Launching our project to improve non-invasive ventilation
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In December 2022, 24 colleagues from six regional acute hospital trusts and the West of England AHSN came together to launch a new collaborative project focused on improving patient outcomes from non-invasive ventilation (NIV). Watch our introductory video on Vimeo: Acute NIV is an evidence based, clinically effective and lifesaving treatment used to manage patients…
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Latest HIPsters graduate from Health Innovation Programme
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The ninth cohort of HIPsters has successfully graduated from our Health Innovation Programme (HIP) 2022, bringing the total number of graduates up to 134. The HIP is an intensive, fully funded training programme suitable for early to mid-stage healthcare innovators or entrepreneurs, (from clinical, lived experience or commercial backgrounds), who are seeking support for a…
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Guide launched to help primary care reduce harm from opioids
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The West of England AHSN have launched a new easy to follow guide for healthcare professionals working in primary care. The guide will support clinicians to identify patients at risk from opioid prescribing, includes templates and ideas as well as providing information on training and examples of best practice initiatives. The free guide has been produced…
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Regional neonatal units celebrate achievements including highest delayed cord clamping rates
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Maternity and neonatal (MatNeo) units across the South West are celebrating achieving the highest rate of delayed cord clamping in England and Wales for the second year in a row, as measured by the 2021 National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP). Evidence shows that delaying cord clamping reduces death in preterm babies by nearly a third. Celebrating success Rates…
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Healthtech highlights from Bristol Tech Festival
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Last month, the West of England AHSN took part in this year’s Bristol Tech Festival – a five-day platform showcasing the region’s rich innovation ecosystem. Bringing the South West tech community together through a programme of panel discussions, interactive seminars and social events spread across the city, the festival presented a line-up of expert speakers…
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New innovator support programme aims to reduce health inequalities in the West of England
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A new innovator support programme, which aims to reduce health gaps and inequalities, is being launched today by the West of England Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) in partnership with the Health Tech Hub, based at the University of the West of England. The West of England Closing the Health Gap Programme is calling for…
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Save the date: West of England AHSN conference – 9 March 2023
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Integrating innovation: the art of the possible in health and care We’re excited to announce the return of the West of England AHSN conference on Thursday 9 March 2023 – so keep the date free in your diary! Taking place at Aerospace Bristol, home of the iconic Concorde, the focus of our full-day event will…
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South West of England Learning Disabilities Collaborative hold successful first online event
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On 3 October, the new and extended South West of England Learning Disabilities Collaborative (SW LDC) held an online event for those with an interest in learning disabilities and improving outcomes for people with a learning disability across the South West to come together and share experiences, ideas and learning. The event was chaired by…
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Regional Perinatal Equity Network celebrates first anniversary
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Maternity and neonatal practitioners came together in the South West this month to celebrate one year since the launch of the Regional Perinatal Equity Network, marking the anniversary with talks on perinatal inequalities from speakers including obstetrician Dr Christine Ekechi, author Kim Thomas and the Positive Birth Company. The Regional Perinatal Equity Network (RPEN), a…
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Patients in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire receiving faster and more reliable asthma diagnoses
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A new evaluation has found more patients in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) are receiving faster and more reliable diagnoses of asthma thanks to an ambitious project designed to ensure adoption and spread of proven innovative products. A system wide project, led by the West of England AHSN, took place between…
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