Driving AI innovation in the NHS: lessons from Skin Analytics’ journey
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As the demand for timely and accurate cancer care continues to grow, artificial intelligence (AI) is helping redesign clinical pathways that improve patient outcomes while easing pressure on health systems. In this second instalment of our blog series following the Designing AI Healthcare Solutions: Insights, Expectations and Regulations webinar, we explore how Skin Analytics, a leading AI…
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Celebrating the growing Black Maternity Matters community
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Friends and colleagues gathered in Bristol at the end of November for Black Maternity Matters’ third annual celebration and graduation ceremony. Now over 500 members strong, the event was a wonderful opportunity to come together and reflect on the achievements to date of the Black Maternity Matters collaborative, who presented the work they have been…
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Join the movement to rename the Sims speculum
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On Tuesday 2 December, a second online event will take place to build on local momentum around renaming the Sims speculum. Back in September, members of the Black Maternity Matters collaborative organised a special community of practice meeting in response to a growing movement calling for the renaming of this medical instrument used in gynaecological…
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Creating a culture where every voice matters: learning from Ryan’s Rule
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Siobhan Lanigan is a Critical Care Nurse at the Bristol Royal Infirmary on secondment to Health Innovation West of England to support the local rollout of Martha’s Rule. In this blog, Siobhan reflects on a recent webinar sharing learning from Australia on developing processes for patients, carers or families to directly escalate care. This month,…
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Learning from Queensland: sharing insights from Ryan’s Rule
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Patient safety teams across England gained invaluable insights into effective patient care escalation systems earlier this month during a Health Innovation Network webinar featuring Shaune Gifford, Programme Manager for Ryan’s Rule, Queensland Health in Australia. The webinar focused on Queensland Health’s introduction of ‘Ryan’s Rule’, a safety net process that served as a precursor for…
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National cholesterol month – our collective impact in the West of England
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October is National Cholesterol Month and is a great opportunity for us to recognise and thank all healthcare professionals and our system partners for the vital role you play in tackling high cholesterol, from prevention through to treatment optimisation. This campaign, led by HEART UK, the UK’s only cholesterol charity, highlights that while care has…
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A midwife’s view on patient safety: From birth to beyond
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Patient safety from the start!’ — This powerful slogan defines the focus of this year’s World Patient Safety Day, shining a vital spotlight on ensuring safe care for newborns and children. Led by the World Health Organization (WHO), this year’s campaign is a global call for urgent and united action to eliminate avoidable harm in…
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New resources to support Structured Medication Reviews with care home residents
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The Health Innovation Network has launched a new suite of resources specifically designed to support residents, their families, and care home staff in preparing for and participating in Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs). Developed by the NIHR Yorkshire and Humber Patient Safety Research Collaboration, the resources were co-designed with care home residents, relatives and staff. These…
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Launch of seven new innovation projects to drive earlier and faster cancer diagnosis
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In partnership with the NHS Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire (SWAG) Cancer Alliance, we are launching seven pioneering innovation projects aimed at transforming cancer diagnosis across the region. Funded by the NHS SWAG Cancer Alliance as part of our joint Cancer Innovation Programme, we selected these projects through a competitive open call and are designed…
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Why wound care deserves more attention and how can we improve patient outcomes
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In this new blog post Sarah White, Senior Project Manager, looks ahead to what we will be doing to support wound care and how our work aligns to the National Wound Care Strategy Programme. Wound care might not make headlines, but it matters more than you might think. Each year, the NHS treats millions of…
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