The Black Maternity Matters collaborative has made it to the finals of the prestigious Black Maternal Health Awards UK. We’ve been shortlisted in the Community Project category, which celebrates initiatives creating measurable change in maternal health outcomes at a local level. The Black Maternal Health Awards UK, spearheaded by The Motherhood Group, celebrate excellence across…
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A new guide aimed at helping primary care organisations and integrated care boards understand and address problematic polypharmacy has been launched by the Health Innovation Network as part of its national Polypharmacy Programme, coordinated by Health Innovation West of England. Developed in response to a clear need identified by primary care and prescribing colleagues, this…
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Nearly half of young people surveyed for a new report said they were not allowed to use the toilet during lessons, while a quarter said they were scared to use the toilets at school. Access to a toilet is a fundamental human right and yet almost half of young people said they are not allowed…
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Health and care partners in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire have been selected to participate in an exciting new discovery initiative to increase understanding of how health and care systems can effectively introduce and scale innovation. Launched in December 2024 by the Health Foundation, the 12-month ‘Accelerating Innovation Systems’ programme will develop practical learnings…
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Health Innovation West of England has launched an exciting real-world evaluation with Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) NHS Foundation Trust to test a groundbreaking device, designed to improve recovery for women and birthing people after childbirth. The focus of the trial is the ‘Hegenberger Retractor’, an innovative tool that supports obstetricians in repairing third- and…
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The NHS has committed to reaching Net Zero by 2040 for the emissions it controls directly, and by 2045 for the emissions it can influence, through the goods and services that it buys from partners and suppliers. At Health Innovation West of England, we are committed to the NHS Net Zero targets, as part of…
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