Introduction
Ten years after our inception , all 15 local health innovation networks are now nationally recognised as being integral to embedding innovation throughout the health and care system . In Yorkshire and the Humber , we are closely interwoven into the fabric of our region and its structures . We have developed strong partnerships and a deep understanding of the needs of our local populations , enabling us to implement programmes of work that have led to better , safer care and improved health and life outcomes for over tens of thousands of individuals . We have also forged numerous crosssector collaborations , helping us to harness the opportunities offered by our world-leading health and life sciences assets and has led to £ 14m new investment for our region .
We recognise that we couldn ’ t achieve any of these impacts without the good will and collaboration of our partners across the region and the hard work and commitment of everyone in our team . We look forward to continuing to build on this momentum working across the health , academic and
5 Transforming Lives Through Innovation industry sectors to pursue new opportunities which will continue to transform lives through innovation in the region we serve .
Recognition of the importance of life sciences to the UK economy is growing , and health innovation networks are proudly seen by government as one of the enablers of this economic growth opportunity . In the context of the challenges faced by the NHS as it celebrates its 75th birthday , transformation through innovation is no longer seen as “ nice to do but expensive ” – instead it is a key tool in supporting the NHS to reduce the elective backlog , deliver on our Net Zero ambitions , support UK plc through a thriving life science sector , and reduce inequalities for , and with , our communities . We are immensely proud of the work and impact that has been achieved and that is featured in this report , and we thank you for all the support that you continue to show us .
Spread of the SENTINEL PLUS programme
305 Primary Care Networks have adopted SENTINEL PLUS
Richard Stubbs , Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Health Innovation Network
Professor William Pope , Chair