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North East care homes to introduce new digital solution to connect with NHS
Care homes in Newcastle, Gateshead, South Tyneside and South Tees are implementing a new digital application which will connect them to local NHS services. Care homes are usually not connected to NHS IT systems so care home staff need…
CDRC shortlisted as a finalist for the HSJ Value Awards 2021
The Academic Health Science Network for the North East and North Cumbria (AHSN NENC) along with North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS) is delighted to announce that Clinical Digital Resource Collaborative (CDRC) has been shortlisted for Value of the…
Innovation Manager – Energy and Sustainability Vacancy
The Innovation SuperNetwork is looking for an Innovation Manager The Innovation SuperNetwork is a unique regional programme, helping to cultivate a stronger innovation eco-system in the North East of England and support innovative businesses. We work with businesses of all…
Twelve innovators selected to scale across England’s NHS with support from the NHS Innovation Accelerator
Today, the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) announces the 12 innovators (‘Fellows’) and innovations selected to join its award-winning programme in 2021. These innovations offer solutions to some of the NHS’ most pressing needs and will be supported over the next…
AHSN NENC funded Postgraduate Certificate open to applications
In 2019/20 the University of Sunderland launched a new Postgraduate Certificate in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement (developing leadership, capability and competence), this course was commissioned by the AHSN NENC and we are delighted with the very positive feedback from…
AHSN NENC supports regional COVID response
A new report has showcased the key supporting role of the Academic Health Science Network for the North East and North Cumbria (AHSN NENC) in speeding up innovations reaching the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of COVID-19 has…
New report highlights the positive impact innovation has had on the NHS
The impact that new innovations has had on the NHS is set out in the Accelerated Access Collaborative’s (AAC) report, Our Year in Focus 2019/20. The report reveals how over 700,000 patients were provided with access to proven innovations supported…
Technology addresses the backlog of gastrointestinal endoscopy referrals
Working with the Academic Health Science Network for North East and North Cumbria (AHSN NENC) and UCLPartners, software developers Cievert are implementing their Casper digital platform to develop an innovative pathway management system for gastrointestinal endoscopy (GIE) in West Hertfordshire…
Dräger opens new multi-million pound UK PPE factory in the North East
Gateshead – Draeger Safety UK Ltd, part of The Dräger Group, an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology, has today officially opened a new production facility at Follingsby Park, Gateshead, expanding its ongoing commitment to the North East of…
The AI in Health and Care Survey 2021
Want to have your say on the adoption of AI in health and care? The 2021 AI in Health and Care Survey is now live and asking for input from digital health innovators, developers and those procuring and implementing AI-driven…
CDRC Precision launches new resources for COVID-19 vaccine
The Clinical Digital Resource Collaborative (CDRC) have released a new range of resources for use with clinical IT systems to support the national roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine. Developed by clinicians in the North East, the resources have been…
Bionow Awards 2020 open for applications
The Bionow Awards with take place with an online ceremony in February 2021. Showcasing the best of this world class sector, the prestigious Bionow Awards remains a highlight of the life sciences calendar. The online ceremony will unite businesses, celebrate…
Invitation to tender for FH Initiative
The AHSN NENC is inviting bids to tender for Point of Care Testing for Cholesterol as part of a child parent screening for a Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Initiative Bids are invited to provide point of care testing capability across up to…
AHSN Network instrumental in generating £500 million of investment
The health and social care sector is at the forefront of the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare and technology businesses across the UK have been pivotal in supporting national efforts to tackle the virus and support NHS staff…
AHSN NENC projects recognised as ‘pioneers’ in AF report
Two atrial fibrillation (AF) projects led by the Academic Health Science Network for the North East and North Cumbria have been acknowledged in an international report. The Healthcare Pioneers Report, published annually to coincide with Global AF Aware Week (16-22…