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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Evidence for the impact of our programme to increase the use of magnesium sulfate, 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 sulfate to prevent cerebral palsy has been recommended by NICE since 2015. Although…
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The team at Health Innovation West of England is bidding a fond farewell to our Chief Operating Officer Ben Bennett, who will be retiring at the start of May after 34 years with the NHS. Ben has led the corporate, HR and finance functions for the organisation since 2018. Before joining Health Innovation West of…
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Last week, the Health Innovation Network brought together MPs with its 15 local networks, including Health Innovation West of England, to discuss the importance of innovation in tackling the NHS’s most pressing challenges, such as reducing waiting lists, tackling health inequalities and improving the update of medicines. The health and life sciences sector offers a…
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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Rhys Blake as our new Director of Corporate and Development. With over 25 years of senior management experience in the NHS, most recently as Associate Director for Planned Care with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Wales, Rhys will be a senior leadership team member and will…
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Members of the Black Maternity Matters collaborative are celebrating after scooping the award for ‘Community Project Impact’ at the prestigious Black Maternal Health Awards UK 2025. Held in London on Saturday 22 March to celebrate excellence across maternal healthcare, The Black Maternal Health Awards were hosted by The Motherhood Group. Black women in the UK remain…
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