From November 2022 to March 2025, the PreCiSSIon programme successfully supported five acute maternity units in the West of England to achieve a 25% reduction in surgical site infection (SSI) rates following caesarean births by testing and reliably implementing evidence-based interventions at the time of surgery. As most SSIs occur after patient discharge from hospital,…
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Anya is a pregnancy, parenting and breastfeeding support app which utilises cutting-edge 3D interactive technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide parents and parents-to-be with vital support on their parenting and breastfeeding journey. With our support and expertise Anya has grown from an early-stage business idea to an NHS-ready product. Its founder, Dr Chen Mao…
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The Black Maternity Matters programme is a collaboration aimed at reducing inequitable maternity outcomes faced by Black mothers and their babies, supporting perinatal teams to offer safer, equitable care. The six-month programme delivers in-depth, anti-racist training to multidisciplinary clinicians and senior leaders within the West of England. This training is delivered through in-person sessions and…
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It is recognised that treating high cholesterol can reduce a patient’s chances of having a cardiac event such as a heart attack or stroke) by around 23%. Health Innovation West of England worked with One Care, the GP federation for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG), and five primary care networks (PCNs) in the wider Bristol area to deliver an…
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Bristol-based EarSwitch is paving the way for a new era of healthcare with its groundbreaking EarMetrics technology. By leveraging the power of the ear canal, EarSwitch aims to enable accurate, inclusive, and accessible medical monitoring solutions. Supported by Health Innovation West of England and Invest Bristol & Bath, EarSwitch is harnessing the region’s life sciences…
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Significant pressures are impacting the home care sector, and providers are reportedly struggling with low workforce utilisation. A three-year programme to trial the use of AI-based optimisation technology in home care has identified several opportunities for local authorities and care providers to improve the planning of home care, offering potentially significant benefits for care workers,…
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