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Digital Opportunities to support Physical Health in Serious Mental Illness
August 24
An opportunity to learn about digital solutions to support people with SMI to improve physical health and wellbeing Join other influential leaders and digital innovators at this free mental health event to learn more about digital solutions supporting physical health and wellbeing in people with serious mental illness. The focus of the event is to […]
July 6, 2020
- Mental Health
HIN backs Londoners’ decisions over use of their data to save lives and improve care
Londoners have set out how they expect their health and care data to be used to improve care. A diverse mix of 100 Londoners strongly endorsed joined up data sharing by NHS and care services under clear conditions. Commenting on the findings from the HIN-supported OneLondon Citizen’s Summit Public deliberation in the use of health […]
July 2, 2020
- Technology
Londoners set out their expectations for appropriate use of their health and care data
Londoners have set out how they expect their health and care data to be used, as part of a London-wide Citizens’ Summit. There was strong endorsement for joining-up information held by the NHS and care services to improve care for individuals and for the population, as long as certain conditions are in place. In receiving […]
June 30, 2020
- Covid-19 Industry Technology

Looking after your mental health and wellbeing: our staff and community Covid-19 resilience message
In these uncertain times following the outbreak of Covid-19, it is more important than ever that we exemplify our HIN value of ‘Together’ – not only among our own staff, but to our members, stakeholders, partners and the people we serve. There isn’t one “right” way to process and deal with a situation like this, […]
March 27, 2020
- Covid-19 Mental Health
Tech challenge launched to offer digital support during Covid-19 outbreak
People confined at home because of Coronavirus (Covid-19) could soon benefit from new technology to combat the effects of social isolation. Funding is being made available by NHSX through ‘Techforce 19’, for innovators who can find digital ways to support those who need help, including people requiring mental health support and those with social care […]
March 24, 2020
- Covid-19 Industry
How is the AHSN Network supporting the response to Covid-19?
All AHSNs within the AHSN Network are actively supporting the NHS and social care system regarding the Covid-19 pandemic. If you would like advice on immediate or future needs, and how best to present your offer to local and/ or national commissioners, please contact the commercial team at your local AHSN via the AHSN Network Innovation […]
March 23, 2020
- Covid-19 Workforce
Are you taking your medicine? Nearly half the time, the answer is “no”
This blog is by Ayobola Chike-Michael, Patient Safety Project Manager at the Health Innovation Network The real life cost of non-adherence Medicines are made to be taken. Right? Well, medicines are being manufactured, prescribed and dispensed, but up to 30–50 per cent of prescribed medicines may not be taken as directed. This is a big […]
March 19, 2020
- Patient Safety
Don’t talk to me about savings – my innovation saves lives
Patient safety and benefits are paramount when assessing new innovations, but commissioners need to understand the financial benefits too. Here Lesley Soden, Programme Director of Innovation at Health Innovation Network, explains how innovators can make sure they have a robust case by gathering the right data and accessing the right support. Picture the scene: you’re […]
March 13, 2020
- Industry
Meet the new NHS Innovation Accelerator fellows
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) has announced the 11 high impact innovations joining the national accelerator in 2020. Four of the 11 innovators are DigitalHealth.London Accelerator companies; Health Navigator, Locum’s Nest, MyPreOp (Ultramed) and Safe Steps. At a launch event chaired by Professor Stephen Powis, National Medical Director for NHS England and NHS Improvement, the […]
March 9, 2020
- Industry
New funding opportunities for members
We endeavour to make this as relevant to you as possible so please let us know if there is anything we have missed that you feel should be included. OTHER FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: For more information on all open IUK funding opportunities click here. For more information on all DSTL – DASA funding opportunities click here. There are […]
March 6, 2020
- Industry
Saved by social: can young people be helped to cope online with social networks
By Rita Mogaji, Digital Marketing Manager at Health Innovation Network I love social media. I love everything about it. I love that you can learn most things, connect with likeminded people, or even better, very different people from all over the globe. In that one click a whole world of interests, breaking news and funny […]
March 5, 2020
- Mental Health
A tale of my grandfathers and the revolution in cardiovascular disease prevention
Laura Semple, Programme Director for Diabetes & Stroke Prevention at Health Innovation Network, reflects on how new prevention techniques might have changed her grandparents’ lives. I’ve often wished I’d had the chance to meet my grandfathers, Gerry and David. They were both fascinating and spirited people, who led interesting lives. Gerry travelled the world, had […]
February 28, 2020
- Musculoskeletal
Self-management could help ease the high demand on GPs
To help ease the high demand on GPs across south London, self-management is a priority in the NHS 10-Year Plan and focuses on key areas like diabetes prevention and management, cardiovascular, asthma and respiratory conditions, maternity and parenting support and online therapies for common mental health conditions. Individuals need support to build the skills and […]
February 21, 2020
How technology can improve the delivery of social care services
With a growing population of older and disabled adults, London’s demand for care is placing the social care system under huge strain. Further to this, London Councils estimates that boroughs across the city have experienced a combined loss of more than £4 billion in core funding since 2010 (a reduction of around 63%). We need […]
February 13, 2020
- Industry
Over 3,000 strokes prevented and 800 lives saved through national drive to detect and treat irregular heart rhythm
Recently released figures reveal that a programme rolled out across the NHS to reduce strokes related to an irregular heart rhythm prevented 3,165 strokes and 791 lives last year (2018/19). The NHS initiative focussed on improving the detection and treatment of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) – the most common type of irregular heart rhythm that can […]
February 7, 2020
The AI in Health and Care Award: accelerating testing and evaluation of the most promising AI technologies
The AHSN Network welcomes the launch of the new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Health and Care Award. This will make £140 million available over three years to accelerate the testing and evaluation of the most promising AI technologies that meet the strategic aims set out in the NHS Long Term Plan. The Award is run by […]
January 30, 2020
In the quest for healthcare innovation, there is no Holy Grail.
Health Innovation Network’s Director of Patient Safety and Experience, Catherine Dale, and Deputy Clinical Director (Musculoskeletal) and Evaluation lead, Andrew Walker, debunk the myths and share the joys of a flexible approach when innovating in health. As AHSNs, we’re often asked ‘What’s your innovation methodology?’, ‘How do you do it?’, ‘What framework do you use?’. […]
January 30, 2020
The urgency for digital innovation in urgent and emergency care
Written by Lesley Soden, Programme Director, Innovation Theme, Health Innovation Network This winter has once again been a record-breaking one for A&E departments across the country —but not in a good way. Programme Director of Innovation, Lesley Soden, reflects on how technology, and not targets, needs to be the centre of the discussion to really […]
January 22, 2020
Meet the innovator: Christian Moroy
In this series, we’ll get up close and personal with an innovator asking them to share their thoughts and experience from their journey into the world of health and care innovation. In our latest edition, we caught up with Christian Moroy, Co-founder & CTO of Edge Health; supporting NHS organisations use data more effectively to increase theatre […]
January 14, 2020
Enough of being digitally ‘done-to’
Recently, Health Innovation Network (HIN) hosted a roundtable discussion with senior nurses involved in digital from across south London. The event was chaired by Breid O’Brien, Director: Digital Transformation at Health Innovation Network with special guest speaker Natasha Phillips, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) and Digital Health’s CNIO […]
January 10, 2020
We know we need genuine public involvement in healthcare. Why are we still getting it wrong?
Andrew Walker, Deputy Clinical Director MSK and Evaluation Lead, Health Innovation Network reflects on a recent patient and public involvement and engagement process and the need for a relentless focus on true engagement. Healthcare in the NHS has come a long way from the paternalistic, prescriptive model and principles upon which it was founded in […]
November 28, 2019
Save every life
Aileen Jackson, our Head of Mental Health, reflects on her involvement in a new national digital suicide prevention resource funded by the Department of Health and Social Care Having spent the last few decades working extensively in the health and social care sector, I have seen first-hand the effect that use of certain language can […]
November 19, 2019
- Mental Health
New tech: Diabetes Book and Learn launch self-referral
Today, World Diabetes Day, the NHS in south London is launching a new service for people living with Type 2 diabetes to make it easier than ever to access vital support. An innovative new service from the NHS, Diabetes Book & Learn, will now allow people to self-refer for diabetes support courses rather than go […]
November 13, 2019
- Diabetes
Cutting-edge technology transforms diabetes care across south London
L-R: Tara Donelly, Chief Digital Officer, NHSX; Oliver Brady, Head of Diabetes Transformation, South West London Health and Care Partnership; Karen Broughton, Director of Strategy and Transformation, South West London Health and Care Partnership; Vicky Parker, Programme Lead, London Diabetes Clinical Network and Ben McGough, Workstream Lead – Digital, NHS Diabetes Programme. South London clinicians and partner organisations gathered […]
November 1, 2019
- Diabetes

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