National report highlights the role of PERIPrem in improving care for babies born prematurely
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New national data demonstrates significant reductions in regional infant mortality rates New findings published by the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) at the University of Bristol provide an important opportunity to recognise major progress in outcomes for premature infants and their families across England. The NCMD’s annual data release for the year ending 31 March…
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New approach to adult ADHD services supports more timely care closer to home
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Adults with ADHD in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) are set to benefit from a more accessible, primary care-led approach to assessment and management, as part of a national programme to improve adult ADHD services across England. Health Innovation West of England is supporting the local implementation of the BNSSG Adult ADHD Model…
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National audit highlights strong outcomes for premature babies across the West and South West of England
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The latest National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP) report highlights strong outcomes for premature babies across the West and South West of England, including low rates of mortality, late-onset bloodstream infection and preterm brain injury. Published by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in October 2026, the NNAP report presents findings from neonatal care…
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Medicines Safety Improvement Programme shortlisted for national HSJ Award
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The Medicines Safety Improvement Programme (MedSIP) has been shortlisted for Medicines, Pharmacy and Prescribing Initiative of the Year at the 2026 HSJ Awards, recognising the national programme’s work to reduce harm from opioid medicines and support safer, more personalised approaches to chronic pain management. Health Innovation West of England is supporting delivery of MedSIP as…
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New webinar series to help health and care professionals overcome barriers to adopting innovation
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Health Innovation West of England is launching a new series of interactive online workshops to help people working in health and care organisations understand how to successfully adopt innovations that can improve services for staff and patients. The Introduction to adopting innovations in healthcare webinars are aimed at people who are responsible for, or interested…
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South West leads the way with first regional ABC Intrapartum Fetal Deterioration training
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Health Innovation West of England has brought together more than 80 maternity professionals and service user representatives from across the South West for the region’s first Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth (ABC) Intrapartum Fetal Deterioration (IFD) Training Day, supporting safer maternity care through improved recognition, enhanced communication and early escalation. Held at Eastwood Park in Bristol on Monday 29…
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Healthcare innovators equipped with practical NHS insights at ‘Breaking into the NHS’ masterclass
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Healthcare innovators developing technologies to improve patient care and transform health services have gained practical knowledge, expert advice and valuable new connections after attending Health Innovation West of England’s inaugural Breaking into the NHS: A Masterclass for NHS Innovators. Held at the Engine Shed in Bristol on Thursday 9 July, the one-day event brought together…
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Black Maternity Matters opens 2026 Anti‑Racist Leadership Development Programme
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Senior NHS and health and social care leaders across the West of England are invited to join a new cohort of the Black Maternity Matters (BMM) Anti‑Racist Leadership Development Programme, running from July to November 2026. This programme is part of Black Maternity Matters, a cross‑organisational anti‑racism collaborative launched in 2021 to address the racially…
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Celebrating six years of success: colleagues gather for PERIPrem anniversary
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On Thursday 7 May 2026, colleagues from across the South West region gathered at the Somerset Cricket Ground in Taunton to celebrate the six-year anniversary of the PERIPrem (Perinatal Excellence in Reducing Injury in Preterm birth) programme. The event was an opportunity to share best practices, learn from experts, and recognise the outstanding achievements of…
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Celebrating midwives driving safer care across the West of England
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Today, on International Day of the Midwife, Health Innovation West of England is proud to celebrate and thank midwives across our region for the expertise, compassion and commitment that underpin safer pregnancies and births for all. This year’s theme, ‘one million more midwives globally’, highlights the urgent need to expand the workforce to improve access…
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