Blogs

The evaluation hexagons of HI NENC’s Innovation Pathway are the ones that get me most excited. I joined the Academic Health Science Network North East North Cumbria (AHSN NENC), now Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC), in…

As reported by the Kings Fund in 2022, Cardiovascular disease (CVD) causes 1 in 4 deaths in England, and is a leading cause of morbidity, disability and health inequalities. However, CVD is largely preventable, which is why the NHS Long…

Dr Angela Kennedy, Consultant Clinical Psychologist explains why someone with lived experience of trauma can help others. The term lived experience refers to that personal wisdom gained by first hand involvement. To be expert at using this, someone needs to…

Market research is an integral part of the journey for innovations, and a key part of the Innovation Pathway. We sat down with our Market Researcher, Nick Harrison, to talk to him about his role, what he does for innovators,…

This month, our Chief Executive Nicola Hutchinson, reflects on the ways in which the AHSN NENC supports collaborative working between partners and the positive impact of this on our region.

Across the country, AHSNs are supporting innovators from industry and the NHS to achieve net zero targets. Aligned to this work, at the AHSN NENC, we have developed our own internal sustainability strategy that includes a Carbon Reduction Plan. We…

When a respiratory condition is not well controlled, it has a negative impact on an individual’s health, and the environment. Inhalers are a key treatment for many respiratory conditions, however emissions from inhalers account for approximately 3% of the NHS…

After a busy month at the AHSN NENC, our Chief Executive, Nicola Hutchinson, reflects on the innovation we have recently supported and celebrated across the region. As always, I am proud to see what continues to be achieved as a…

Trauma Informed Care expert Angela Kennedy who is TICA lead here at the AHSN NENC shares her thoughts on complexity theory and building a network this week on the blog. When we work towards changing culture and practice, those of…

In her last blog, Digital Transformation Programme Manager, Sarah Rendall, introduced our new Design Sprints in Healthcare project, and how its working in practice to support NHS teams to create solutions to current challenges and redesign existing processes. In this…

At the AHSN NENC, we often hear about problems and unmet needs in the healthcare system. In an NHS stretched for resource, healthcare teams tell us that there isn’t always time to take a step back to assess how and…

As February is Heart Month, our Medical Director, Professor Julia Newton, is raising awareness of how we can keep our hearts healthy and explains the importance of testing for the genetic condition Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH). People with FH are at…

Regulation can be a complex topic to navigate, but it’s important that digital health technology meets NHS requirements for clinical safety, data protection, accessibility, and much more. In this blog, Rachael Forbister, Digital Transformation Programme Manager at the AHSN NENC,…

Our Digital Pioneers programme was launched earlier this year to drive forward the development and adoption of digital innovation within primary care in the North East and North Cumbria. Any member of the primary care workforce can have an innovative…

Our Digital Transformation team was formed over a year ago and team members have invested a significant amount of time building relationships with those working in the local healthcare system to really understand their needs. By working closely with our…