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Putting evidence into practice – supporting people at high risk of developing hypertension in pregnancy

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

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

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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We stand firmly against racism and hatred in all its forms

The racism, Islamophobia and violence we are seeing on our streets both nationally and here in Bristol is appalling. Health Innovation West of England and our partners stand firmly against racism and hatred in all its forms. And we stand in solidarity with all those affected. Bristol and the rest of this country should be…

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NICE recommends use of a digital technology to help diagnose ADHD

New draft guidance published by NICE recommends use of the digital technology ‘QbTest’ to help diagnose ADHD in children and young people. QbTest is a technology that supports objective assessment within the ADHD diagnosis pathway, helping to supplement clinical judgement by measuring a patient’s attention, impulsivity, and motor activity – the three are core symptoms of…

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New evaluation guide helps health and care innovators to prove real-world impact

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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