Black Maternity Matters statement: national investigation into NHS maternity and neonatal services
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The Black Maternity Matters collaborative welcomes the government’s announcement of a rapid review into maternal and neonatal culture and safety, and particularly the focus on tackling inequalities in care for Black, Asian, and other underserved communities. Like the wider community working to end harm, poor outcomes and trauma for women, families, and babies racialised as…
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New insights on improving access to Structured Medication Reviews for seldom-heard communities
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The Health Innovation Network has published a new report sharing insights and lessons from its initiative to improve access to Structured Medication Reviews for patients in seldom-heard communities, particularly those living in areas of high deprivation and from ethnic minority groups. The report, based on pilots delivered in 27 Primary Care Networks (PCNs) across England, demonstrates how…
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Do you see me? Why experience matters and must be at the heart of service improvement
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In this new blog post Susie Beresford, Senior Project Manager, celebrates Learning Disability Week (16 – 20 June 2025) and reflects on the theme “Do you see me?” in connection to the South West Learning Disability Collaborative. As Learning Disability Week 2025 begins, it feels like the perfect time to reflect on the progress we’ve…
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Pioneering child-parent screening pilot identifies families at risk of inherited heart disease
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A pioneering NHS national pilot programme has shown potential to improve the early detection of familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), following the publication of an independent evaluation. FH is a genetic condition that significantly increases the risk of early heart disease. Health Innovation Networks across England, led by Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria, developed the…
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Evaluation highlights potential of digital breastfeeding support tool in NHS pilot
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A recent real-world evaluation with NHS teams in Gloucestershire has found an app developed in the West Country is a promising digital tool for providing breastfeeding support. Despite evidence that breastfeeding benefits both babies and their mothers, the rates of breastfeeding in western countries like the UK have been low. Smartphone apps are increasingly being…
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Evaluation shows Black Maternity Matters is increasing the knowledge, skills and confidence of maternity and neonatal staff
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An evaluation of the second training cohort of Black Maternity Matters demonstrates the programme has successfully helped maternity and neonatal staff in the West of England to increase their knowledge, skills and confidence in both understanding the impacts of racism and how it penetrates healthcare institutions. Black women in the UK remain more likely to…
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New research reinforces impact of cerebral palsy prevention programme PReCePT
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Evidence for the impact of our programme to increase the use of magnesium sulphate, a £5 injection that helps prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies, has been strengthened by a new study published in BMJ Quality and Safety. The use of magnesium sulphate to prevent cerebral palsy has been recommended by NICE since 2015. Although…
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Desperate to go: young people struggling to access toilets at school
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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 partners in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire recognised for their innovation efforts
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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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getUBetter secures research funding to gather real-world evidence
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getUBetter, in collaboration with UWE Bristol and Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, and partners the University of Bristol and St George’s University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, has won funding to evaluate the implementation of their musculoskeletal self-management app. Low back pain affects many people in the UK, restricting their daily activities and…
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