In 2021, the Network published its new five-year strategy, as a collective group of AHSNs. It sets out how we will achieve our purpose, to transform lives through innovation through three strategic aims:
Strategic Aim 1: Develop outcomes-led programmes that respond to health and care priorities.
Strategic Aim 2: Build a high-impact national innovation pipeline.
Strategic Aim 3: Establish AHSNs as an authoritative voice on transforming health through the spread of innovation.
The strategy also sets out how we intend to work together as a connected Network, supporting staff across AHSNs to collaborate, learn and develop.
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 [...]
