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A message from our CEO
As ever, winter in the NHS has started in earnest. And, as most of you will be aware, the messaging from the government is that the NHS and its partners have to make some fundamental changes to the way in which care is delivered if we are to have any hope of exiting from the persistent issues that have faced the NHS in recent years. You will probably be aware of the three major “shifts” that the Secretary of State refers to, as follows: - hospital to community.
- analogue to digital. 
- treatment to prevention. 
At Health Innovation East we obviously believe that the solution to delivering these shifts lies in embracing and implementing innovation, and our team is here to support you in your contribution to this agenda.
Patients and communities expect that the innovations that make the greatest difference for our health are widely and consistently adopted. We are committed to making that happen. Our recent innovation showcase in Cambridge highlighted a series of products and solutions which all came about through the innovator being frustrated with how a particular aspect of care was being delivered. All the presentations were exciting and, if widely adopted, have the potential to bring beneficial and practical change to patients and NHS colleagues in our region and nationally. I encourage you to have a look at the report on the event: if you are excited by any of the innovations showcased, please get in touch with the team and we can make an introduction.
Thank you for all the work you do to support health and care in the East of England. We value our partnerships with you all and are grateful for all our contributions to our work this year.
Best wishes for the festive season, and I look forward to working with you in the New Year.
Piers Ricketts
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Local change, national impact: Health Innovation Network Impact Report | |
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Over the last year, our national network of 15 locally-embedded organisations has worked alongside health and care teams to tackle some of the NHS’s most pressing challenges including cardiovascular disease, patient safety and health inequity. 
The Health Innovation Network delivered national programmes and initiatives that benefitted over 1.23 million patients and created wealth and health by leveraging £467m through our support to innovators. Read the report for a detailed breakdown and impact case studies.
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Health Innovation East's Autumn Innovation Showcase
Our Autumn Innovation Showcase connected senior executives from across health and social care at a regional and national level with companies and colleagues who have already started to implement their innovations. 
Our event report captures insights on how collaborative innovation can accelerate the path to adoption; the opportunity for national policy to direct innovators towards acute system needs for high impact solutions; and the need for infrastructure, training and transparent dialogue to leverage the potential of AI. | | Empowering patients and delivering insights through digital technology
Health Innovation East and East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) were named as winners in the Digitising Patient Care Award at the 2024 HSJ Awards for their work supporting the adoption of Neu Health.
Neu Health are working to revolutionise care for people with Parkinson’s Disease. The partnership was facilitated by Health Innovation East and driven by adopters and advocates, clinicians and patients at ESNEFT.
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Evaluation: integrating community pharmacy
The integration of community pharmacy services into the broader healthcare ecosystem has been identified as a critical strategy for enhancing patient care and improving service efficiency. 
Our evaluation across 35 community pharmacies and 31 general practices, demonstrated the feasibility of integrating community pharmacies into a shared clinical records system. The pilot demonstrated that it is feasible and acceptable to use a SystmOne clinical system in community pharmacy.
| | New report: tackling healthcare inequalities through innovation
Over 12 months, the Innovation for Healthcare Inequalities Programme (InHIP) has supported local teams across the country to tackle healthcare inequalities. Nationally, InHIP has reached over 34,000 individuals, reducing healthcare inequalities at scale. From community-led health checks to collaborative interventions for cancer screening, the programme showcases what’s possible when communities and health systems unite. Explore the full report for impacts and learnings on tackling healthcare inequalities. | | | |
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Introduction to Biodesign: needs driven innovation for healthcare – 13-14 February 2025 | |
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An intensive two-day Biodesign course facilitated by trained Stanford Biodesign faculty and alumni, alongside Health Innovation East and the Judge Business School. Collaborate directly with Integrated Care Board innovation leads and harness NHS expertise, using an internationally proven healthcare innovation method to identify genuine clinical needs. This workshop empowers you to advance real healthcare projects. You'll gain hands-on experience, mastering techniques to identify clinical needs and develop solutions with impact. Please note this is a paid for training
Please join us on 13 & 14 February | |
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Insights to Impact Masterclass: Pitching for Success - Wednesday 12 March 2025 | |
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This webinar is designed to equip entrepreneurs and startups with the tools and insights necessary to craft a compelling pitch tailored to U.S. based investors. Allie Knauer, Head of Business Development, SparkMed will share her insights on creating impactful pitch decks and understanding investor expectations, with actionable strategies to enhance participants’ fundraising efforts and position their ventures for success in the competitive U.S. market.
Please join us on 12 March 2025, 3:30 - 4:45pm | |
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| Are we considering our children and young people when adopting digital healthcare technologies? | |
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Working with the NHS England, East of England Children and Young People (CYP) team, we were interested to understand how the specific needs of CYP have been considered in relation to digital technologies. Specifically, by increasingly adopting digital health care technologies, are we enabling CYP to better access to healthcare, or might we be widening an access gap?
Amy Miller, senior advisor at Health Innovation East shares considerations for the implementation of digital healthcare technologies. | |
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| East of England Stroke Forum Conference 2024 | |
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The East of England Stroke Forum convenes healthcare professionals from across our region with a specific interest in stroke services. We are pleased to connect 230 attendees and over 30 speakers at the 2024 Stroke Forum Conference. Sessions showcased expertise from patients, practitioners and national programme managers. Recordings can be viewed on the conference website, covering topics such as the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) and the future of stroke imaging in the East of England. | |
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| Harnessing international digital healthcare standards for a competitive advantage | |
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With a rise in the number of AI and machine learning technologies being implemented in the NHS, it’s important for businesses to understand how to establish management systems that align with multiple compliance frameworks.
Available to watch now, our latest Insights to Impact Masterclass collaborates with 8foldGovernance to explore leveraging and translating your efforts in the digital healthcare field to gain a competitive edge in both the UK and international markets. | |
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Thank you for supporting us.
Great ideas only make a difference for our health when they are put into practice. | |
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