Health Innovation Network Health Innovation Podcast

For entrepreneurs looking to spread the word about their innovation, the NHS Innovation Accelerator are now looking for new businesses to work with. From 1 September 2022 the organisation, commissioned by the Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC) at NHS England and NHS Improvement, are welcoming applications from people keen to spread their good ideas further. The criteria is straightforward and...

A system which can analyse a CT scan of a heart within four hours is helping patients to avoid unnecessary procedures and clinicians to quickly identify the right treatment. The HeartFlow FFRCT Analysis helps clinicians to determine, vessel by vessel, both the extent of an artery’s narrowing and the impact that the narrowing has on blood flow to the heart. HeartFlow is supported by the NHS Acceler...

In this episode, our host Dr Hasan Chowhan talks to Dr Sushma Sundaresh, a Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist in Bromley to investigate how mental health issues can affect new parents, with a particular focus on the importance of addressing health inequalities. Wendy Powell from MUTU System also joins to tell us about their pre and post-natal fitness programme, and Alison Baum tells us about Baby B...

A small, portable device that can zap away excruciating headaches is proving to be a life-saver for thousands of sufferers. GammaCore is supported through the NHS MedTech Funding Mandate, increasing availability for those diagnosed with cluster headaches. In this podcast we hear from sufferer Andreea Duca who says her life was saved by GammaCore – and from a neurologist who is the UK’s biggest pre...

In this episode, our host Dr Hasan Chowhan meets with fellow GP Dr Simon Dunn to discuss the increased use of remote health technology, in particular the successful implementation of Covid Oximetry@home in his Clinical Commissioning Group (Kent & Medway). Hasan also investigates other remote health technology from Whzan , Tytocare and HCI Digital , looking at how we can offer solutions that wo...

More than 100 hospital trusts in England have adopted a device that improves the experience of patients – and saves money for the NHS. SecuraCath secures central venous catheters without requiring sutures or adhesives, improving patient safety and experience. It’s been spread by the country’s 15 AHSNs through the Accelerated Access Collaborative’s Innovation and Technology Payment programme and is...

The third episode in a short series focusing on the AHSN Network at #HETT21. Our roving reporter, Nigel Thompson, interviews Neville Young, Director of Enterprise and Innovation at Yorkshire & Humber AHSN and Darren Crombie from Bridgit Care, one of the innovators hosted in the AHSN Network innovator zone. They discuss how AHSNs support innovators.

The second episode in a short series focusing on the AHSN Network at #HETT21. Our roving reporter, Nigel Thompson, interviews Tim Robinson, Commercial Director from East Midlands AHSN and Pamela Penn from Spirit Digital, one of the innovators hosted in the AHSN Network innovator zone. They discuss how AHSNs support innovators.

The first episode in a short series focusing on the AHSN Network at #HETT21 and the associated themes. Featuring AHSN-supported innovators and AHSN experts on their take on this year’s show.

It’s suspected that 30 per cent of 5.4 million patients currently diagnosed with asthma in the UK have been misdiagnosed.  The NHS spends £1.1 billion on asthma treatment and management annually, with 90 per cent of this cost going directly on medication, including the prescription of steroid inhalers.  In this episode, we hear about a programme to improve the diagnosis and management of asthma wi...

Around 1,400 people each year die from a severe asthma attack; and asthma deaths are 50 per cent more likely in poorest areas compared with the richest. Now, people with severe asthma are being offered a newer type of treatment alongside their usual asthma medicines. These are known as monoclonal antibodies, also referred to as biologics. Biologics are a game changer for people whose lives have be...

In this episode our host Dr Hasan Chowhan delves into the NHS Innovation Accelerator and Digital Health. London Accelerator - two programmes run by the AHSN Network to help fast track health innovators to meet the challenges facing the NHS and social care system today. What do they offer innovators? Which one should you apply for? Do they really help? Hasan finds out by questioning one of the AHSN...

One of the causes of heart attack and stroke is a genetic condition called Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH), which creates an abnormal level of cholesterol in the blood. A 34-year old woman in Carlisle, Ciara Wannop, didn’t know she had the condition until she had a heart attack while 26 weeks’ pregnant. She feels lucky to have had an early warning of a potentially life-limiting condition. In t...

In this episode, Dr Hasan Chowhan explores the challenges facing pulmonary rehab services, which have been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Greater strain will continue on these services as we support COVID patients with longer term respiratory problems. So what can innovators do to help? Listen and find out... Dr Chowhan interviews Kelly Redden-Rowley, a Respiratory Physiotherapist and...

In this episode we chat to Dr Owen Bowden-Jones, a psychiatrist with more than 20 years' experience of helping people with mental health and substance misuse problems. He is also the founder of the Club Drug Clinic and author of ' The Drug Conversation'.  He sets out the challenges facing this sector and where innovation may help. We also hear from the innovators behind the Smoke Free app , Kontig...

In this episode, Kevin Brooks, a bids specialist working for Wessex AHSN , gives listeners some hugely helpful tips on how to be successful in applying for health and care innovation funding. Sign up to our funding newsletter.

Since Covid-19 hit the UK in early 2020, health and care services have digitised at a dramatic pace.  When the crisis is over, a number of questions will need to be answered: for example, was the technology deployed in the most effective way; were downsides addressed; what further changes are needed to achieve full benefits; and how do providers protect the interests of particular groups?    In th...

At the start of the Covid-19 outbreak, NHSX , the AHSN Network , PUBLIC and the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government launched #TechForce19 to find technology that could help vulnerable people during the pandemic. In this series of three podcasts, hear from the companies who were selected to receive nationwide support and funding to take their innovations to the next level. Episod...

At the start of the Covid-19 outbreak, NHSX , the AHSN Network , PUBLIC and the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government launched #TechForce19 to find technology that could help vulnerable people during the pandemic. In this series of three podcasts, hear from the companies who were selected to receive nationwide support and funding to take their innovations to the next level. Episod...

At the start of the Covid-19 outbreak, NHSX , the AHSN Network , PUBLIC and the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government launched #TechForce19 to find technology that could help vulnerable people during the pandemic. In this series of three podcasts, hear from the companies who were selected to receive nationwide support and funding to take their innovations to the next level. Episod...

The mental health sector is under more pressure than ever, with our society facing extraordinary challenges during the Covid-19 outbreak. In this episode, our host Dr Hasan Chowhan explores innovation in mental health care for adults. Vick Haworth from Isorropia Foundation joins him to talk about their new successful approach to treating patients on the Isle of Wight, we hear from Brain in Hand 's...

This episode was produced by The Innovation Agency, the Academic Health Science Network for the north west coast.

Leading authority on stroke medicine, Professor Gary Ford CBE joins the podcast to describe the big challenges facing the NHS in the field of cardiovascular health and what we're doing to innovate.  Did you know that blood pressure can now be measured using a smartphone camera? Hear about this groundbreaking technology from Xim, plus AliveCor – the story of a pocket-sized ECG that’s gone global, a...

Breast surgeon with breast cancer, Dr Liz O'Riordan, explores NHS innovation needs in cancer diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation with our host Dr Hasan Chowhan. We hear from innovators using artificial intelligence for diagnosis, plus apps supporting patient journeys and detecting skin cancer. If you are an innovator working in this clinical field, there is lots to learn in this podcast.

Episode 1 of the Innovation Exchange podcast explores the challenges facing our health and care service in relation to ageing. NHS England's Clinical Director for Older People, Professor Martin Vernon joins our host Dr Hasan Chowhan, plus we hear about exciting innovations MySense , Safe Steps , Droplet and Escape Pain that could change the way we look after our health as we age.