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New e-learning to supporting healthy weight in adults with a learning disability

A new e-learning programme has been launched for people who care for or support adults with learning disabilities. It has been designed to provide people with information on how to support an adult with a learning disability to achieve a healthier weight. The training aims to help people understand the importance of nutrition and activity…

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Ben Bennett retires as Chief Operating Officer

The team at Health Innovation West of England has bid a fond farewell to our Chief Operating Officer Ben Bennett, who retired 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 England, Ben’s…

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Exploring the potential for a health and life sciences cluster in the South West

In recent months, Health Innovation West of England has been working with a number of partners to gather stakeholder views on the benefits and opportunities a health and life sciences ‘cluster’ might offer the region. Currently the South West is the only region in the UK that hasn’t created a formal life sciences cluster. In…

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Evaluation shows Black Maternity Matters is increasing the knowledge, skills and confidence of maternity and neonatal staff

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

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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Karin Smyth MP joins local Health Innovation Network in promoting economic growth through health care

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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