Over the next two decades, the UK’s population is predicted to grow by 7.3% (Office for National Statistics) and by 2040 one in seven people will be aged over 75 (Government Office for Science). More people are living with multiple long-term conditions requiring care, increasing demand on NHS resources. The health service must evolve and […]
Rebecca was barely halfway through her pregnancy when she unexpectedly went into labour. On 13 May 2025 Rebecca, her partner Alan and their daughter Luna told their amazing story to the NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB). Luna arrived safely after they received the right care in the right place […]
Bringing together NHS services for patients with Long Covid and ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) could potentially improve care, according to a new report. It found that streamlining referral processes could increase capacity by 18%. The evaluation was carried out by Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley for the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care […]
For World Asthma Day, our respiratory team share insights on innovation, access to care, and what’s next for asthma treatment in the UK.
Health economics (HE) plays a critical role in securing funding, NHS adoption, and regulatory approvals. Without a well-structured HE strategy, companies risk delays, misaligned expectations, and wasted resources. This free guide gives you the key insights you need before engaging a health economics partner, so you can move forward with confidence.
Innovation and Insight Panels connect health innovators with NHS partners and experts to refine solutions and navigate healthcare challenges. These panels provide actionable feedback, foster collaboration, and support innovations that improve patient care.
Attending Digital Health Rewired 2025 at the NEC Birmingham was both energising and insightful. The event showcased just how far digital health has come – and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.
If you are developing any new digital mental health technology, you need to know about the new government guidance. This guidance helps innovators understand whether their technology qualifies as a medical device and, if so, what that means in practice. But it also raises key questions.
Securing funding is often crucial in transforming innovative healthcare ideas into real-world solutions. Whether you’re developing medical devices, diagnostics, digital health technologies or novel therapeutics, the right funding can help you advance your project—from proof-of-concept and preclinical testing to real-world validation and market adoption.
Discover what digital therapeutics are, the challenges innovators face, and actionable tips to secure adoption for your solution in the NHS. Learn how Health Innovation Oxford & Thames Valley can support your journey.
