Wessex AHSN: Who we are

• About Wessex AHSN

  

  We use a spot/seed/spread approach to identify best practice in healthcare and to drive the adoption and spread of innovation for a healthier nation. By working in partnership with our member organisations and industry, we are uniquely placed to support the NHS in increasing its contribution to the economy. In Wessex, our results are evaluated by the Centre for Implementation Science. You can view our Business Plan for 2017-18 here.

• How we work

  

  Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) are member led organisations within the NHS. There are 15 AHSNs in England, and they were created in 2013 with the aim of bringing together health services, academia and industry to promote and support innovation to improve patient outcomes and generate economic benefits. We cover Hampshire, Dorset, South Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight.

• Our structure and governance

  

  Led by our executive team, which provide direction and oversight of our work, our governance (at every level) is designed to involve our partners; spanning universities, NHS trusts, community care organisations, commissioners, patient groups, industry and government.

Map of where our work is spreading