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Funding opportunities to accelerate healthcare innovations

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.

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From preterm birth to thriving baby!

Little Luna had an amazing start in life after her mum Rebecca unexpectedly went into labour not much more than halfway through her pregnancy. NHS maternity and neonatal staff worked together to make sure they got the right care in the right place at the right time. This ten-minute video features some of those highly […]

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New report a ‘blueprint’ for effective adoption of innovation in the NHS

Our Chief Executive, Professor Gary Ford, and our Chair, Peter Ellingworth, played key roles in the newly published Innovation Ecosystem Programme report, co-chairing two of the four workstreams. Gary led the ‘Learning by doing’ element alongside Dr Sam Roberts, the Chief Executive of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Gary said: “The […]

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National impact report highlights benefits to patients and the economy

A new report outlines how the 15 health innovation networks (HINs) benefitted patients, addressed NHS challenges and supported economic growth. Our work as an individual network benefits from being part of this national collaboration. The Health Innovation Network Impact Report 2023/24 highlights how local change has led to national impact. These include a number of case […]

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We’ve updated our net zero guide for innovators working with the NHS

We have updated our Net Zero Innovator Guide to support businesses on their net zero journey, aligning healthcare innovation with the global mandate for environmental sustainability. With nations gathered at COP29 in Azerbaijan aiming to accelerate action under the Paris Agreement, and with new policies such as the UN’s Global Stocktake amplifying accountability on emissions […]

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Animated videos help explain cholesterol

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 […]

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Thousands effectively treated by hospital at home services, according to new evaluation

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 […]

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New chair has a wealth of experience in partnerships between the NHS and industry

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 […]

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We’re harnessing the power of digital health partnerships

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 […]

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Carbon reduction plan published

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 […]

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