The PReCePT programme to increase the use of magnesium sulphate, a £1 injection that helps prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies, has been found effective according to an evaluation by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The findings, led by researchers at the University of Bristol, are published in the Archives of…
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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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LatchAid – an award-winning breastfeeding and early parenthood support app and graduate of our 2018 Health Innovation Programme (HIP) – has been awarded £100,000 from SBRI Healthcare to address inequalities in maternity care. SBRI Healthcare is an Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC) initiative – a partnership between patient groups, government bodies, industry and the NHS hosted by…
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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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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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An insights report published earlier this year, reflecting the lived experiences of people affected by bladder and bowel control issues, has been presented at the House of Commons this week. The Voices for Change report was the result of a partnership project between the West of England AHSN, the Bladder and Bowel Health Integration Team…
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