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Pain is common in the general population, affecting between one-third and one-half of UK adults. The connection between pain and psychological wellbeing is reciprocal – with increased awareness that when pain persists it often leads to increased psychological distress and high levels of psychological distress can increase the likelihood that painful musculoskeletal conditions will either […]
Implementing the eRedBag Pathway
Conversations with experts in implementation and improvement science Conversations exploring how the fields of implementation and improvement science can be practically useful in transforming services in the Covid-19 recovery period (and beyond). These sessions were organised by the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South London and the Health Innovation Network in collaboration with King’s Health Partners. You will […]
Once the acute phase of Covid-19 has passed, the NHS will need flexible and innovative approaches to tackle demand and manage the pressures in the health and care services. Many people are looking to digital tools and apps to revolutionise the way health and care is delivered, including facilitating an increased emphasis of supported self-management […]
What is the TCAM pathway? Research has repeatedly shown that patients often experience errors or unintentional changes to their medicines when they move between care providers, presenting a significant risk to patient safety1. Improving the safe transfer of information about medicines between hospital and community pharmacy reduces the incidence of avoidable harm to patients. Evidence […]
The national policies, guidance and resources listed below will assist any innovator in learning more about the current needs and challenges facing the NHS and social care services. Alongside information on relevant standards, guidance useful reports. The national policies, guidance and resources listed below will assist any innovator in learning more about the current […]
Project overviewOlder adult psychiatric in-patient activities were significantly impacted by Covid-19 due to patient isolation and staff capacity. Following the first ‘wave’, The Health Innovation Network (HIN), Getech Enterprise and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) trialled the use of Google Chrome patient devices with dementia-friendly content to support with increasing patient engagement. […]
Covid-19 led to a rapid shift in how mental health services were delivered. Our Remote Consultations in Mental Health – Learning from Evaluation project seeks to understand what these changes have meant for service users and health professionals. Use the links below to access and download the latest reports, resources and publications associated with our […]
Creating a safe and efficient model for people experiencing a mental health crisis during the Covid-19 surge/winter pressures period. In response to a request from NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI) London Clinical Network in the Autumn of 2020, the Health Innovation Network worked in partnership with UCLPartners Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) to develop […]
Prof Mike Hurley Clinical Director, Musculoskeletal and Andrea Carter Programme Director, Musculoskeletal and Healthy Ageing reflect on the south London Musculoskeletal (MSK) Digital Solutions Learning Event On Friday 4 September 2020, we hosted the South London Musculoskeletal (MSK) Digital Solutions Learning event to discuss the benefits and factors to consider in the implementation of digital […]
This report evaluates a project by the HIN to offer diabetes education working with two major London employers. Working closely with the London Ambulance Service (LAS) and Transport for London (TfL), employees were offered clinically proven Structured Education to tackle Type 2 diabetes.
People with Atrial Fibrillation (AF) are at increased risk of stroke, but a gap in detection means thousands of people across south London are not benefiting from potentially stroke-preventing anticoagulation treatment. Older adults are at greater risk, but AF is not always symptomatic, which means they may not routinely receive a pulse rhythm check to […]
Materials to help you positively impact staff physical and mental health Our Patient Safety and Experience team have been working with behavioural insights specialists Hill+Knowlton Strategies and Revealing Reality to create materials based on a behavioural science approach to support frontline health and care staff to prioritise their physical health and emotional wellbeing needs that […]
NHSx wanted to understand the mental health needs of specific populations and the digital interventions that were available. The populations were children under 13 years, people experiencing mental health crisis, perinatal and/or serious mental illness. Lockdown during the pandemic led to many appointments being cancelled and there were concerns that people being seen by mental […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has considerably decreased the number of face-to-face appointments. In response to this, health and care systems have been working hard to continue to meet people’s needs through an increase of remote online consultations and use of digital channels. As a result, the exchange of photographic images, audio and video recordings from patient […]
We have worked collaboratively with Revealing Reality and H+ K Strategies to successfully complete the exploratory phase of our Behavioural Insights Research Project into reducing Catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in hospitals and the community setting. This report, the first publication from the project, highlights key challenges and opportunities in the area, with a […]
Click here to watch the YouTube video to understand the needs of people living with dementia during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Activities Guide below will signpost you to excellent activities suitable for such population. This guide to online resources for those providing care for people with dementia, is a resource that Health Innovation Network has […]
Wessex and the West of England Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs), funded by Health Education England, have collaborated to produce a series of free videos and e-learning materials to support staff working in care homes to care for residents who are at risk of deterioration. As recognised in a recent paper supported by North East […]
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The report shows that Barbara’s Story training is suitable and valuable to the care home sector in raising awareness about dementia. The training developed and tailored for care homes was effective in increasing the confidence of care home staff. Those care home workers undergoing training reported a greater understanding of dementia, improved communication strategies, a […]
Insulin is recorded as a high risk medication with over 5,000 patient safety incidents reported between 2003 and 2009 in England and Wales alone (NPSA 2010). 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 […]
A downloadable resource outlining the aims, objectives and intentions of the dementia Programme project on Peer Support for people with Dementia. May 21, 2020 May 19, 2020 May 12, 2020 April 28, 2020 April 24, 2020 April 24, 2020
HIN and dementia theme partners and community groups worked together to produce a resource pack to promote the importance of peer support opportunities for people with dementia. The resource pack introduces the concept of a ‘Peer Support System’ that recognises the value of social opportunities for people with dementia to meet others in the community, […]
A downloadable resource outlining the aims, objectives and intentions of the Patient Opinion service improvement project which sits across the Dementia and Patient Experience programmes. If you have any questions or would like more information about Dementia programme. Please contact us. May 21, 2020 May 19, 2020 May 12, 2020 April 28, 2020 April 24, […]