Short abstract: This real-world evaluation examined the implementation and impact of the Hegenberger Retractor during obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) repairs at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath between February and September 2025. The study explored how the device was used in practice, its impact, and the barriers and enablers influencing its adoption. Citation: Quinlan, E.…
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Short abstract: Unity Insights and Health Innovation West of England were commissioned by Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon, and Gloucestershire (SWAG) Cancer Alliance to conduct an evaluation to assess the implementation of the capsule sponge test within Minchinhampton Surgery and Somer Valley Medical Group between November 2024 and October 2025. The capsule sponge test is a minimally…
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The Black Maternity Matters (BMM) X North Bristol NHS Trust pilot delivered anti-racism training to three cohorts between November 2024 and March 2025. Evaluation shows improved awareness, confidence, and motivation to implement anti-racist practices, particularly among senior leaders and champions.
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UniWee is an innovative device which provides female patients who are unable to walk with a dignified, pain-free way to urinate whilst sitting or lying down. Health Innovation West of England commissioned Unity Insights to produce a high-level evaluation report, which showed that the UniWee indicates meaningful potential to improve
operational efficiencies.
Real-world evaluation, commissioned by Health Innovation West of England and conducted by Unity Insights, on the small-scale pilot of Clera, a web-based messaging application, conducted in the Infectious Disease Unit at North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT).
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Two anti-racist training courses for senior leaders running between March and August 2024 were evaluated. The largest change observed was in cultural awareness. The course helped participants with some of the leadership skills to address racism. Participants rated the course as highly useful and embarked on a wide range of anti-racist initiatives.
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