At the South West Academic Health Science Network (SW AHSN), we are tackling the issue of smoking in pregnancy by playing a key role in the regional Maternity and Neonatal Safety Improvement Programme (MatNeoSIP). To mark the Stoptober campaign, Tracey Sargent – Maternity Improvement Adviser at the SW AHSN – talks to a young mum, who quit Read More
Archives for October 2020
New search begins for AI tools to save lives and improve care
A second competition for artificial intelligence technologies to receive funding through the £140m AI in Health and Care Award will open on 3 November, and close at 1pm on 8 December 2020. Technology companies, researchers and developers will be able to apply for help to develop and test AI products which meet the strategic aims Read More
Safer care during COVID-19
A rapid-learning report on the role of Patient Safety Collaboratives (PSCs) during the pandemic has been published by the AHSN Network. PSCs are just one part of the health and care system which responded quickly to the immediate crisis from COVID-19 in March. They reprioritised their day-to-day work and took on new programmes at speed, Read More