Our projects
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Digital Revolution in Social CareEngland’s increasing older population is fuelling greater demand for adult social care services. We need to look at different ways of delivering social care in England and the implementation of new technology provides an opportunity to improve the quality and efficiency of care in older age. In March 2020, Health Innovation Network (HIN) and DigitalHealth.London […]
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ESCAPE-pain programme – Promote and Support the SpreadESCAPE-pain is a rehabilitation programme for people with chronic joint pain that integrates educational self-management and coping strategies with an exercise regimen individualised for each participant. It helps people understand their condition, teaches them simple things they can help themselves with, and takes them through a progressive exercise programme so they learn how to cope with […]
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Joint Pain Advice – A Model of Care for Chronic Joint PainRecognised by NICE as an excellent example of how NICE guidance and standards are being put into practice, our Joint Pain Advice (JPA) model of care is a safe and cost effective alternative to GP consultations. Involving a series of face-to-face consultations, Advisors work collaboratively with people with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis and/or back pain, […]
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Improving diagnosis of ADHDAround five per cent (one in 20) of school-aged children are affected by ADHD, a neurobiological disorder of brain development that impacts on behaviour. ADHD is a treatable disorder yet if left untreated, can have a significant impact on personal development, academic outcomes and family interaction. The AHSN Network is working with NHS trusts across […]
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National Programme: Early Intervention Eating DisordersAn eating disorder is an unhealthy attitude to food, which can take over an individual’s life and cause illness. It can involve eating too much or too little or becoming obsessed with your weight and body shape. The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating disorder (BED), and other specified feeding or […]
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Catheter Care South London CollaborativeCatheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are healthcare associated infections occurring in patients using urinary catheters.
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Evaluating the early implementation of online consultation across south west LondonDoctorLink is a GP online consultation system being implemented across South West London by the South West London Health and Care Partnership (SWL-HCP). It provides online symptom checking and appointment booking for patients, and aims to streamline access to GP and other local healthcare services. SWL-HCP commissioned the Health Innovation Network to evaluate the approaches […]
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Innovation ExchangeAll 15 AHSNs support the regional ‘import and export’ of healthcare innovation through our Innovation Exchange. The Innovation Exchange is an AHSN coordinated approach to identify, select and support the adoption of innovations that improve our economy and patients’ lives. For more details on our services for industry and innovators click here. The Innovation Exchange […]
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Graduates into HealthWe are part of the Health Education England ‘Building a Digital Ready Workforce Programme’ to provide a new fast track development programme for graduates to join NHS Trusts, CCGs, CSUs, Local Authorities, primary and third sector. The Graduate scheme is a highly-focused development pathway for Digital, Data and Technology graduates to become the next NHS […]
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Young Onset DementiaPeople diagnosed with dementia whose symptoms started before they were 65 are often described as ‘younger people with dementia’ or as having young-onset dementia. The symptoms of dementia are not generally determined by a person’s age, but younger people often have different needs, and require some different support (Alzheimer’s Society). The South London Mental Health […]
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Greater London Authority – Homelessness ProjectThe Health Innovation Network alongside UCL Partners will be supporting Imperial College Health Partners who are co-ordinating a two-year project testing how new collaborative ways of working can provide targeted support and help people leave the streets for good. The aim is to ensure that mental health and homelessness services work in collaboration to deliver […]
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Zero SuicideZero Suicide The Health Innovation Network are proud to be a member of the Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA). As an organisation we are committed to asking our staff to complete the free ZSA suicide prevention training ‘Save a Life’. After completing the training, you will be able to have a conversation with somebody using these three steps: See – Recognise why a person […]
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Reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors in people with serious mental illnessThis project, delivered in partnership with South West London & St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust, aims to improve the identification and treatment of cardiovascular risk factors for people with (SMI) in south west London. It is increasingly well-known that the life expectancy of people living with severe mental illness in the UK is 15-20 […]
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Social Prescribing Platforms Market ReviewThe tech team worked on a project to review the social prescribing tools currently on the market. As part of the drive towards Universal Personalised Care (with 2.5 million people planned to receive personalised care by 2023/2024), the NHS Long Term Plan promotes the creation of a solid social prescribing infrastructure within primary care: For […]
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Innovation Grants 2019For more information about the Innovation Grants project please contact hin.southlondon@nhs.net.
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Mobile ECG Device ReportThis project provides insight into the opportunities and challenges across a wide range of settings for providing opportunistic testing for AF using mobile ECG devices in asymptomatic groups In 2017, NHS England commissioned the 15 Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) across England to undertake a system-wide procurement initiative to promote the uptake of digital technology. […]
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Reducing Innapropriate Polypharmacy in Care HomesPolypharmacy is a global patient safety challenge and literally means ‘many medicines’. It has been defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as the routine use of four or more medicines including those that are prescribed or bought in a pharmacy (including herbal medicines).1 This project explored ways to reduce inappropriate polypharmacy in care homes. […]
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Think Diabetes in the WorkplaceStructured education is recommended as a basic and crucial part of care for an individual with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the NHS’ guidance on clinical standards. It is clinically proven to help people living with diabetes to make changes to their diet and […]
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DigitalHealth.LondonThe Health Innovation Network is a founding partner of DigitalHealth.London, which supports the adoption of digital solutions across the health and care system to improve patient and population outcomes and experiences. The DigitalHealth.London Accelerator works with a cohort of SMEs across a 12-month period, to speed up the adoption of innovations at scale to benefit […]
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Persistent Pain and Mental Health: Improving care and wellbeingThe HIN is one of four national test sites selected by the Q Improvement Lab (part of the Health Foundation) to test small scale improvement work to explore how care can be designed to meet the health and wellbeing needs of people living with both mental health problems and persistent back and neck pain. Our partners […]
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FetaLink, a digital transformation projectImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust successfully implemented a CTG trace integration system, known as FetaLink in 2017. Using interviews conducted by the Technology Team at the Health Innovation Network with staff directly involved in the implementation, this resource contains condensed lessons and key facts which aim to aid other NHS organisations considering implementing similar solutions. […]
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Change Support TeamOur project teams are experienced clinicians, programme directors, project managers, strategists and analysts. Many of our staff have worked at a senior level within the NHS, voluntary and the private sector. They are all leaders in finding innovative solutions to difficult challenges facing the NHS. We also understand that pace matters. We are very happy […]
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Policy, Reports & Guidelines for IndustryUseful documents for Industry are listed below. These documents will assist industry in navigating and accessing the NHS. Guidance – NICE guidance for considering a device, diagnostic or digital technology. Nice Medical Technologies Evaluation Programme Guidance – Public Health England on health app assessments, evidence generation, information governance and regulatory approvals. Criteria for Health App […]
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Events for IndustryHealth Innovation Network regularly holds themed ecosystem events to connect relevant stakeholders for particular clinical and system-wide topics and encourage the adoption of relevant innovations. All details of future events will be posted on this page. If you would like to join our invite list please email Karla Richards. Upcoming events Past Events Digital […]