Blogs

Clinical pharmacist, Will Burlace, explains how SPOT CKD is improving kidney health in underserved communities through early diagnosis and care.

In this blog, Dr. Nick Hartshorne-Evans, CEO and Founder of the Pumping Marvellous Foundation, shares how his own experience with heart failure inspired him to create the national charity.

In this month’s blog, our CEO, Dr Nicola Hutchinson, welcomes two important government reports which have been published. Nicola also shares how HI NENC is supporting the implementation of major patient safety initiative Martha’s Rule, and how to hear insights…

In this month’s blog, our Chief Executive, Dr Nicola Hutchinson, reflects on NHS ConfedExpo 2025 and highlights some of the pioneering innovators showcased on the Health Innovation Network stand. These innovators have developed digital solutions spanning diagnostics, AI, and machine…

In her latest monthly update, Dr Nicola Hutchinson, Chief Executive of Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC), highlights current and emerging innovations that are improving population health outcomes and supporting economic growth across the region and nationally….

In her latest monthly update, Dr Nicola Hutchinson, Chief Executive of Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC), shares exciting news about a pioneering new programme to improve the diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease, highlights the success…

Dr Nicola Hutchinson highlights Heart Month, the Healthy Hearts programme, and the Health and Growth Accelerator, showcasing how HI NENC is driving innovation to support communities most in need.

In this blog post, Chloe Blewitt, Project Manager at Health Innovation North East North Cumbria (HI NENC), shares updates on the Mindset XR programme. As the Mindset XR Programme Lead for North East, North Cumbria, and Scotland, she supports regional…

Dr Nicola Hutchinson, Chief Executive at Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC), reflects on 2024’s milestones and shares aspirations for 2025

Dr Nicola Hutchison reflects on an inspiring month for HI NENC, from celebrating the Bright Ideas in Health Awards to showcasing regional innovations to NHS England leaders.

Myfolks bridges the gap between health and social care – an app and support system that aims to combat social isolation by using technology to provide help at the press of a button. The Myfolks app connects users with supportive…

In this blog, Mark Pattison shares his personal journey with testicular cancer and explains why he is a Movember ambassador.

As part of our Innovation for Healthcare Inequalities Programme (InHIP), Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC) conducted a series of Healthy Heart Check sessions were for Black-African, South Asian and the indigenous underserved communities in Middlesbrough. Working…

In this blog, Dr Nicola Hutchison, Chief Executive for Health Innovation North East North Cumbria (HI NENC), discusses the release of this years shortlist for the Bright Ideas in Health Awards and it’s focus on Women’s health. Nicola also shines…

In this blog, Rachael Forbister, Programme Manager here at HI NENC, opens up about her experiences with breast cancer. If you are affected by anything raised in this blog, please reach out to Breast Cancer Now for support.  To donate…