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Transforming lives through healthcare innovation

There are 15 Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) across England, established by NHS England in 2013 to spread innovation at pace and scale – improving health and generating economic growth.

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The Innovate Awards 2023

We're bringing back the Innovate Awards, which celebrate innovation in health and care, in partnership with NHS Confederation.

Anyone working in integrated care communities – local authorities, care providers and other NHS health and social services will be able to enter by 19 May 2023. These awards represent a golden opportunity to tell the story of those who have collaborated and developed new initiatives to support better health outcomes for patients.

Deadline for submissions 19 May. innovatehealthcareawards.co.uk

Innovation case studies

Health and care innovation and improvement projects that are supported by the AHSNs.

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Latest articles

NHS and Government back AHSNs to continue to lead innovation, under new name

Sarah Egerton2023-05-26T10:36:50+01:0026 May 2023|

Join the AHSN Network in the Innovation Feature Zone at ConfedExpo 2023

Annie Palmer2023-06-05T19:00:06+01:0018 May 2023|

Independent Review of AHSN Network involvement in supporting mental health trusts and police forces in the adoption of the Serenity Integrated Mentoring (SIM) model

Sian Trew2023-05-17T11:51:16+01:0017 May 2023|

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