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Innovators graduate from our first Commercialisation Academy

This month the founders of seven companies graduated from our first ever 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 has supported each of the companies to develop their strategic commercialisation plans. The programme…

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Black Maternity Matters shortlisted for national award

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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Senior Caucasian male patient consult with doctor about medication pills prescription. Old mature man client get medicines from GP at consultation in hospital. Healthcare, elderly medicine concept.

Launch of new “game changing” guide to tackle overprescribing and support Government’s shifts to prevention and community

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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Desperate to go: young people struggling to access toilets at school

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 partners in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire recognised for their innovation efforts

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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Innovating maternity care: assessing a new solution to improve recovery after childbirth

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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