Events

January 2020

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  28

  Tue

  Wessex Deterioration/Sepsis Network webinar

  Venue: Online webinar

  Time: 1000 - 1200

  Price: Free

  The Wessex Deterioration Network is currently working with NHS organisations across Wessex to improve the delivery of care to patients experiencing physical deterioration. The Network meets quarterly and is open to staff and patient/carer...

  The Wessex Deterioration Network is currently working with NHS organisations across Wessex to improve the delivery of care to patients experiencing physical deterioration. The Network meets quarterly and is open to staff and patient/carer partners from organisations across Wessex.

  Representation at the Network includes all grades of staff from acute, community, primary care and ambulance Trusts and also commissioners from local CCGs and Patient/Carer partners. This broad representation helps ensure that the work of the PSC remains grounded and relevant to Wessex stakeholders.

  We warmly invite you to join our webinar on 28 January. Please contact us for the registration link by clicking the button below.

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  28

  Tue

  Innovation Clinic - Morgan IAT

  Venue: Wessex AHSN

  Wessex AHSN are partnering with Morgan IAT to help innovators help take their product ideas to the next stage of development. If you have an idea that you want to develop into a realised design, a prototype that requires market testing or a...

  Wessex AHSN are partnering with Morgan IAT to help innovators help take their product ideas to the next stage of development. If you have an idea that you want to develop into a realised design, a prototype that requires market testing or a product without a clear route to market then the Innovation Clinic might be for you!

  Whether you're at the early idea stage or feel that you've taken your product as far as you can on your own and need a bit of outside help, the Innovation Clinic might be just what you need to help steer you in the right direction. 

  Click here to book yourself onto the Innovation Clinic being held at Wessex AHSN on Tuesday 28 January 2020. Spaces may be limited so don't delay!

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February 2020

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  04

  Tue

  The Wessex Brain Ageing and Dementia Research Meeting

  Venue: St Mary's Stadium, Britannia Road, Southampton SO14 5FP

  Time: 0900 - 1700

  Price: Free

  The University of Southampton's Institute for Life Sciences invites you to The Wessex Brain Ageing and Dementia Research Meeting at St Mary's Stadium, Britannia Road, Southampton SO14 5FP on Tuesday 4th February 2020.This event is planned to run...

  The University of Southampton's Institute for Life Sciences invites you to The Wessex Brain Ageing and Dementia Research Meeting at St Mary's Stadium, Britannia Road, Southampton SO14 5FP on Tuesday 4th February 2020.
  

  This event is planned to run from 09:00-17:00, with coffee and registrations on arrival. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. In the first instance this meeting will provide an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues, support early career researchers, discuss current dementia research activity across Wessex and discuss ways of moving research forward. 

  Those who are working as Wessex-wide dementia and brain ageing researchers, funding bodies, AHSN, Clinical Networks, Commissioning including STP, PHE, HEE, SME/medtech are welcome and encouraged to present a poster.

  Workshops on the day will include Data and Imaging, Study Support and Assistive Technologies. Further workshops are to be confirmed nearer the time.

  You can register for this event by clicking on the Register button below. Please direct enquiries to IfLSAdmin@soton.ac.uk

  
  

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  11

  Tue

  Evaluation – Practical Tips for Demonstrating your Innovation’s Value

  Venue: AXIS Conference Centre, 3 Venture Road, Southampton Science Park, Chilworth, SO16 7NP

  Time: 17:30 - 19:30

  Price: £5 deposit

  An effective, practical talk to help you and potential adopters / buyers realise the potential of what you’ve produced.A good, effective evaluation of an innovation / product can help you and potential adopters / buyers realise the potential of...

  An effective, practical talk to help you and potential adopters / buyers realise the potential of what you’ve produced.
  

  A good, effective evaluation of an innovation / product can help you and potential adopters / buyers realise the potential of what you’ve produced. Evaluation can be hugely influential so it is important that you get it right to show your product’s value or to learn about what needs to be worked on.

  Following on from the successful Bridging the Gap 4 event, Southampton Science Park and Wessex Academic Health Science Network’s Evaluation Team, led by Philippa Darnton, will be hosting an informal session to SMEs and innovators highlighting the importance of evaluation and offering practical advice and guidance. Over the course of the session you will understand:

  • What do we mean by value?
  • What is the role of evaluation?
  • What are good questions?
  • How do you know when you’ve done enough?
  • What to consider as innovators?

  The topic of evaluation was hugely popular during Bridging the Gap 4 so spaces for this free event may be limited! Register now to secure your free space. A £5 deposit will be needed to secure your spot for this event and will be immediately refunded on your attendance.
  

  We’re looking forward to seeing you !
  

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  13

  Thu

  Wessex Community Frailty Audit PCN workshop

  Venue: AXIS Conference Centre, Venture Road, Southampton Science Park, Chilworth, SO16 7NP

  Time: 0930 - 1600

  Price: Free

  The Wessex Community Frailty Audit PCN workshop is focused on Primary Care Network Clinical Directors, their integrated teams, and Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) / Sustainability & Transformation Partnership (STP) leads.Full agenda details...

  The Wessex Community Frailty Audit PCN workshop is focused on Primary Care Network Clinical Directors, their integrated teams, and Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) / Sustainability & Transformation Partnership (STP) leads.

  
  

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March 2020

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  12

  Thu

  Thinking Differently: Ageing Well & Frailty Conference 2020

  Venue: Novotel Southampton Hotel

  Time: 09:45 - 16:00

  As we head into the World Health Organisations decade of Healthy Ageing (2020-2030) and the frailty aspects of the Long-term plan (2019) begin to be realised, the focus of frailty and Healthy Ageing has never been greater.At the Wessex AHSN...

  As we head into the World Health Organisations decade of Healthy Ageing (2020-2030) and the frailty aspects of the Long-term plan (2019) begin to be realised, the focus of frailty and Healthy Ageing has never been greater.

  
  At the Wessex AHSN Healthy Ageing programme, we are passionate in enabling Wessex to be frailty fit. Our conference on the 12th March 2020 will bring together national and local frailty experts sharing their best practice and innovations to help ensure that individuals living with frailty have the best clinical outcomes. The event will bring together healthcare, social care and the voluntary care sector and will provide an opportunity to network and learn more about the Wessex frailty agenda.

  Full agenda details and Eventbrite invite to follow

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  17

  Tue

  Patient Safety Collaborative: COPD Discharge Care Bundle workshop

  Venue: AXIS Conference Centre, Venture Road, Southampton Science Park, Chilworth, SO16 7NP

  Time: 0900 - 1330

  Price: Free

  Recognising the impact of respiratory illnesses on the UK population, the NHS Long Term Plan (NHS England 2019) includes a focus on respiratory diseases such as COPD to help clinicians focus on improving outcomes for those with the condition.This...

  Recognising the impact of respiratory illnesses on the UK population, the NHS Long Term Plan (NHS England 2019) includes a focus on respiratory diseases such as COPD to help clinicians focus on improving outcomes for those with the condition.

  This includes work on improving existing pathways of care, such as the use of the British Thoracic Society (BTS) COPD discharge bundle which forms a list of elements that if undertaken, help reduce readmissions for patients admitted with acute exacerbations of COPD.

  In 2014, Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) AHSN undertook a Respiratory Programme which included the development of a local COPD discharge bundle programme. This approach involved working closely with local COPD teams to review their use of the BTS COPD discharge bundle and support the teams to develop their discharge processes further. 

  In Wessex, the Patient Safety team helps local COPD teams to  identify how the bundle is being used and where developments in practice might improve patient care. The workshops offer quality improvement support and opportunities for collaboration between COPD teams to promote shared learning and improve patient experience. 

  Full agenda details and booking link to follow. For enquiries, please click the button below. 

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  19

  Thu

  Q Innovations Expo

  Venue: Southampton Football Club, St Mary's Stadium, Britannia Road, SO14 5FP

  Time: 0930 - 1500

  Price: Free

  This highly interactive event will be a mix of inspiring speakers and an exhibition of ready-to-go QI focused innovations for health and social care.You will also be able to meet innovators, and view and try exciting innovations which have been...

  This highly interactive event will be a mix of inspiring speakers and an exhibition of ready-to-go QI focused innovations for health and social care.
  
  You will also be able to meet innovators, and view and try exciting innovations which have been designed to save the NHS time and money, enhance patient pathways and, most importantly, improve patient care. This will include exciting diagnostic innovations and many apps and platforms to help health and social care innovations. Most of these innovations are ready to use in the NHS, or looking for evaluation in NHS settings as part of research projects.
  
  There will also be the opportunity to view innovations that are being supported/promoted by the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) and Innovation Technology Payment (ITP).
  
  You will be able to meet the innovators and learn first-hand about their journey/experiences to date.
  
  Post event, if you want to explore any of the innovations further and assess their suitability for your own organisations, we'll assist with guidance and support.
  
  Q is an initiative connecting people who have improvement expertise across the UK. There are over 200 members in Wessex and the community continues to grow.
  
  Wessex AHSN supports members of Q across Wessex and creates opportunities for people to come together, network, collaborate and learn about Quality Improvement (QI) work/initiatives/innovations.
  

  Please contact rob.payne@wessexahsn.net if you would like any more information.

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