Transforming lives through innovation. We support health and social care teams to find, test and implement evidence-based solutions to the NHS’s greatest challenges, driving economic growth for the region, supporting innovators and improving the lives of local people. Find out more Transforming lives through innovation. We support health and social care teams to find, test and implement evidence-based solutions to the NHS’s greatest challenges, driving economic growth for the region, supporting innovators and improving the lives of local people. Find out more Organisation Annual review 2024-25 Explore examples of our work from 2024 – 25 that best showcase what we do and how we work with partners across the health and care sector. Discover News story Frontline teams across Kent & Medway design real-world digital solutions at 2026 Hackathon Learn more Programmes CVD Central Providing free resources to support detection and management of high-risk conditions, including the new Frailty-First and End of Life Practical Management Pathway for Heart Failure Learn more News story Evaluation: Sussex Population Health Academy builds skills to improve health equity Learn more Working with us Innovator hub Supporting the discovery, development and deployment of health and social care innovations Discover News Health & Employment WorkWell programme to tackle health-related employment barriers in Sussex Learn more News story New AVT research, insight and resources Advancing the use of ambient voice technology (AVT) in health and care Learn more ← → Working with us! Innovator hub The Industry and Enterprise team at Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex supports the discovery, development and deployment of health and social care innovations across the South East. Learn more Health & care professionals We understand the challenges you face and support you to find evidenced innovations which help address them. Learn more Researchers & academics We work closely with academia, connecting you with innovators, health services and the public to inform your research and translate it into clinical practice. Learn more Life sciences & industry We partner with forward-thinking pharmaceutical and life sciences companies who want to bring innovative treatments, pathways and solutions to patients and professionals in our region. Learn more Working with People and Communities Our people and communities across Kent, Surrey and Sussex are at the heart of research and innovation; we want to hear from and involve as many people as possible to improve lives, treat illnesses better, and make sure everyone gets the best care possible. Learn more Get in touch 2024 – 25: A transformative year at Health Innovation KSS Read our annual review now £500M national funding leveraged across whole Health Innovation Network* 1,592 lives saved through our MatNeo programme* 56 Fellowships delivered across the organisation *National Health Innovation Network statistics for financial year 2024 – 2025. Latest news & events Built on lived experience: a menstrual health app Findings from focus groups run by Health Innovation KSS and 28X are helping shape a more inclusive, trusted menstrual health app. News 23 Mar 2026 More Six innovations with a mission to reduce hospital admissions for people living with dementia A recent dementia webinar showcased six innovations that aim to reduce avoidable hospital admissions and improve care for people living with dementia (PLWD). News 12 Mar 2026 More Frontline teams across Kent & Medway design real-world digital solutions at 2026 Hackathon Frontline health and care teams from across Kent and Medway came together for a full day of rapid innovation at the 2026 ICS Hackathon - turning real system challenges into working digital prototypes using no‑code and low‑code platforms. News 12 Mar 2026 More Involvement opportunity: Have your say about diabetes and extreme weather University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust and Health Innovation KSS are running an online workshop to learn how very hot and very cold weather affects people with diabetes. News 27 Feb 2026 More Childbirth safety boosted across Kent, Surrey and Sussex as Patient Safety Collaborative delivers regional training A new training initiative is helping maternity teams across Kent, Surrey and Sussex strengthen skills, confidence and consistency in managing impacted fetal head during caesarean birth. News 25 Feb 2026 More Launching: The Frailty-First and End of Life Practical Management Pathway for Heart Failure An innovative frailty-focused pathway has launched to improve the quality of person-centred care for heart failure patients with frailty who require tailored treatment. News 4 Feb 2026 More Evaluation: Sussex Population Health Academy builds skills to improve health equity An independent evaluation has highlighted the far-reaching benefits and positive impact of an initiative to improve health equity in the Sussex health and care system. News 28 Jan 2026 More AI-Scribe reduces admin time by almost 50% in adult social care assessments – independent evaluation A new evaluation has found that Magic Notes, a generative AI tool from Beam, could significantly improve efficiency for social care staff in Kent, freeing up time for client-facing work and reducing reliance on costly agency staff. News 23 Jan 2026 More Sussex Health Equity Fellowship Spotlight: Championing health equity in hospice care Lois shares her experience of tackling health equity challenges in her organisation, from improving data collection practices to increasing understanding and awareness. Blog 21 Jan 2026 More New report highlights the potential of integrated digital health solutions for older adults in Kent and Sussex Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) has published a new theoretical report exploring how integrated digital health and care technologies could empower older adults to live independently, improve clinical outcomes, and drive efficiency across the health and social care system. News 15 Jan 2026 More How relevant is intellectual property for your MedTech company? Recent updates from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England offer pragmatic guidance to help innovators and NHS organisations move faster - without compromising patient safety or public value. Athina Lockyer, Innovation Manager at Health Innovation KSS, shares the latest updates on the guidance and insights for MedTech innovators. Blog 15 Jan 2026 More Dr Hatz Vlog: Insights from a clinician CEO – Episode 10 Health Innovation KSS CEO, Prof. Hatim Abudulhussein (Dr Hatz), and Sarah Barker from our Enterprise and Industry team chat with precision radiotherapy specialists Elekta. Learn how its technology can result in better patient outcomes and how we helped it develop its offer to the NHS. Video 14 Jan 2026 More ← → Stay up to date and in the loop Sign up to our Collaborate newsletter to receive the latest health and care news, opportunities and events. Subscribe