July 2018

31 July 2018

Health Education England’s Genomics Education Programme (GEP) have worked with the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) to create a series of webinars and podcasts covering Genomics in Primary Care. With increasing access to genomic testing through clinical care, research projects and direct-to-consumer testing, growing numbers of patients are presenting to their primary care professionals with questions about genomics.

Read "New online resources helps GPs answer patients' questions on genomics"

24 July 2018

Health Education England (HEE) is asking for case studies, evidence and insights to support a major independent review into the digital future of the NHS. By sharing their experiences, contributors can help to build an understanding about which technologies are already being used effectively now, and which offer the best potential to be used in healthcare in the future.

Read "Share your evidence and experience to help shape the NHS's digital future"

13 July 2018

The West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) has celebrated the best of innovation in healthcare around the region by presenting its third annual awards. The winners of the Meridian Celebration of Innovation Awards.were announced this evening.

Read "West Midlands' healthcare sector celebrated with innovation awards"

4 July 2018

WMAHSN supported innovations have featured in a campaign to mark the 70th anniversary of the NHS. The campaign has shone a spotlight on the diverse range of innovations both existing and coming into the NHS, with a new innovation revealed every day.

Read "WMAHSN supported innovations help celebrate NHS's 70th birthday"

2 July 2018

Whisk - the world’s smartest food platform - has been selected as the winner of the global Ascensia Diabetes Challenge during the American Diabetes Association’s 78th Scientific Sessions in Orlando, FL. Birmingham-based Whisk was signed posted to the funding opportunity by WMAHSN.

Read "WMAHSN helps smart food app to global recognition"