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
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) has revealed its 2025 cohort of Fellows. As the NIA celebrates a decade of helping to drive innovation in the NHS, this year’s cohort aligns with the Government’s three priorities: supporting the transition from analogue to digital, sickness to prevention and hospital to home. The 28 new Fellows will benefit [...]
A new guide aimed at helping primary care organisations and integrated care boards understand and address problematic polypharmacy has been launched by the Health Innovation Network as part of its national Polypharmacy Programme. Developed in response to a clear need identified by primary care and prescribing colleagues, this essential resource provides practical, evidence-based strategies to [...]
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 [...]
