Hospitals across the Thames Valley are sharing best practice to improve care for cancer patients between diagnosis and the start of treatment. Patients who are better prepared for surgery are more likely to have a positive experience, fewer adverse events and better outcomes. Much of this ‘prehabilitation’ – the process of getting physically and mentally […]
NHS doctors are better prepared to identify those at increased risk of giving birth before term following a pilot programme bringing together preterm birth specialists and more than 250 pregnant volunteers. The aim is to help resident doctors in obstetrics and gynaecology to quickly identify women at risk of giving birth prematurely so that they […]
Securing NHS adoption and attracting investment for your AI or health tech innovation depends on clearly demonstrating its value. Health economic evidence is crucial, but the HE landscape can be complex. In this blog, we explore three common pitfalls that innovators face and provide guidance on how to effectively navigate them.
A series of videos has been jointly developed by Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley (HIOTV) and the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Cardiac Delivery Network (BOB ICDN) to support improved confidence in recognising, diagnosing and managing heart failure in primary care. These ‘learning bite’ videos are delivered by experienced heart failure clinicians across […]
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on a year that showed the power of real-world evaluation to improve patient outcomes and NHS productivity. Working with NHS partners and healthcare innovators, Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley has helped translate ideas into practical solutions that strengthen services, enhance patient care and help to create an NHS fit for the future.
Details of the largest real-world evaluation into the impact of stroke AI imaging which was carried out by Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley (HIOTV) have been published in the Lancet Digital Health. The study, funded by the NHS AI Award, assessed the first widespread adoption of AI technology in the NHS. It analysed use […]
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Health systems across England are beginning to roll out new ways of diagnosing and supporting people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) this winter, thanks to £2.61 million of NHS investment.
Doctors are better prepared to identify those at increased risk of preterm birth following a special training session with pregnant volunteers and preterm birth specialists. Eight doctors were helped by 48 pregnant volunteers at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, to carry out an additional ultrasound scan to measure the length of the cervix at 14-34 weeks […]
