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Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC)
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HI NENC is one of 15 regional Health Innovation organisations. We are dedicated to supporting innovation into health and social care, to improve population health and drive economic growth. Visit: https://healthinnovationnenc.org.uk
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This month’s reflections from our Chief Exec highlight how lived experience is shaping support for people with persistent pain, helping families of premature babies, and driving community heart-health initiatives.

Read more in Dr Nicola Hutchinson's latest blog 👇
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November 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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💊 Join us for the next Overprescribing Community of Practice.

Hear from India Cannon, Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist, Cumbria Health, and colleagues across the ICB as they share success stories, best practice tips, and lessons learned in tackling anticholinergic burden.

Register: bit.ly/43G0yBX
November 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Thanks to the brilliant jurors, speakers & exhibitors at our Citizens’ Jury on Pain Management! 🙌 We shared the jury’s recommendations on moving beyond medical-only approaches to support people with persistent pain.

Read more: healthinnovationnenc.org.uk/citizens-jur...

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November 14, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Our October Newsletter is out now!

Inside this month's issue:
🟢 SPOT CKD pilot begins at GP practices to improve CKD diagnosis and outcomes
🟢 Innovative pilot helping patients to quit smoking in North East and Yorkshire
🟢 Setting up a Citizens’ Jury in NENC

Read here 👇
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October 31, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Yesterday, HI NENC hosted the Innovation Forum, bringing together the NHS innovation workforce from across our region to collaborate and discuss the future. We heard from DHSC on upcoming NHS IP guideline changes and took part in an Innovation Design Service session to shape the future forums.
October 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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New BMJ Open paper shows how community-led design can boost NHS Health Check uptake in underserved groups. We’re proud to have supported this vital research tackling health inequalities in the North East.

🔗 Read the paper: bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjo...
October 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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It’s #CholesterolMonth!

HI NENC delivers a portfolio programme supporting cardiovascular disease prevention across the region.

This month, we'll be sharing resources for healthcare professionals with a focus on cholesterol. Stay tuned for more!
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October 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Heart failure is a growing challenge in the North East & North Cumbria. On #WorldHeartDay, Dr Saira Malik shared how a new programme is improving care, with HI NENC & the ICB working together for patients.

Read more: bit.ly/42hM6PX
October 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Back at the Fisherman’s Mission yesterday delivering Healthy Heart Checks for the local fishing community 💙 Wind & rain didn’t stop us - GPs joined to give follow-up advice. Proud to bring vital health checks straight to the community.

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September 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Join us for the 2nd Heart Failure webinar, where Ben Mole, Programme Manager for CDRC, will demonstrate how digital tools can help identify uncoded patients and support better treatment planning.

📅 17th September 2025, 12:00-13:00

Register 👇
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August 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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At HI NENC, we’ve built patient voices into our remote monitoring project from day one, with help from Involve North East.

💬 “Patients offer a valuable perspective… helping create a more holistic understanding of health.” – Violet Rook

👉 More info: bit.ly/4l20Nx3
August 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Join us for a full-day event exploring innovative solutions that are improving population health and supporting economic growth across the North of England.

📅 1st October, 9:30am–6:00pm
📍 Cloth Hall Court, Leeds

Register: bit.ly/4m0oWol

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July 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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♀️ Meet the 10 trailblazing female founders who are transforming women’s healthcare across the North and beyond.

We’ve brought their stories together in one brochure, showcasing how innovation, investment, and purpose can drive real change.

🔗 See the brochure here: bit.ly/4lKTiuU
July 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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📣 Masterclass: Remote Monitoring in General Practice Saves You Appointments

Join us to hear how GP teams are using remote monitoring to cut workload and improve patient care.

📅 15th July 2025, 12:30–13:30

Register 👇
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July 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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📢 Calling all professionals in Parkinson’s care!

Join us for Supporting the Parkinson’s Movement – a powerful regional event on 8th October at Ramside Hall, Durham.

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July 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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📣 We’re inviting 12 care homes to join our new digital accelerator pilot, with support & funding to adopt innovative technology like GP Connect.

📅 The 6 month pilot is due to begin in September, with expressions of interest open until 25th July.

Visit: healthinnovationnenc.org.uk/social-care-...
July 9, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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“For every £1 spent on women’s health in our area, we save £5 in the long run.”

Dr Saira Malik shares why it’s important for women to have equitable access to healthcare.

Listen to Part 2 of the Women’s Health podcast here: healthinnovationnenc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
July 4, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Huge well done to the Medipex NHS Innovation Awards and Showcase Winners 2025!

We're delighted to see @stsftrust.bsky.social in the mix of winners, representing the North East and North Cumbria! Congratulations to everyone involved 👏

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June 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Dr Nicola Hutchinson opens our Show and Tell Event, highlighting innovations to reduce economic inactivity in the North East and North Cumbria, often linked to mental and musculoskeletal health. We're proud to support NENC ICB in finding solutions that make a difference.
June 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Big strides in pain management! Our Citizens' Jury in the North East & North Cumbria is shaping future NHS services. 14 diverse jurors have heard expert evidence & are crafting recommendations. Outcomes due July 2025! 👀

Read more: healthinnovationnenc.org.uk/citizens-jur...

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June 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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A fantastic first day at #NHSConfed! It was great to be joined by OPCI and many other brilliant innovators at the Health Innovation Network stand. Sir Jim Mackey & @samanthallen.bsky.social delivered inspiring speeches on NHS reform and the vital role of collaboration in driving it forward.
June 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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We’ve been working with the Northern Cancer Alliance on an Unmet Need Call to find innovations that increase early cancer diagnosis.

💷 We’re delighted to announce that eight pioneering projects have secured over £500k in funding.

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June 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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By uniting the NHS & industry, Health Innovation Networks can drive real change for patients.

HI NENC’s work with Amgen & Sanofi is a real-world example of how working together can save lives.

Read more: healthinnovationnenc.org.uk/bridging-the...
June 6, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Last chance to register!

🎙️ Caroline Hooper, Senior Clinical Pharmacist at North Easington PCN, will lead our next #Overprescribing Community of Practice on Using Data to Address Overprescribing.

📅 Monday 16th June | 12:30pm–1:30pm

Register here 👇
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June 5, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Over £500k has been awarded to early cancer detection projects in the North East and North Cumbria. The funding comes from an Unmet Need Call launched by HI NENC, in partnership with the Northern Cancer Alliance.

Learn more about the innovations 👇
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June 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM