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 […]
Richard Torbett, Chief Executive of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), is joining the board of Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley (HIOTV). Richard met the HIOTV team ahead of his first meeting on 10 November. He is pictured (right) with HIOTV Chief Executive Professor Gary Ford. Richard said: “I’m really looking forward […]
Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley joined the world’s respiratory experts at ERS Congress 2025 in Amsterdam (27 September–1 October). This year’s congress focused on respiratory health around the globe, with thousands of respiratory professionals broadening their knowledge and expertise by sharing the latest advances in global lung health.
Nine health systems across England have been awarded funding totalling £2.61 million through the Pathway Transformation Fund (PTF) to deliver innovative projects between October 2025 and March 2026. The PTF is funded by NHS England, with Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley (HIOTV) supporting delivery, to drive system-wide transformation in asthma and COPD care. Driving […]
From preterm birth to thriving baby! Rebecca was barely halfway through her pregnancy when she unexpectedly went into labour. But little Luna arrived safely after she and her mother received the right care in the right place at the right time. Their story highlights how maternity units in our region are working together to improve […]
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. Seven doctors were given practical help at Oxford University Hospitals to carry out an additional ultrasound scan to measure the length of the cervix in pregnant women at 14-34 weeks […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has huge potential to improve healthcare. From earlier diagnosis to more personalised care, it’s already making a difference. But it’s also under scrutiny. A recent study1 found gender bias in a social care tool used by many councils, raising questions about whether AI could widen health inequalities if not designed and tested […]
Working with Friends, Families and Travellers to co-produce “Gypsy, Roma & Travellers: Attitudes to Healthcare Data for Planning & Research” has been a privilege. The work explores how healthcare data is perceived and, more importantly, how we can build trust with communities which are often overlooked. The report is a testament to the fact that […]
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