Connection and collaboration for innovation: How can we better support health and care systems to adopt and spread proven innovations?
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The final panel discussion in the Innovation Zone at our conference last month focussed on the deployment stage of an innovation’s journey to adoption and spread across health and care systems. The conversation was chaired by our Deputy Director of Programmes, Dave Evans, and the panellists were: Carey McClellan, CEO and Founder of getUBetter Verena…
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Watch our conference panel sessions
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Delegates at our 2024 conference were offered a rich and varied programme of breakout panel discussions, picking up on many of the key themes raised by our keynote speakers. Video recordings of each of these sessions are available to watch below. Rebuilding trust and sharing power – shifting the dial in tackling health inequalities Chaired…
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getUBetter secures research funding to gather real-world evidence
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getUBetter, in collaboration with UWE Bristol and Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, and partners the University of Bristol and St George’s University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, has won funding to evaluate the implementation of their musculoskeletal self-management app. Low back pain affects many people in the UK, restricting their daily activities and…
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Industry leaders gather for the South West Health and Life Sciences Summit
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Earlier this month our Chief Executive, Natasha Swinscoe, joined a prestigious line up of local and national leaders from across health and life sciences for a special summit at Bristol City Hall as part of the Bristol Technology Festival. The summit brought together key stakeholders to explore the potential long-term benefits for the regional economy…
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Exhibitors announced for our conference Innovation Zone
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There’s not long to go until the Health Innovation West of England Conference on 13 November 2024, and we’re delighted to announce the innovators we’ll be featuring in our dedicated Innovation Zone. Our carefully curated showcase of 20 cutting-edge solutions and services are leading the way in health and care innovation. Delegates will get the…
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Seven health and care innovators join our new West of England Commercialisation Academy
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Last week we were delighted to welcome seven companies onto our new West of England Commercialisation Academy, designed to support health and care innovators whose products and services offer potential for wider adoption and scale. Run in partnership with Triple Chasm, the eight-week programme will help each of the companies to develop their strategic commercialisation…
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Accelerating transformation: How to develop effective NHS-industry partnerships
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With NHS Confederation, the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) recently published a guidance document for local NHS organisations, about developing partnerships with industry. “We have been listening to industry and system leaders to understand how to get the best from partnerships,” said Richard Torbett, ABPI Chief Executive. “Our guidance provides the tools people…
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Putting evidence into practice – supporting people at high risk of developing hypertension in pregnancy
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Following our Evidence into Practice call earlier this year, we are delighted to announce the successful evidence-based innovation that will now receive our support for rollout across the wider West of England. From the 20 high-quality applications received, we have selected the outpatient hypertension pathway for women and birthing people at high risk of developing…
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New funding call for cutting-edge cancer innovations to speed up diagnosis
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A new funding call has been launched to support the wider adoption and spread of proven innovations that improve earlier diagnosis in cancer care. Health Innovation West of England is partnering with the NHS Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire (SWAG) Cancer Alliance to run the new cancer innovation programme. We are looking for adoption-ready products…
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Launching the West of England Commercialisation Academy
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Starting on 10 October 2024, the West of England Commercialisation Academy is a free eight-week programme designed to support health and care innovators who are seeking wider adoption and scale of their innovations. Successful applicants will join weekly workshops designed to help them develop their strategic commercialisation plans. Applications for the Academy have now closed.…
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