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

September 30, 2024

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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Last update: 7th February 2025 at 09:17

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

August 29, 2024

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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Last update: 7th February 2025 at 09:17

We’re harnessing the power of digital health partnerships

June 25, 2024

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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Last update: 7th February 2025 at 09:17

Carbon reduction plan published

May 20, 2024

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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Last update: 7th February 2025 at 09:17

Enhanced pre-op assessment at Oxford hospital wins national prize

March 22, 2024

An initiative to give patients more tailored support before hip and knee surgery has won a national prize. The project picked up the bronze award in the Most Effective Contribution to Clinical Redesign category of the HSJ Partnership Awards. It was also a finalist in the HealthTech Partnership of the Year category. It is a […]

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Last update: 7th February 2025 at 09:17

Unique research collaboration highlights innovative approaches for post-pandemic healthcare

March 19, 2024

A new report outlines the findings of 14 projects which identified and tested promising innovations to support post-pandemic ways of working in the NHS. The NHS Insights Prioritisation Programme (NIPP) was launched in 2021 to contribute to the recovery from COVID-19, build resilience and deliver benefits to patients. Health innovation networks (HINs) and the National […]

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Last update: 7th February 2025 at 09:17

Blog: The pandemic forced us to think and act differently. We’re now more open to harnessing the potential of technology

March 19, 2024

Health Innovation Networks (HINs) and their respective regional NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (NIHR ARCs) came together to evaluate new ways of working which emerged during the pandemic. The Oxford and Thames Valley project looked at virtual outpatient clinics following a transient ischaemic attack or mini-stroke. Tracey Marriott, our Director of Clinical Innovation Adoption, led this […]

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Last update: 7th February 2025 at 09:16

Building on a decade of health innovation

January 15, 2024

To mark the start of our second decade accelerating the adoption and spread of health innovation, we are showcasing a series of wide-ranging examples of our work with partners in the NHS, research and industry to meet health needs. Since 2013 Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley (formerly the Oxford AHSN) has helped transform services […]

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Last update: 7th February 2025 at 09:16

New videos explain prostate condition

November 28, 2023

A series of information videos has been developed to help increase understanding of a condition called benign prostatic enlargement (BPE), otherwise known as enlarged prostate. BPE is common in men aged over 50. It can lead to issues with urinating but it is not a cancer – and an enlarged prostate does not indicate an […]

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Last update: 7th February 2025 at 09:16

New name, same aim

September 29, 2023

Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley is the new name for the Oxford AHSN from 1 October 2023. After ten years AHSNs have become Health Innovation Networks as part of our new five-year licence through to 2028. Professor Gary Ford, Chief Executive of Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley, said: “The new name better reflects […]

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