In 2021, the Network published its new five-year strategy, as a collective group of AHSNs. It sets out how we will achieve our purpose, to transform lives through innovation through three strategic aims:

Strategic Aim 1: Develop outcomes-led programmes that respond to health and care priorities.

Strategic Aim 2: Build a high-impact national innovation pipeline.

Strategic Aim 3: Establish AHSNs as an authoritative voice on transforming health through the spread of innovation.

The strategy also sets out how we intend to work together as a connected Network, supporting staff across AHSNs to collaborate, learn and develop.

Read the strategy here.

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