A shared focus across the Health Innovation Network

While the 15 health innovation networks work to address regional needs with locally-relevant approaches, we all have the same underpinning priorities.

Alongside our national programmes, these national priorities inform the activities for every health innovation network and the work we do.

Digital and artificial intelligence

We work to find, test and implement digital technologies that improve patient outcomes, increase NHS productivity and reduce waiting lists at scale, while delivering economic growth.

 

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Diversity, inclusion and equality

By championing diverse innovators, shaping systems and spreading EDI best practice we will better serve all communities.

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Environmental sustainability

By supporting the development and spread of technologies and best practice, we will accelerate the transition to a Net Zero health service.

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Health inequalities

By working with diverse innovators and closely with communities, we will develop innovations and improvements that create a fairer health system.

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Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) and co-production

By involving patients, carers and the public in innovation, we can better design solutions for those who will benefit from them.

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Patient safety

By building collaboration and communities of practice across health and social care, we will help create a safer future for the NHS.

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Workforce

By working closely with innovators, clinicians and commissioners, we will relieve pressure on NHS staff and build capacity and capability.

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