Bringing together the NHS, universities, industry, third sector & social care, our vision is to transform health and care through innovation
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Our 2024/25 Impact Report highlights HIWM’s pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of evidence-based innovations that have improved patient outcomes, enhanced NHS productivity & contributed to economic growth across the West Midlands.
Read the report: healthinnovationwestmidlands…
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Proud to have contributed to work shortlisted for two @HSJ_Awards 2026.
In the West Midlands, over 459 people had their risk of opioid-related death halved through cross-sector collaboration.
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#HSJPatientSafety
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Innovation was front and centre on the @HealthInnovNet stand at #NHSConfedExpo today!
HIWM's Amanda Risino and Judith Stewart spent the day connecting with Network-supported innovators - including Jeff Bousfield, CEO at @NonacusLtd.
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Ready to take your solution global?
Join an exclusive UK delegation to India this October as part of the UK–India Diagnostics Cohort 2026.
Limited places available, secure yours now! bit.ly/48F23CT
Applications close on Tuesday 30 June
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Strike action starts from 7am Monday 15 June and runs until 7am Friday 19 June. Some NHS services will be affected.
You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.
Please continue to come forward for the care you need
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Our latest data release enables researchers to study new genetic ancestry data from over 750,000 volunteers, more than any other research programme. Read about the new data and how #OurFutureHealth can help your research into diseases. ourfuturehealth.org.uk/news/…
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Delighted to speak at the @NHS_CEP Big Pitch- 10 years of world-leading healthcare innovation.
My mission is to tear down the barriers between brilliant ideas and patients who need them.
245 new innovators welcomed today. Proud to be your voice in Government.
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We're hiring an ICS Innovation Portfolio Manager 🌟
Lead innovation across two ICSs, shaping culture and connecting clinical need with real solutions.
📅 Closes 28 June 2026
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#NHSJobs #HealthInnovation #WestMidlands
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Congratulations to our researchers Prof Ye Oo & Dr @clpalles, who have secured @MedResFdn funding for two new projects to better understand and reduce the side effects of cancer immunotherapy – helping patients to live better during and after treatment 👏
birminghambrc.nihr.ac.uk/new…
ALT Prof ye oo and Dr Claire Palles standing in a science lab wearing lab coats
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The latest Health Innovation West Midlands newsletter is live 🚀
Here's what's inside:
🔹 Grow Digital Health Midlands
🔹 NHS digital leaders event
🔹 Black Maternity Matters
🔹 We're hiring
🔹 New webinar series
🔹 NHS ConfedExpo and more!
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Today at Med-Tech Expo on the @MedilinkMids Insights Stage our Director of Economic, Commercial and Business Development, Judith Stewart, shared some honest insights on what it really takes to succeed in the NHS MedTech market and the opportunities for Midlands innovators.
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📢 We’re recruiting: Industry Engagement Manager (Band 7)
📍 St George’s Hospital, Stafford
🕒 Part time – 30 hours per week
📅 Closing date: 7 June 2026
➡️ Apply here: healthjobsuk.com/job/v793093…
#ResearchJobs #NHSJobs
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Missed our latest newsletter?
Catch up on research on inflammatory arthritis, a new COPD risk tool for primary care, insights into sarcopenic obesity, highlights from recent events & more.
Read it here:
birminghambrc.nihr.ac.uk/dev…
Sign up for future editions:
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The thyroid–miscarriage connection: New research and hope for the future
30 June | 6–7pm | Online
How might thyroid health be linked to miscarriage – even when tests appear normal?
Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-thyro…
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New research from our Sarcopenia & Multimorbidity theme shows that muscle loss in liver disease varies by underlying cause.
The findings highlight why personalised assessment & care matter for people living with liver disease.
Read more: birminghambrc.nihr.ac.uk/new…
@UoB_JonesLab
ALT Nurse helping a middle aged man walk using a walker in a clinical setting. Text on image: News: Muscle loss in liver disease varies by underlying cause
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This isn't your average PM role 👇
At Health Innovation West Midlands, you'll drive programmes that genuinely change how health & care works.
No NHS background needed — just great project leadership skills.
📅 Closes 9 June 2026
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Health Innovation West Midlands retweeted
What does PhD research look like inside our Birmingham BRC?
Our new blog series #PhDPerspectives shares the people and projects behind our PhD research. First up: Ana Crastin (@unibirmingham) on muscle loss in inflammatory disease.
👉birminghambrc.nihr.ac.uk/new…
#PhDResearch
ALT A brown haired woman wearing a lab coat standing inside a scientific laboratory. Text on graphic: PhD Perspectives. Understanding muscle loss in inflammatory disease. By Ana Crastin. Read the blog
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On Wed 3 June Judith Stewart will be speaking at #MedTechExpo!
'Cluster Power: Building the West Midlands Health Technology Engine' will showcase why the West Midlands is emerging as one of the UK's most formidable health technology clusters.
Register: med-techexpo.com/newfront/ho…
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How might thyroid health be linked to miscarriage – even when tests appear normal?
Join our free public talk with Dr @RimaDSmith (@unibirmingham) exploring new research aiming to improve care for women families.
📅 30 June | 6–7pm | Online
Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-thyro…
ALT A pregnant woman holding her belly. Text on graphic: From our free webinar series. The thyroid-miscarriage connection: new research and hope for the future. Tuesday 30 June, 6-7pm. With Dr Rima Dhillon Smith, University of Birmingham
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Fantastic day at the #WomensHealth #Midlands Regional Workshop - powerful discussions on the renewed Women's Health Strategy, neighbourhood health, innovation, and using data to drive better outcomes for women across the Midlands. Real momentum building! @NHSEngland
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