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New coalition will transform the lives of thousands with respiratory disease

March 17, 2026

Health Minister Dr Zubir Ahmed today launched an ambitious new national coalition which will speed up diagnosis, improve treatment and transform the lives of thousands of people affected by respiratory conditions. The Respiratory Transformation Partnership (RTP) brings together health innovation networks alongside NHS systems, leading industry partners, the Office for Life Sciences, NHS England and […]

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Last update: 17th March 2026 at 13:43

Supporting innovators to build the evidence women’s health needs

March 04, 2026

Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley recently supported the Accelerating FemTech: Evaluate programme, a 10-week Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Accelerator focused on women’s health innovation. 
We worked alongside ambitious innovators tackling long-standing gaps in women’s health. From menopause support to earlier detection of conditions that affect women differently, the cohort reflected both unmet need and growing momentum in this space. 

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Last update: 4th March 2026 at 12:33

Thames Valley hospitals work together to improve care prior to cancer treatment

February 04, 2026

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 […]

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Last update: 4th February 2026 at 12:11

Pregnant volunteers help doctors reduce risk of preterm birth

February 04, 2026

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 […]

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Last update: 4th February 2026 at 08:59

Health economics pitfalls that healthcare innovators should avoid

January 21, 2026

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.   

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Last update: 22nd January 2026 at 08:30

New video series supports heart failure management

January 13, 2026

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 […]

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Last update: 13th January 2026 at 09:56

Shaping an NHS fit for the future: highlights from a year of innovation and improvement

December 16, 2025

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.

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Last update: 16th December 2025 at 08:49

Lancet paper on our ‘landmark study’ highlights role of AI to improve access to care after stroke

December 03, 2025

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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Last update: 3rd December 2025 at 07:37