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AHSN NENC helping to improve health and economy in the region

Over the last year, the Academic Health Science Network for the North East and North Cumbria has supported hundreds of innovations, leveraged millions of pounds of funding, and helped to create and safeguard jobs across the North East and North…
75 years of innovation in healthcare

This year, the National Health Service turns 75. Founded on 5 July 1948, the NHS was the first universal health system to be available to all, free at the point of delivery. It was groundbreaking then and it continues to…
Invitation to quote for Lipid Management and Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) Programme Evaluation

The Academic Health Science Network North East and North Cumbria (AHSN NENC) is inviting bids to tender for a research partner to undertake an evaluation of the national Lipid Management and Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) programme, as part of a wider…
First impact report published for Digital Pioneers programme

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…
Thousands of North East patients to benefit from revolutionary cholesterol testing

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…
AHSN NENC aims to become net zero by 2030

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…
New report highlights economic impact of kidney disease

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…
2023-2024 Project Call for Digital Solutions in Primary Care

*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…
NHS and Government back AHSNs to continue to lead innovation, under new name

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…
National trauma informed community of action conference unites hundreds of professionals for first time in three years

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…
Routes to Research website launch

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…
AHSN NENC to support the regional delivery of Accelerating FemTech initiative

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.
North of Tyne business launches innovative sensory menu

Newcastle-based Sensmart is launching its innovative interactive menu for people living in care homes or in hospital.
Winning health innovations revealed at awards

Innovations capable of transforming patient care across the North East and North Cumbria have been recognised at the Bright Ideas in Health Awards. Individuals and teams from the NHS, universities, businesses, and charities had their hard work celebrated at the…
Fast and free phone charging points installed at NHS Trust

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…