Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria

05/12/2025

Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria is working with Tellmi, an early-intervention digital platform supporting 16–30-year-olds whose ability to work is affected by mental health challenges.

The platform provides safe, anonymous peer support, text-based therapy, and a directory of local work and mental health services - all as part of the region’s new NHS WorkWell programme.

Tellmi is inviting a small group of 16–30-year-olds with lived experience of mental health difficulties affecting work to join an online workshop.

- Wednesday 10 December
- £25 Amazon voucher for taking part

👉 To register, email: jodie@tellmi.help

05/12/2025

Digital innovations can help people stay in work. That's why the NENC Integrated Care Board and Health Innovation NENC are excited to unveil six digital innovation selected through the NHS WorkWell Programme!

These innovations offer targeted support:
- Easier Mental Health Access: Dr Julian, Tellmi & XR Therapeutics
- Better Physical Recovery: Sword Health & Sunderland MSK Service
- Dedicated Women's Health: Virtual Menopause Clinics

An expert panel selected these from over 130 applications to ensure they deliver the greatest benefits across our region.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/48OEaZS

04/12/2025

HI NENC supported one of the first Citizens’ Juries on Pain Management to take place in England - bringing people with lived experience together with clinicians, academics and system leaders to rethink how persistent pain is supported across the region.

The Jury explored how we move beyond medical treatment alone and design more joined, person-centred care. Their recommendations will now help shape future clinical, research and commissioning work.

👉 Read the full story and key insights from the event: https://bit.ly/4iva0y1

04/12/2025

We're delighted to announce 6 new digital health innovations are being rolled out through the NHS WorkWell Programme! From 24/7 mental health access to virtual physio & menopause clinics, we're helping people in the North East & North Cumbria stay in, or return to work.

Selected from 130+ applications, these solutions are set to make a big difference.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/48OEaZS

03/12/2025

HI NENC and the NENC Renal Network are launching a Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Community of Practice - a new space to share resources, best practice and real-world case studies to support earlier identification and better management of CKD.

🎙️ Featuring expert speakers from across the region and UK.

📅 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/49UN6y6

03/12/2025

We're thrilled to announce the launch of six innovative digital health solutions designed to support people experiencing poor health to stay in or return to work.

Through the NHS WorkWell Programme, the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board partnered with Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria to select these fantastic tools, ranging from 24/7 mental health support and virtual reality therapy to digital physiotherapy and dedicated menopause clinics.

We had over 130 applications, and a diverse panel chose the best to make a real impact across our region.

Working with local teams and the DWP, we're now working to roll out these innovations.

Watch the video: https://bit.ly/4iCO4kT

Find out more: https://bit.ly/48vy3Z6

On 19th June 2025, Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria hosted a showcase event, which invited this shortlist of innovators to attend a “dragon’s d...

02/12/2025

On Wednesday 19th November (International Men's Day), the Department of Health and Social Care launched a plan to tackle physical and mental health challenges faced by men and boys, and reduce inequalities.

Marketing and Communications Officer, Mark Pattison, reflects on his involvement from a Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement perspective.

Read the full blog on the HI NENC website:
https://bit.ly/3JWHrgn

01/12/2025

In this article, Professor Ahmet Fuat outlines six practical steps to improve cardiovascular disease (CVD) detection, risk management, and treatment.

This comes as CVD mortality in the UK rises for the first time in decades. Applied together, these steps can help slow the UK CVD curve sooner, faster, and more equitably.

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4rfafBj

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01/12/2025

This month, Dr Nicola Hutchinson, Chief Executive for HI NENC, discusses the importance of centering innovation around the experiences of patients.

Read more in her blog 👇
https://bit.ly/3JOgefP

28/11/2025

It’s been a busy month at HI NENC! Here’s a snapshot of what the team has been up to:

🌟 Celebrating colleagues at the Gateshead Trust Star Awards, recognising outstanding contributions across the Trust

🤝 Joining public members from across the country to represent our region at a national public involvement event for the Secure Data Environment.

💊 Sharing recommendations from our Citizens’ Jury on Pain Management to support better care across the region

🎤 Hearing impactful stories at our Full Team Meeting, including Hannah Graham’s storytelling on preterm birth and Steve Roest’s journey as a health innovator

28/11/2025

HI NENC is running a series of free online bite-sized Overprescribing Masterclasses to support GPs, Pharmacists and ANPs with structured medication reviews and reducing inappropriate prescribing.

The programme consists of three one-hour lunchtime sessions, delivered via Teams. Sessions can be attended individually, but joining all three is recommended.

Topics include:
• Understanding polypharmacy and overprescribing
• Shared decision making and key legal considerations
• Case studies with a Geriatrician

Register here: https://bit.ly/48ynW78

27/11/2025

The Intelligent Compliance Obligation Register (iCOR) helps organisations meet environmental, health and safety responsibilities with less time, fewer resources, and greater confidence - supporting sustainability and NHS Net Zero goals.

With support from HI NENC, iCOR has scaled its intelligent self-audit tools and expert-reviewed legal registers to streamline regulatory risk management and boost staff engagement.

👉 Read the full case study: https://bit.ly/4ptHEGC