In this final episode, we hear from some of those who’ve contributed to the podcast series and get reaction and comment from Tayo Owodunni, the NHS Programme Manager for Health Innovation Network Commissions.   Tayo, who has a public health background and previously provided programme management for the COVID-19 multi-agency test and trace programme, explains where the idea for NIPP came from and his involvement in its rollout. Hear Tayo’s reaction to discussions in earlier episodes in this series about programmes that are improving disparities in healthcare including remote monitoring ..read more

In the second part of our NHS NIPP podcast about reducing impact on hospitals, we explore innovative approaches to patient care post-COVID-19.  We are joined by Professor Dame Caroline Watkins, Professor of Stroke and Older People's Care within the University of Central Lancashire’s Faculty of Health and Care for an insightful discussion on collaborative team efforts in the Northwest, specifically in neonatal care, highlighting initiatives to reduce preterm babies' hospital stays by offering additional support at home and highlighting the importance of understanding needs and tailoring s ..read more

Hear about NHS NIPP initiatives that are reducing impact on hospitals and addressing health inequalities.  Louise Hall, Evaluation Lead for Health Innovation South West explores their Community Assessment & Treatment Unit (CATU) initiative to enable frail, older patients to be treated closer to home while also reducing hospital admissions. In Sheffield, a different approach is being taken and Professor Suzanne Mason from the University of Sheffield’s School of Health and Related Research discusses how multidisciplinary teams working in urgent care hubs are reducing hospital admission ..read more

In this episode, four guest discuss health inequalities in England. Listen in as Aoife Molloy, NHS England’s Senior Clinical Advisor for Health and Equality, and Jo Dumville, Professor of Applied Research at the University of Manchester, where she leads the Manchester Wounds Research Group, discuss healthcare inequalities in England.  They emphasise that these inequalities are systematic, avoidable and result in unfair differences in health outcomes among different groups of people. They reference the COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid implementation of vaccination programmes. The conversa ..read more

In this edition we discuss how digital monitoring is making a difference and hear the experiences of three guests.  Hear a conversation that navigates through the healthcare disparities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic and moves on to discuss the critical role played by NHS NIPP in evaluating innovative projects, revealing that overcoming cultural acceptance challenges is more pivotal than financial or technological hurdles in healthcare innovation.  The discussion includes real-world examples from Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley's virtual stroke clinics and Health ..read more

In this edition we discuss how digital monitoring is making a difference and hear the experiences of three guests.  Hear a conversation that navigates through the healthcare disparities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic and moves on to discuss the critical role played by NHS NIPP in evaluating innovative projects, revealing that overcoming cultural acceptance challenges is more pivotal than financial or technological hurdles in healthcare innovation.  The discussion includes real-world examples from Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley's virtual stroke clinics and Health I ..read more

Patient safety programmes form a large part of the AHSN Network’s work – a refreshed patient safety plan was delivered earlier this year – and patients play a central role in their development. Greg Stringer talks to four individuals about their contributions to patient engagement. Wendy Westoby is a stroke survivor and Heart Hero who campaigns to raise awareness of high blood pressure. Debbie Parkinson is Public Involvement Lead at the Innovation Agency and organises Heart Hero activities. Graham Smith is a patient who suffers from chronic pain. Natasha Callender is a Senior Project Manager a ..read more

Climate change causes health emergencies, with more intense storms and floods, more frequent heatwaves and the spread of infectious disease. We hear how the NHS is aiming for a net zero carbon emission target, to save lives and protect the planet. Our guests are UCLPartners Chief Medical Officer Dr Dominique Allwood; AHSN Network Net Zero Lead Pete Waddingham; and Greener NHS Deputy Director Dr Natalia Kurek – talking to Caroline Kenyon. Useful resources: Delivering a Net Zero NHS https://www.england.nhs.uk/greenernhs/a-net-zero-nhs/ https://nhsaccelerator.com/news-item/nhs-innovation-accelera ..read more

One of the many hurdles an innovator must navigate in the NHS is the need for evidence. We hear from two innovators who have succeeded in proving the impact of their solutions; and from an AHSN leader who helps innovators to secure real world evaluation in order to progress their products. In conversation with Caroline Kenyon are Dr Neville Young of Yorkshire and Humber AHSN; Dr Greg Burch of Tiny Medical Apps; and Martin Eades of Priory Medical Group. The episode was recorded at NHS ConfedExpo 2023 following a presentation in the Innovator Zone Theatre. NHS Innovation Accelerator: https://nh ..read more

Virtual wards, remote monitoring and automation have been adopted at speed during and since Covid. In this episode we hear about the benefits and the lessons learned – and the potential to do much more to benefit both patients and staff. We hear from Jenni West, Innovation Agency Associate Director of Digital Transformation on evaluating the benefits of virtual wards; Sam Hayes, Consultant Physiotherapist at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital on digitising pulmonary rehabilitation services; and Dr Theodora Ephson, Head of Growth at Ufonia Ltd on automating routine cataract appointments using a ..read more