Tim Powell, an advanced practice physiotherapist at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust and clinical advisor to the SW AHSN, shares how a new exercise programme is helping people with joint pain. Read More
BLOG: Genomes – the key to personalised care
In this blog, Jonathon Gray, Chief Executive of the SW AHSN, looks at the exciting changes that genomic medicine could make to the future of the NHS. Read More
Patients and public come together for launch of the South West Q Exchange Project
Jono Broad – Patient Leader at the South West Academic Health Science Network and Q Community Member – talks about the success of the first Quality Improvement Partner Panels training day in this short blog.
New NHS data shows targets are already being met for stroke prevention programme
New data from NHS Digital shows that a nationwide push to find undiagnosed patients with an irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation (AF) has identified over 130,000 people within the first year. In addition, a record number of people with AF have been prescribed the anti-clotting therapy needed to reduce the likelihood of life-threatening strokes related to the condition. Read More
South West healthcare entrepreneurs gather to pitch ideas for life-saving innovations
Healthcare entrepreneurs from the South West of England gathered at Exeter Racecourse to take part in a four-day workshop designed to give their tech innovations a comprehensive health check before they are launched to the market. Read More