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The Academic Health Science Network for the North East and North Cumbria (AHSN NENC) has published their first Digital Pioneers programme impact report. The Digital Pioneers programme was launched in April 2022 to provide education to the workforce and drive…

A new at-home cholesterol test that will identify people at risk of heart attacks and strokes is being piloted in the North East of England. Around 10,000 people across the North East will be some of the first in the…

The Academic Health Science Network for the North East and North Cumbria (AHSN NENC) has published its first carbon reduction plan which summarises how the organisation aims to reach net zero by 2030, 10 years ahead of the wider target…

A new independent report published by Kidney Research UK this week highlights the economic impact of kidney disease. The report Kidney disease: A UK public health emergency reveals how kidney disease is costing the UK economy £7 billion a year…

*This project call has now closed* The Academic Health Science Network North East North Cumbria (AHSN NENC) is launching a project call, inviting applications from innovators to bid for funding to develop digital solutions that address two digital needs within…

The Government and NHS England have today confirmed their intention to relicense England’s 15 Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) under the revised badge of ‘Health Innovation Networks’ (HINs), to reflect their key role in supporting development and spread of innovation…

More than 250 people working across the UK came together to share best practice and celebrate achievements at a milestone event in Newcastle hosted by the Trauma Informed Community of Action. For the first time since before the pandemic, professionals…

The NIHR Clinical Research Network North East and North Cumbria is pleased to announce the launch of Routes to Research, a new website to engage health and care staff in research. It includes a wealth of information, resources and links…

Academic Health Science Network for the North East & North Cumbria to support delivery of Accelerating FemTech initiative, a support programme for SMEs addressing current challenges in women’s health.

Newcastle-based Sensmart is launching its innovative interactive menu for people living in care homes or in hospital.

A North East NHS Trust has installed free mobile phone charging stations for patients, their families and staff.  Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is the first UK Trust to deploy the revolutionary Crable Charging Shelves, allowing patients, visitors and staff…

The AHSN NENC is supporting regional GP Practices to identify and optimise the treatment of people with disordered lipids. We know that lipid management and effective treatment can reduce the chance of cardiovascular events, but at a time when primary…

A review published by the Academic Health Science Network (AHSN NENC) and Collective Impact Agency has made a number of recommendations with an aim to address the extent of digital exclusion within the region. Health and care services are becoming…