A note from our Chair
In March 2020, the health and care system embarked on the most challenging year in its history.
Within a matter of days, all 15 Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) realigned resources and refocused our existing work to support the national and regional response to coronavirus (COVID-19). We adapted and channelled our efforts to support the system where the need was the greatest, and used our model of operating as a locally connected, co-ordinated national network to add value at pace and scale during this time.
Our 2020/21 Impact Report demonstrates that as a Network we drive forward results in the most relevant areas to make a real difference for patients and service users, as well as healthcare professionals, innovators and NHS organisations. We use our unique position working across all sectors relevant to health and care and our embedded relationships as a catalyst for the greatest impacts, and this year is a demonstration of how effective that can be.
Even in the face of adversity, the system has made some incredible steps forward to adopt innovation and work even more closely with industry.
Professor Gary Ford
Chair of the AHSN Network and Chief Executive of Oxford AHSN
Read the Impact Report PDF. You can see more impact stories on the pages below.
2020/21 impacts
Across England, innovation is improving cancer services and patient outcomes. Last week the government launched an open call for evidence to inform the National Cancer Plan. Innovation has a critical role to play in supporting the delivery of any National Cancer Plan, and delivering on the government’s three shifts. In order to realise the significant [...]
The Health Innovation Network is delighted to announce the launch of Innovation Insights, a brand-new webinar series designed to highlight the latest in health innovation, offering attendees valuable insights into the adoption and spread of innovation within the health and care landscape. Each interactive webinar will feature: Expert presentations: Delivered by thought leaders across the [...]
Innovation should be at the heart of the NHS 10 Year Plan. Delivering the three shifts and reducing waiting lists simply won’t be possible without innovation. At the Health Innovation Network, we are the innovation adoption experts. We’ll be offering expert advice and support to anyone with an interest in health innovation at this year’s [...]
