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£2.61 million awarded to accelerate respiratory transformation across England

September 26, 2025

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 […]

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Last update: 9th October 2025 at 07:25

World Patient Safety Day – Safe care for every newborn and every child

September 17, 2025

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 […]

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Last update: 17th September 2025 at 07:16

Pregnant volunteers help doctors training to reduce risk of preterm birth

September 12, 2025

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 […]

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Last update: 12th September 2025 at 09:30

Five tips for preparing your AI innovation for NHS adoption

August 28, 2025

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 […]

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Last update: 28th August 2025 at 11:18

Exploring trust: why working with communities is essential for trustworthy use of health and care data

August 15, 2025

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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Last update: 15th August 2025 at 11:02

46 pregnant volunteers help doctors training to reduce risk of preterm birth

June 26, 2025

Doctors at Oxford University Hospitals are better prepared to identify those at increased risk of preterm birth following a special training session with 46 pregnant volunteers. Eight doctors were given practical help to carry out an additional ultrasound scan to measure the length of the cervix in pregnant women at 20-34 weeks gestation. This initial […]

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Last update: 27th June 2025 at 11:02

Widespread digitisation of consenting process could bring multiple benefits, according to new report

June 10, 2025

Switching from paper forms to digital consent could bring big benefits to patients, improve safety and increase productivity if adopted more widely across the NHS, according to a new study. Results from an impact assessment carried out in two NHS trusts by Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley demonstrated strong support for wider use of […]

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Last update: 26th September 2025 at 14:39