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 Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) for Older AdultsImproving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) for older adults with common mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety is a national and local priority. IAPT is as effective for older adults (65+) as for those of working age, typically, this age group tends to respond well to talking therapies but currently have low referral rates. […]
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NHS Innovation Accelerator: Serenity Integrated Mentoring (SIM) modelThe SIM model integrates a specially selected and trained police officer full time within community mental health teams so that a personalised package of clinical care and boundary setting can be developed with each service user, focussing on the complex factors driving their crisis and providing opportunities to break this cycle. SIM won the HRH […]
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South West London SystemBelow is a collection of reports and papers produced by SWLS: Safeguarding report: Safeguarding Adults Masterclass Annual Reports: Public Health ROI: Small Grants: Case Studies – Volume 1: Case Studies – Volume 2: Case Studies – Volume 3: District Nursing:
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DeAR-GPDementia is one of the biggest challenges we face in health and social care. There are approximately 18,000 people in south London diagnosed with dementia, with a further estimated 7,000 undiagnosed. One third of people with dementia live in care homes, and the remaining two thirds live in community settings. Since 2014, Health Innovation Network […]
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DeAR-GP in Community SettingsFollowing the release of 2015’s ‘Identifying Dementia in Care Homes using DeAR-GP’, a tool co-designed with care workers in care homes, to support care workers in care homes, the Healthy Ageing Clinical Theme team have amended and trialed the tool for use by Community Health Teams and Housing Providers within Community Settings. In south London, […]
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Identifying Dementia in Care Homes using DeAR-GP – User guideDeAR–GP, developed by the Health Innovation Network and supported by Alzheimer’s Society, is a simple paper based case-finding tool which has been designed for use by care workers to identify people who are showing signs of dementia.
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Measuring Dementia OutcomesThe Healthy Ageing team at Health Innovation Network (HIN) have been working with Innovations in Dementia to test an innovative feedback tool based on the dementia i-statements to see if this is a useful way to demonstrate how dementia services contribute towards the outcomes that matter to the person with dementia. The i-statements were produced […]
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Measuring Dementia Outcomes
The Healthy Ageing team at Health Innovation Network (HIN) have been working with Innovations in Dementia to test an innovative feedback tool based on the dementia i-statements to see if this is a useful way to demonstrate how dementia services contribute towards the outcomes that matter to the person with dementia. The i-statements were produced […]
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Spotting the Signs of Sepsis: Primary Care CliniciansThis digital pack has been designed for use by clinicians within Primary Care Environments. The Health Innovation Network (HIN) has worked in partnership with NHS England and the ASK SNIFF Safety Netting Collaborative to produce the “Spotting the Signs of Sepsis” video. The clinical content is based on the Public Health England parental awareness campaign […]
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Spotting the Signs of Sepsis: Emergency Department
This digital pack has been designed for use by clinicians within Paediatric Emergency Departments (EDs) The Health Innovation Network (HIN) has worked in partnership with NHS England and the ASK SNIFF Safety Netting Collaborative to produce the “Spotting the Signs of Sepsis” video. The clinical content is based on the Public Health England parental awareness […]
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Single time point case finding for Atrial Fibrillation: A review of methods of delivery and devicesThis report aims to capture current practice, summarise the evidence base and provide measures to support decision making that tailors the technology and software design to local service needs There are many different new and emerging technologies designed to assist in the identification and monitoring of AF. This report (produced by the by HIN), captures […]
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Research Summer SchoolThe Research Summer School is a key part of the HIN capacity building programme to develop the future research workforce and will be delivered in conjunction with CLAHRC. Previously, it was a programme supported by the SW London System now formally integrated with HIN. It is a unique programme aimed at PhD students, addressing such […]
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Innovation and Darzi FellowsHIN has been successful in recruiting two Darzi Fellows this year as part of the national programme. They will be working in the areas of Atrial Fibrillation and Patient Safety Communities of Practice. HIN also supports its own well-received Innovation Fellowship programme in partnership working with CLAHRC to deliver innovative ways of working, developing the […]
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Leading and Managing Change across BoundariesA leadership programme that offers both personal and professional development. It aims to prepare aspiring leaders to innovate and collaborate to address problems that require organisations to work together to find solutions.
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Atrial Fibrillation patient optimisation pilot programme (Virtual Clinics)The Stroke Prevention team supported delivering the pilot programme and providing training and education support on the virtual clinic model to the seconded specialist in south London Based on a model developed in Lambeth and Southwark to optimise the treatment of people with AF, the NHS has announced a £9 million investment to fund a […]
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Healthier You (NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme)Healthier You is the NHS type 2 Diabetes Prevention Programme. It’s the first nationwide programme of its kind in the world, offering those at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes a place on a nine-month behavioural intervention programme. The programme aims to lower their risk through achieving a healthy weight, eating a healthier diet and being […]
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Barriers to Uptake of Diabetes Education (BUD1E) studyPeople living with type 1 diabetes need to self-care on an almost hourly basis to allow them to achieve tight glycaemic control and reduce risk of diabetes related complications. Structured education transfers skills from the healthcare professional to the person living with a long-term condition. NICE recommends attendance at structured education, particularly recognising Dose Adjustment […]
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Insulin SafetyInsulin is recorded as a high risk medication with over 5,000 patient safety incidents reported between 2003 and 2009 in England and Wales alone. If insulin is not prescribed and administered in a safe and effective manner it can lead to significant patient harm, or even death. National data indicates that drug errors remain a […]
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Commissioning of an effective anticoagulation patient pathwayThe HIN Stroke Prevention team are working with local commissioners and providers of anticoagulation services to assist in the effective redesign of anticoagulation services. Through sharing ideas, innovations and practical case studies, the team work closely with all stakeholders to create a patient focused, cost effective, best practice pathway. For more information please contact Laura […]
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Atrial Fibrillation detectionAs part of a national Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) project to increase detection of AF, the HIN welcomed expressions of interest from local CCGs and networks to trial mobile ECG devices for opportunistic testing for AF within their practice. 400 mobile ECG devices were distributed in a variety of settings in south London, helping […]
