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Managing deterioration in care homes
Several resources have been produced with the view to support care homes and their staff effectively deal with deterioration among patients and residents. The COVID-19 pandemic raises challenges for care home residents, their families and the staff that look after…
Safe tracheostomy care toolkit released for healthcare staff
A safe tracheostomy care toolkit for healthcare staff has been published by the National Tracheostomy Safety Project (NTSP) in collaboration with the AHSN Network and the National Patient Safety Improvement Programmes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to support healthcare…
AHSN regional and national stakeholder reports published
NHS England/Improvement and the Office for Life Sciences commissioned research to explore and evaluate the views of AHSN stakeholders. Savanta ComRes conducted this independent evaluation. With input from AHSNs and commissioners, they developed and ran an online survey and telephone…
Jeffrey Carr Switches Production to Make Scrubs for the NHS
Curtain manufacturer Jeffrey Carr has switched production to make scrubs and gowns for the NHS during the coronavirus outbreak, working with Northumbria University and the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The company collected 460 metres of specialist material last week…
Every Life Matters – Supporting the region’s mental health during COVID-19
The Academic Health Science Network for the North East and North Cumbria (AHSN NENC) is delighted to have supported the North East and North Cumbria Suicide Prevention Network on a region-wide wellbeing and mental health communications campaign. Over the last…
Health experts offer insight into the need for digital transformation in healthcare to the health tech minds of the future
The transformation of the health and social care system as a result of digital technology and disruptive innovation is helping to create a 21st century health service, according to leading experts speaking at a recent event. From AI to 3D…
AHSNs in the North of England are working together to support digital SMEs
The AHSN NENC, along with the three other Academic Health Science Networks in the North of England (Health Innovation Manchester, Innovation Agency North West Coast and Yorkshire & Humber) are working together to help digital SMEs increase the spread and…
COVID-19: Patient Assessment the role of physiology and oximetry
The assessment of patients who are unwell with COVID-19 or other causes presents a significant challenge for GPs and clinicians working in Primary Care. The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and the AHSN Network held a joint webinar looking…
Digital innovations tested to support vulnerable people during COVID-19 outbreak
New parents, unpaid carers, the homeless, young people and cancer patients could benefit from digital solutions as part of the TechForce19 challenge. People who may be particularly vulnerable or isolated during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including new parents, the homeless, unpaid…
Jobs created as medical device manufacturer begins production of visors
A North East medical device manufacturer has recruited 10 new members staff as it steps up efforts to produce 100,000 face shields a week. Consett-based Surgical Dynamics has shifted its focus to meet increased demand for personal protective equipment (PPE)…
Coronavirus Mental Health Response Fund
The coronavirus pandemic means that more people, either with or without an existing mental health problem, are seeking support for their mental health. Measures to limit virus spread are impacting negatively on people’s mental health, particularly those who depend on…
Could your market ready innovation assist the NHS in the fight against COVID-19?
*Closed* The Academic Health Science Network for the North East and North Cumbria (AHSN NENC) has been asked to support the regional NHS North East & Yorkshire Integrated Coordination Centre which feeds into the NHS National COVID-19 Incident Coordination Centre…
New centre is key to addressing health and social inequalities
A visionary new centre is focused on addressing the health inequalities and medical needs of people in the North East and North Cumbria. Newcastle Health Innovation Partners (NHIP) has been made one of only eight Academic Health Science Centres in…
Deteriorating Patient: Assessment, Recognition and Management (Available Apr 6 – Aug 31 2020)
A deteriorating patient Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) was set up by Susan Maddex and Claire Nadaf of London South Bank University, funded by HEE some years ago and was running until relatively recently. Following Claire’s move to Bournemouth University,…
Testing platform supports target of 100,000 COVID-19 tests per day
A new platform has been set up to support the drive to achieve 100,000 coronavirus tests per day by the end of April – the platform can be accessed at https://testingmethods.crowdicity.com/ In addition to scaling up existing technologies and channels,…