Oliver Hamer (Edge Hill University) and Jamie Jewkes (Health Innovation West of England)
In this blog post, Oliver Hamer (Evaluation and Policy Analysis Unit, Edge Hill University) and Jamie Jewkes (Evaluation and Insights team, Health Innovation West of England) explore why real-world health and social care evaluation must look beyond the traditional final report, examining how tailored portfolios of accessible outputs can better engage diverse stakeholders and drive…
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Malene Hegenberger, perineal specialist midwife, Founder and Clinical Director of Hegenberger Medical, inventor of the Hegenberger Retractor
For perineal specialist midwife Malene Hegenberger, a challenge encountered repeatedly in practice became the starting point for a new innovation in postpartum care. After finding it difficult to achieve a clear view and maintain access when examining and repairing perineal tears following childbirth, Malene developed the Hegenberger Retractor, a device designed to gently hold tissue…
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Rosie Marchant, Pharmacist Clinical Lead at Health Innovation West of England
To mark World Pharmacist Day on Friday 25 September 2026, Rosie Marchant, Pharmacist Clinical Lead at Health Innovation West of England, reflects on her career as a pharmacist, her journey to becoming Clinical Lead for our work as part of the Health Innovation Network’s on-going cluster, Preventing Problematic Polypharmacy, and how the programme is helping…
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Sarah White, Senior Project Manager at Health Innovation West of England
Sarah White, Senior Project Manager for our Academy, explores why civility between colleagues is about more than creating a pleasant working environment: it’s essential for nurturing a space where innovation and capability can flourish. Why is this an important conversation to have? Because civility at work, and more importantly, the lack of it, affects us…
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Steve West, Chair, and Natasha Swinscoe, Chief Executive of Health Innovation West of England
Marking the publication of Health Innovation West of England’s new impact report for 2025-26, our Chair and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West of England, Steve West, and our Chief Executive, Natasha Swinscoe, reflect on a year of transformative progress in embedding innovation into everyday care. Over the past year, Health Innovation West of…
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Nara Moripen, Co-Founder & CEO and Ally Haddow, Commercial Lead, Pal
When a loved one is diagnosed with a serious or life-limiting illness, families often find themselves becoming carers overnight. Juggling appointments, managing symptoms and coordinating support can be overwhelming, particularly with little guidance on where to turn. That’s the challenge Pal is tackling. Co-founded by CEO Nara Moripen following her own experience of caring for…
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