilled to unveil our new digital home! Explore our refreshed look, designed to make accessing our latest projects, research & collaborative opportunities easier than ever. More➡️ tinyurl.com/bdfyyvf2 @nihr.bsky.social

💫NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) have leveraged around £1 billion in external research funding! 💙Browse a selection of some of our amazing work from across the country: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar... 👁️ Follow #ARCimpacts

📣Your voice matters in our research! Whether you're a patient, carer, young person, community member - we're looking for new members of our Public Advisory Group. You'll help shape our research. Register your interest: www.bristolbrc.nihr.ac.uk/PublicAdviso...

It's International #InfectionPrevention Week. We're shining a spotlight on PreCiSSion - our collaborative programme, which helped local hospitals reduce surgical site infection rates following caesarean births by 25%. Read our latest case study here: www.healthinnowest.net/our-work/cas... #IIPW

We're inviting VCSE organisations in the West of England to partner with us to co-design a project to capture insights around #digitalhealth from Black and Brown communities in our region. Find out more at www.healthinnowest.net/news/global-... Applications close 17 October 2025.

The Health Innovation Network supported this new report from thekingsfund.bsky.social that includes case studies from across the Network, demonstrating the role we play in supporting partnerships between the life sciences industry and the NHS 🔽 #InnovationForHealthAndWealth

🧠 Mental health literacy found to be a key factor in how CBT for depression works. New research by @charlotte-archer.bsky.social & colleagues published in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. 📰Read the news: tinyurl.com/y5kmv6jj #MentalHealth #CBT #Depression #HealthLiteracy @nihrspcr.bsky.social

Our 2024-25 Impact Report is here! Investing in innovation not only improves patient outcomes, but drives economic growth. This year more than 1 million patients have benefitted from our programmes, and we've leveraged £500m. Read more: thehealthinnovationnetwork.co.uk/news/driving...

In the second of our blogs to mark #WorldPatientSafetyDay, Senior Project Manager Jennifer Garner gives a midwife's perspective, highlighting the critical importance of providing a positive and safe start to life for babies www.healthinnowest.net/2025/09/15833/

Our team has been marking #WorldPatientSafetyDay at @gwhnhs.bsky.social today and hearing from Dr Sarah Bates on PERIPrem together with others working towards Safer Care for Every Newborn and Every Child.

On #WorldPatientSafetyDay our MatNeo Clinical Lead, Ann Remmers challenges us not to use the campaign not just to raise awareness but to commit to action. "Because safe care shouldn’t be a privilege, it should be a guarantee for every newborn and every child." www.healthinnowest.net/2025/09/prio...

Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay and this year the @WHO is safe care for every newborn. Here are just some of the ways that, as part of @HealthInnovNet, we are supporting this work: thehealthinnovationnetwork.co.uk/news/world-p...

Join our webinar on 14 October, 8-9am, to gain first-hand insights from the use of Ryan’s Rule in Queensland, Australia. A precursor to Martha’s Rule, it offers valuable lessons for all those involved in NHS patient safety initiatives. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/74d2ab...

As part of our national Polypharmacy programme, we're launching a new set of resources developed by @yhpsrc.bsky.social to support care home residents, their families and staff to prepare for Structured Medication Reviews. Find out more: thehealthinnovationnetwork.co.uk/news/new-res...

In a blog ahead of next week’s #WorldPatientSafetyDay on the 17th September, focused on the theme ‘Safe care for every newborn and every child’, Dita Aswani and Fulya Mehta talk about tackling the racial inequalities that persist in paediatric diabetes. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien...

Great opportunity from @leap-dh-hub.bsky.social for Digital Health Community Innovators. Is there a health challenge that you have experienced or that you see in your community that you think could be solved using digital technology? If so, LEAP want to hear from you! leap-hub.ac.uk/leap-digital...

Today we're in Bath for our in-person Q collaboration event, hosted in partnership with @healthinnowest.bsky.social. We're here with fellow Q members and wider colleagues to network, share learning and explore shared challenges.

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, and we want to change the narrative on suicide. Discussing suicide and suicidal thoughts can be incredibly difficult, but by encouraging honest conversations, we can help and support those who need it. 🧡

How best to conduct personalised annual reviews for people with multiple long-term conditions in general practice? Join Rachel Johnson & @chris-salisbury.bsky.social for this free Personalised Care Institute webinar to find out! 📆3 October 2025 ⏰12-1pm Register: tinyurl.com/53sy75sz #GPSky

New project on our website: An international review of the use of magnesium sulfate to protect against cerebral palsy. Building on the life changing work of the PReCePT programme @karenluyt.bsky.social @hannah-b-edwards.bsky.social @healthinnowest.bsky.social arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/an-internati...

‘Thinking about the current context of the health & care system, what are the most important conversations we need to be having about collaborative improvement that will help you progress your work?’ That's the question we're looking to explore at our collaboration event on 10 September in Bath.

We're excited to be partnering with The Q community on their next collaboration event in #Bath on 10 September. Hope to see you there!

Our Defining the Size of the Health Innovation Prize report has shown that innovations in healthcare could boost the UK’s growth by £246B every year. Find out more about the report ministers and health professionals are hailing as a landmark study: thehealthinnovationnetwork.co.uk/news/healthc...

PODCAST: Is the government’s 10-Year Health Plan the medicine the NHS needs? We asked two former health secretaries. In this episode, Jeremy Hunt shares his take in conversation with our Chief Executive @jenniferthf.bsky.social​. Listen now 🎧

Our work to support delivery of the National Patient Safety Improvement programme has included preventing 536 cases of cerebral palsy, saving 800 lives through medicines safety and preventing 45,000 hospital admissions. Find out more in our report 🔗 thehealthinnovationnetwork.co.uk/priorities/p...

Our Impact Report 2024/25 is live! We're proud to share how our work is making a positive impact across the West of England and beyond. We explore how we've worked with partners over the last year to help transform lives and build a healthier future for all: www.healthinnowest.net/impact-repor...

🙌🏽More REACT classes coming to Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos! REACT is the evidence-based exercise programme which helps people to keep moving as they age. Thanks to @vivensa.bsky.social for funding this new @unibirmingham.bsky.social implementation study. bit.ly/3HqQcxQ

📣 NEW WEBINAR: Thursday 18 Sep, 1-2pm Hosted by @healthinnovnet.bsky.social‬, our next Innovation Insights session will explore real-world applications of AI in urgent and emergency care from industry experts. Find out more and book your place now 🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2aacf9...

We're shortlisted for the 2025 #HSJawards in 2 categories: data-driven transformation & patient safety for our PreCiSSIon programme with Cemplicity & local maternity units to prevent infections following Caesareans @events.hsj.co.uk @gloshospitals.bsky.social @gwhnhs.bsky.social @ruhbath.bsky.social

We have warmly welcomed the government’s ambitious new Life Sciences Sector Plan, published yesterday, setting out a ten-year strategy to accelerate health innovation, improve patient outcomes, and support a stronger, prevention-focused NHS. www.healthinnowest.net/news/life-sc...

📣 3x 12-month secondment opportunities with Health Innovation West of England! If you work in the NHS organisation & have experience of successfully planning and delivering a health or care project, this could be of interest to you: www.healthinnowest.net/careers/job-... Closing date: Mon 28 July

Are you passionate about improving patient outcomes through innovation? Do you have industry experience combined with NHS expertise? If so, you could be perfect for our new Senior Innovation Advisor role! Find out more at www.healthinnowest.net/careers/job-... Closing date: Sunday 27 July 2025

We look forward to playing our part in helping to realise the shared ambitions in the 10 Year Health Plan, continuing to collaborate with diverse partners to support the adoption and spread of proven healthcare innovations and transform to new ways of working.

📢 We have two new job vacancies in our Evaluation and Insights team for Senior Research Evaluators - one quantitative & one mixed-methods - to help us assess the potential impact of healthcare innovations. The closing date for both vacancies is Monday 14 July: www.healthinnowest.net/careers/job-...

We are part of the #BlackMaternityMatters collaborative. Today we published a statement welcoming the government’s announcement of a review into maternal & neonatal safety, particularly the focus on tackling inequalities in care for Black & Asian communities: www.healthinnowest.net/news/black-m...

Taking part in research can be life-changing. Huge thanks to Fred & Francis for sharing their stories of how taking part in the NIHR-funded Game of Stones study helped them lose weight & improve their wellbeing. Read the blog: bit.ly/4mXdFqa #BePartOfResearch

📢 NEW BLOG: Why experience matters & must be at the heart of service improvement. Susie Beresford, Senior Project Manager, celebrates #LearningDisabilityWeek2025, reflecting on the theme “Do you see me?” in connection to our Learning Disability Collaborative www.healthinnowest.net/2025/06/do-y...

Prostate cancer webinar: Technology and innovation 🗓️ Wednesday 11 June 🕧 18.00–19.00 📍 Online webinar Join Health Innovation Oxford & Thames Valley, in collaboration with Bayer, for this focused, expert-led webinar showcasing how technology and collaboration can transform prostate cancer care.

We're recruiting! Do you have experience of developing strategic partnerships, working with marginalised communities, the charity & voluntary sector, local authorities and care providers? If so, check out our new role... www.healthinnowest.net/careers/job-... #nhsjobs #hiring #bristoljobs

The team at Health Innovation West of England is bidding a fond farewell to Ben Bennett, our chief operating officer, who is retiring after 34 years with the NHS. Thank you and happy retirement, Ben! www.healthinnowest.net/news/ben-ben...

The programme is based on research led by Karen Coulman in partnership with @healthinnowest.bsky.social @cornwallft.bsky.social @gloshealthnhs.bsky.social Office for Health Improvement & Disparities, Brandon Trust & The Caroline Walker Trust, & funded by NHS England & @policybristol.bsky.social.

It's #WorldHealthDay Since 2000, maternal deaths globally declined by 40%! 💙 BUT—progress is slowing, and aid funding cuts mean major threats to lifesaving maternity services in many parts of the world. ❌

Thanks to Q for showcasing our Black Maternity Matters collaborative on #WorldHealthDay. This year's campaign promotes 'healthy beginnings, hopeful futures', urging us all to work together to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths and to prioritise women’s longer-term health and wellbeing.

A powerful new film shines light on the healthcare responses to violence against women in low-resource countries. The film, created through the HERA Study, documents the transformative potential of healthcare systems to support women affected by domestic violence. Watch: youtu.be/JzJ_0118Toc?...

🗓️ 7 May #ARCseminar Improving #MentalHealth & wellbeing with creative arts www.eventbrite.com/e/improving-... Simon Gilbody @arc-yharc.bsky.social Briana Applewhite @arc-oxtv.bsky.social Christalla Pithara-McKeown @arc-west.bsky.social Tony Woods & Ioannis Bakolis @arc-southlondon.bsky.social

🎬Our new film is a must watch for anyone working with people affected by #stroke. @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social @researchnbt.bsky.social www.bristolhealthpartners.org.uk/news/stroke-...