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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PReCePT linked to national levelling up of maternity care
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According to new research published in BMJ Open Quality by researchers at the University of Bristol, premature babies born across England have more equitable access to a treatment that reduces the risk of cerebral palsy, following the rollout of a national care improvement programme that started life at St Michael’s Hospital in Bristol. Premature birth…
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New evaluation explores impact of the Hegenberger Retractor in improving repairs for childbirth-related trauma
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In partnership with Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, we have published a new real-world evaluation examining the implementation of an innovative device designed to optimise the repair procedure for women and birthing people after childbirth. The evaluation focused on the Hegenberger Retractor, a unique, flexible tool designed to provide steady retraction and support…
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Evaluation experts share practical guide to measuring real-world impact
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Healthcare professionals, innovators, commissioners and researchers gained practical insights into designing robust impact evaluations during the latest webinar in Health Innovation West of England’s Real-World Evaluation series. The online session, ‘Introduction to impact evaluation’, explored how organisations can generate high-quality evidence to demonstrate whether innovations are making a measurable difference in real-world healthcare settings. Led…
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New report highlights the scale and potential of the South West’s health and life sciences sector
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A new independent report provides a comprehensive review of the diverse health and life sciences landscape of the South West, highlighting the region as a significant and structurally distinctive system. Avison Young was commissioned to produce the report, ‘The Health and Life Sciences Sector in the South West’, to provide an evidence-led assessment of the…
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New partnership with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust to fast-track proven healthcare innovation
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Health Innovation West of England has announced a strategic partnership with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT), part of the BSW Hospitals Group, to launch the inaugural phase of the ADOPT (Accelerating Deployment of Proven Technologies) programme. This partnership will see Health Innovation West of England collaborating with the Trust’s clinical and operational teams to map…
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Successful pilot of test to detect Barrett’s oesophagus in West of England GP practices
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The Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon, and Gloucestershire (SWAG) Cancer Alliance, in collaboration with Health Innovation West of England and Unity Insights, have published an evaluation report following a pilot of the capsule sponge test in primary care. The pilot took place between November 2024 and October 2025, involving Minchinhampton Surgery in Gloucestershire and the Somer Valley…
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Evaluation: the key to successful healthcare innovation
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Health Innovation West of England recently hosted an Introduction to Evaluation webinar led by Ruth Barker, Senior Insights Manager in our Evaluation and Insights team. Designed to demystify the evaluation process for healthcare innovators, the session explored the question: “What evidence and evaluation is required to be successful in the NHS?” The webinar outlined three…
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Health innovation highlights: our review of 2025
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As the year draws to a close, it’s traditional to take stock and reflect on what we’ve achieved together before we launch ourselves into the new year. 2025 has been another year of collaboration, innovation, affirmation and impact – all the more extraordinary considering the challenges the NHS community is currently facing. This year, we…
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New £1 million fund to accelerate research access to health and care data in the South West
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The South West Secure Data Environment (SDE) is offering funding for health and care organisations and universities in the South West to share more of the data they hold to drive ground-breaking research and innovation to improve patient outcomes. The funding call of £1 million is available to help organisations make their data ‘ research-ready’ and accessible…
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