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, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) have released a new guide aimed at helping early-stage innovators to measure and demonstrate the impact of their innovations and solutions in real-world settings. Developed in collaboration with our evaluation partner, Unity Insights, the “Real-World Evaluation Guide” provides innovators with a comprehensive framework to conduct their first evaluation, with…
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