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This is the sixth in a series of daily posts on the wide-ranging impact of Health Innovation Oxford & Thames Valley and our partners over our first ten years in improving patient outcomes and generating economic growth. Today we’re looking at how we’re boosting the economy by supporting innovators. Our region is a leading national and international health and life sciences cluster, home to a rich and diverse community of innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers. Through our commission from the Office for Life Sciences (OLS) we have accelerated health and economic gains by fostering long-term partnerships with industry and a culture of innovation in the NHS. Through real world evaluation we help to build evidence for high impact innovations that can address current and future health and social care needs. We work with the other health innovation networks across England to identify needs, provide advice, support adoption and spread, and the optimisation of patient pathways. In a 2022/23 survey companies we have worked with told us we helped them to: ·        safeguard and create 39 jobs ·        raise almost £17 million in revenue ·        secure more than £5 million in public investment Read more: https://lnkd.in/eyvXKXjT ‘New year, new name … same aim: Building on a decade of health innovation’ #HealthInnovationOx

🚨 Exciting news alert 🚨 The moment we’ve been waiting for is finally here! The sign-up period for our new 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 on social and behavioural sciences has just started! 🚀 Are you interested in using social and behavioural sciences for infectious disease prevention? Whether you’re a public health professional, social scientist, researcher or social worker, this platform is tailor-made for you 👇 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: 🌟 You'll be united to professionals interested in social and behavioural sciences for infectious disease prevention, in a space for sharing experiences, discussing developments, and participating in events. 🌟 You’ll have access to a dedicated platform offering interactive activities, networking, training, and much more to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing. 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dgDE3yft If you have any questions, contact us at prevention@ecdc.europa.eu. 𝗧𝗮𝗴 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱! Bear in mind that access to the Community of Practice will not be granted to professionals working outside the EU/EEA or for commercial entities. Project team: ECDC, Verian Group, NOVA National School of Public Health, the EHMA - European Health Management Association, Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Universidade Nova de Lisboa and UCL Centre for Behaviour Change #HealthBehaviourMatters #CoP4Prevention #EU4Health #ECDC #health #publichealth #InfectiousDiseases #BehavioralScience #HealthLiteracy #Collaboration #Networking #KnowledgeSharing

We're enhancing the health of Coventry’s residents through the Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) 💙 🙌 Funded by NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research), the HDRC aims to make councils research-active, engaging the community in research to address health factors and find evidence-based solutions. In collaboration with Coventry City Council, University of Warwick, UCL Institute of Health Equity, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, as well as voluntary sectors and the local community, the HDRC will create and support research efforts aimed at addressing various health-related factors, including: 💰 Income 🎓 Education  💼 Job insecurity Watch the new video to learn more about the key issues we're tackling, including: ⚖ Health disparities: Two babies born in Coventry today could face a life expectancy gap of up to ten years due to their environment, highlighting the impact of social determinants like housing and education.  🏡 Social determinants of health: Factors such as the quality of housing and educational opportunities significantly influence overall health outcomes. 👥 Health services: Quality healthcare not only improves physical well-being but also promotes empowerment, inclusion and community belonging. Sinead Ouillon, a researcher within our Centre for Trust, Peace & Social Relations (CTPSR), explains: “We need to know what lived experience is. We need to know what the challenges are. We have services and policies that are not working for local people and it’s local people who are the experts in how they live.” You can watch to the video here: https://lnkd.in/eqqexjEy 📹 #CovResearch

Today I has a truly enriching experience as I had the pleasure of engaging with colleagues at the University of Global Health Equity's online platform. We delved into the exciting initiatives undertaken by REASSURED-d@UP research group at The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria, focusing on the advancement of point-of-care (POC) diagnostics services in resource-limited settings. Here are some key highlights from our discussion: 1. Local Policies and Guidelines: We underscored the critical importance of establishing local policies and guidelines to effectively steer the implementation of POC diagnostics, ensuring their seamless integration into healthcare systems. 2. Stakeholder Engagement: Emphasizing the significance of meaningful engagement with key stakeholders, we recognized that collaboration and consultation are paramount for the successful adoption and utilization of POC diagnostics. 3. Environmental Responsibility: In our pursuit of innovation, we are mindful of the environmental footprint. Thus, we discussed strategies for limiting environmental damage during the development and deployment phases of POC diagnostics. 4. User-Centric Approach: At the heart of our discussions was the acknowledgment that end users' perspectives are invaluable. Therefore, we emphasized the importance of considering end users' views at every stage of development and implementation to ensure usability and effectiveness. 5. Local Development and Manufacturing: We reiterated the need to support local development and manufacturing of POC diagnostics. By doing so, we can reduce costs and enhance accessibility, thereby empowering communities with essential healthcare tools. I am eagerly anticipating future collaborations on diagnostics research with the University of Global Health Equity. Together, we can continue to drive innovation and make tangible contributions to global health. #lifechangers

The countdown is on to EACH24 - ASPIRE Australian Social Prescribing Institute of Research and Education's International Social Prescribing Conference on 25-27 June 2024 at the iconic State Library of NSW and the Museum of Contemporary Art. There's so much to discuss and discover about social prescribing as it continues to gain momentum and embed in health and care systems around the world. The time for social prescribing is now. Join researchers, entrepreneurs, policy makers, PHNs, health and community sector leaders, service providers, clinicians and others to discuss: ✅ social prescribing's alignment with current policy agendas of federal and state governments 🔶 smart models already underway and being evaluated for impact nationally and internationally 💡 consumer and clinician experience 💠 promising models in early stages of co-design 📚 the results from recent research If you are a student or ASPIRE member there are discounted registrations. All can register here: https://lnkd.in/gT3pqW93 Demonstrate your commitment to social prescribing and improving health and wellbeing by considering one of the high-value sponsoring partner opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gJdFn5fr #socialprescribing #newfrontiers #healthreform #leadership Dr J.R. Baker Paresh Dawda Tracey Johnson Rosemary V Calder Tina Janamian

I have just arrived back from a lifechanging trip to Geneva for a workshop on "Disrupting research and learning for health #equity: What, Who and How?" put on by the Alliance for Health for Policy and Systems Research, the World Health Organization Department of Social Determinants of Health #sdoh, Boston University School of Public Health, and RWJF.  We looked at who is involved in the #production (or co-production) of knowledge to improve #health equity, who decides how this knowledge is produced and used, who #legitimizes what #action is taken based on knowledge produced, and why and how such knowledge is ultimately acted upon. https://lnkd.in/epQ4FfQe A workshop like this tackles difficult questions around what social determinants of health are and what they mean in research. What is expertise, and who are experts? What is evidence? How do we get the evidence to #policy folx so it can be used? What does it mean to disrupt, what methods might we employ, and why do we need to do that? What are different ways of knowing? Why is it lifechanging? 1-I got to meet other strong minoritized scholars speaking up for their #Indigenous and #community #partners as leaders and #experts on health and #wellbeing 2-I got to process some #trauma of inequity and bullying in the workplace (as well as discussing how traumatic it can be to be a minoritized scholar working with our own communities through #colonization and its impacts) with others and have never felt so validated, and have finally stopped wondering what is wrong with ME and that #selfcare is critically essential 3-I realized that I LOVE what I do. I love supporting Indigenous communities through their OWN #RFPs and that this is an absolute unique way to have Indigenous led research, determinates, methodologies, and more. If other #Tribes or communities are interested in this, please let me know and I will reach out to partners doing this to connect you! Also, I learned so so much more, but there is much too much to post :) Do you have any perspectives you would like to share in this conversation?

The National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) is providing £55 million worth of #research investment to tackle health #inequalities and improve #health outcomes in local areas across the UK. NIHR is investing a second wave of funding into 11 new Health Determinants Research Collaborations (HDRCs) over the next five years. The local government partnerships will boost research capacity and capability in some of the UK’s most deprived areas. They will span the devolved administrations and include a mixture of urban, rural and coastal areas. The 11 new HDRCs went ‘live’ on 1 January 2024. A further 6 HDRCs will start on 1 January 2025, providing the agreed criteria are met during their development year. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gwS2hfYJ #Fitness #physicalactivity #sport #activelifestyle #coastalcommunities

It is not too late to apply! The Health Equity Academy in System Transformation 2024-2025 cohort is designed to strengthen health care providers’ understanding of the social drivers of health to encourage holistic care in marginalized communities. https://lnkd.in/eDmqYza8

Excellent analysis of the health research system ... how do these conclusions apply to the humanitarian, environmental and development sectors?

💡Expression of Interest: Be Published in the Future Healthy Countdown 2030 Supplement to the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) is excited to announce an opportunity for authors to contribute to the upcoming Future Healthy Countdown 2030 Supplement, set to be featured in the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA). This supplement will spotlight pioneering research on how learning and employment pathways can inform policy and practice to enhance the health and wellbeing of children and young people (aged 0-24 years) across Australia. 🔍 Why Contribute? This is a unique opportunity to have your work reach a broad audience and influence the future of health policy and practice for Australia's youth. For more details, visit https://lnkd.in/gHxj4xg8 Last year, I had the privilege of leading a paper for the MJA alongside a group of fantastic young diverse leaders (Khalid Muse | Jennifer Rowan | Planning Saw | Thomas White | Angelica Ojinnaka-Psillakis | Tharidhu Peries | Nicola Paula Miranda | Anyuop Dau | Luisa Taafua | Shireen Ali | Charlize N. | Maeson Harvey & Dr Christina Zorbas) which centered on their lived and living experiences. The paper, titled “who holds power in decision making for young people’s future?” (found here: https://lnkd.in/gte264h7) explored the importance of young people’s views and experiences in policy development. It’s impossible to imagine sustainable and robust health solutions for young people without their voices and experiences leading the way. Please share this opportunity widely within your networks. Dr Sandro Demaio | Susan Maury (PhD, MSc) | Sharon Goldfeld AM | Kate Lycett