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Skin conditions are a growing concern in the UK; more than 100,000 new cases of skin cancer are reported every year, with rates of some skin cancers growing by up to a third in the past decade. About
This article was written by Aurora Todisco, a Lived Experience Partner at the Health Innovation Network. Find out more about our Lived Experience Partner roles and how their work forms an important pa
Clinician burnout and workload is a national emergency which is impacting on patient safety. Technology may make an important contribution to helping to mitigate some of the workload-related challenge
Below are case studies that describe the implementation processes that supported the introduction of new models of care in the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Use the links to access and downloa
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
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Read our report on the urgent need for new payment models to realise the significant potential of digital toolsOnce the acute phase of Covid-19 has passed, the NHS will need flexible and innovative ap
The results Across the three trusts, a total of 2,253 referrals have been made using the TCAM pathway since the introduction of the first pathway in September 2018. 64.8% of these referred patie
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 i
Older 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),
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 ha
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 (NHS
Prof Mike Hurley Clinical Director, Musculoskeletal and Andrea Carter Programme Director, Musculoskeletal and Healthy Ageing reflect on the south London Musculoskeletal (MSK) Digital Solutions Learnin
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 anticoa
Materials to help you positively impact staff physical and mental health These materials aim to help you in supporting the physical and mental health of your staff. To get started right away, please s
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 he
Guidance for receiving and storing sensitive imagery The Covid-19 pandemic has considerably decreased the number of face-to-face appointments. In response to this, health and care systems have been w
This report aims to inspire action and highlights key challenges and opportunities to improve and encourage catheter checking We have worked collaboratively with Revealing Reality and H+ K Strategies
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
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 st
Dementia Awareness Training in Care Homes using ‘Barbara’s Story’ The report shows that Barbara’s Story training is suitable and valuable to the care home sector in raising awareness about de
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 administe