A series of short animations is helping to raise awareness of health issues associated with cholesterol – and how to combat them. High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease. Two thirds of those at risk are undertreated. The videos describe the importance of understanding cholesterol, the problems caused by blood fats being out […]
A new evaluation reveals that ‘Hospital at Home’ (HaH) services, also known as virtual wards, have effectively treated thousands of patients and reduced pressure on other NHS services. The independent evaluation carried out in 2023/24 assessed the impact and implementation across the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care System (ICS) of HaH services which […]
We are delighted to announce that Peter Ellingworth has been appointed as the new Chair of Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley. Peter has 25 years experience working at the interface of healthcare innovation and the NHS, following 20 years in industry. He is Chief Executive of the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) which […]
More than 250 attended the Power of Digital Health Partnerships at Newbury Racecourse on 2 July 2024. Hundreds of conversations took place, igniting many more collaborations harnessing digital health and AI to address healthcare challenges. Topics covered in the main discussions included cardiovascular disease, mental health, NHS workforce challenges and carbon reduction. Across 12 sessions on […]
Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley has committed to align to the NHS’s net zero targets. These measures not only contribute to environmental sustainability, but also demonstrate a commitment to corporate responsibility, cost savings and long-term viability. We aim to match the NHS net zero emissions targets: by 2040 for those we control directly and […]
An initiative to give patients more tailored support before hip and knee surgery has won a national prize. The project picked up the bronze award in the Most Effective Contribution to Clinical Redesign category of the HSJ Partnership Awards. It was also a finalist in the HealthTech Partnership of the Year category. It is a […]
A new report outlines the findings of 14 projects which identified and tested promising innovations to support post-pandemic ways of working in the NHS. The NHS Insights Prioritisation Programme (NIPP) was launched in 2021 to contribute to the recovery from COVID-19, build resilience and deliver benefits to patients. Health innovation networks (HINs) and the National […]
Health Innovation Networks (HINs) and their respective regional NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (NIHR ARCs) came together to evaluate new ways of working which emerged during the pandemic. The Oxford and Thames Valley project looked at virtual outpatient clinics following a transient ischaemic attack or mini-stroke. Tracey Marriott, our Director of Clinical Innovation Adoption, led this […]
To mark the start of our second decade accelerating the adoption and spread of health innovation, we are showcasing a series of wide-ranging examples of our work with partners in the NHS, research and industry to meet health needs. Since 2013 Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley (formerly the Oxford AHSN) has helped transform services […]
A series of information videos has been developed to help increase understanding of a condition called benign prostatic enlargement (BPE), otherwise known as enlarged prostate. BPE is common in men aged over 50. It can lead to issues with urinating but it is not a cancer – and an enlarged prostate does not indicate an […]
