About South west academic health science network
South West Academic Health Science Network: Transforming Lives through Health and Care Innovation
South West Academic Health Science Network (SW AHSN) is a leading organization that aims to transform lives through health and care innovation. As one of the 15 AHSNs set up by NHS England across the country, SW AHSN is committed to improving healthcare outcomes for patients, promoting innovation in healthcare delivery, and supporting economic growth in the South West region.
At SW AHSN, we believe that innovation is key to improving healthcare outcomes for patients. We work closely with healthcare providers, industry partners, academic institutions, and patient groups to identify innovative solutions that can improve patient care. Our focus areas include mental health, primary care transformation, patient safety and quality improvement.
Our team of experts has extensive experience in driving innovation in healthcare delivery. We provide support to innovators at every stage of their journey – from ideation to commercialization. Our services include funding support, business planning advice, regulatory guidance and access to networks of investors.
We also work closely with our partners across the South West region to promote economic growth through health innovation. By supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs who are developing innovative solutions for healthcare challenges faced by patients in our region we aim not only improve health outcomes but also create jobs.
Our impact on transforming lives through health and care innovation has been significant over the years. We have supported numerous innovations that have improved patient outcomes such as reducing hospital admissions due to falls among elderly people living alone; improving access for children with mental health problems; reducing waiting times for cancer diagnosis; increasing uptake of flu vaccination among vulnerable populations; reducing medication errors etc.
In addition to our focus on driving innovation in healthcare delivery we are also committed towards building a culture of continuous improvement within the NHS workforce itself. Through our training programs we help clinicians develop skills such as leadership development , quality improvement methodologies , data analytics etc which enable them deliver better care .
At SW AHSN, we are proud of our achievements in transforming lives through health and care innovation. We are committed to continuing our work in driving innovation, improving healthcare outcomes for patients, and supporting economic growth in the South West region. If you are an innovator or a healthcare provider looking to improve patient outcomes through innovative solutions, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch with us today!