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 Case study Health Innovation KSS deliver Digital Fellows Programme for Maidstone Tunbridge Wells Trust Learn more Our work Medicine optimisation & safety Medicines safety focuses on reducing risks of errors and harm associated with medicines and keeping patients safe. Learn more Organisation Business plan 2024-26 Our Business Plan outlines our strategic priorities, capabilities and our portfolio of work, and how these will help us achieve our vision. Discover Working with us Innovator hub Supporting the discovery, development and deployment of health and social care innovations Discover Case study Innovative digital programme shows real-world impact in treating binge eating in the NHS Learn more Programme Systems safety Implementing the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF). 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 Patients & public If you use NHS services, have a medical condition, or face health-related challenges, we can help your voice to be heard in the NHS, to help improve the local health and care system. Learn more Get in touch 2023 – 24: A transformative year at Health Innovation KSS Read our annual report now £475.8M economic growth delivered through leveraging funding* 1,198 lives saved through our MatNeo programme* £251K potential cost savings over 5 years from our InHIP programme in Surrey and Sussex *National Health Innovation Network statistics for financial year 2023 – 2024. Latest news & events Innovation must be bold and strategic – Five takeaways from NHS ConfedExpo 2025 NHS ConfedExpo 2025 gathered health and care leaders, innovators, and system partners, all focused on shaping the future of health and care, in Manchester last week. Here are five takeaways from our team on the ground. Blog 17 Jun 2025 More Real world evaluation online workshop Too often trials or tests are set up, which don’t generate the right evidence, or sufficient information for NHS buyers. Learn how to demonstrate the benefits of your new product or service in a way the NHS recognises and understands. Event More Innovation’s role in health and wealth: A £278 billion opportunity Professor Hatim Abdulhussein reflects on the findings of the Size of the Health Innovation Prize report and how health innovation is already creating both wealth and health. Blog 16 Jun 2025 More Child heel prick test identifies entire families at risk of heart disease A simple heel prick test offered at a child’s routine one-year immunisation appointment can identify if their family members are at risk of inherited heart disease. Case Study 9 Jun 2025 More Innovative digital programme shows real-world impact in treating binge eating in the NHS Digital CBTe, the digital version of Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E), has shown clinical benefits in reducing binge eating episodes and impact on people’s lives Case Study 9 Jun 2025 More Health Innovation KSS deliver Digital Fellows Programme for Maidstone Tunbridge Wells Trust Health Innovation KSS was commissioned to deliver their CPD-Accredited Digital Fellows Programme to Maidstone Tunbridge Wells (MTW) Trust. Case Study 29 May 2025 More Health Innovation KSS publishes Carbon Reduction Plan 2023-24 At Health Innovation KSS we are committed to align to the NHS’s net zero targets. These measures not only contribute to environmental sustainability, but also demonstrate a commitment to corporate responsibility, cost-savings and long-term viability. News 27 May 2025 More Managing deterioration: Insights from the Sussex PIER workshop A collaborative workshop hosted by Health Innovation KSS and Sussex ICS applied the PIER framework to emergency systems in Sussex. Case Study 21 May 2025 More Innovator Net Zero Workshop What innovators need to know about climate change, the NHS's approach to reaching net zero by 2045 and changes in procurement. Event More Polypharmacy Community of Practice: Preparing patients for a Structured Medication Review Health Innovation KSS recently facilitated a Community of Practice shared learning event to help clinicians to prepare patients for a Structured Medication Review (SMR). Case StudyNews 9 May 2025 More Polypharmacy Action Learning Sets – Register interest for future cohorts Help build GP and prescribing health care professionals' confidence in, and understanding of, the complex issues surrounding stopping inappropriate medicines safely. Event More Innovate UK Business Growth – Successful Pitching Pitching in healthcare is a vital skill that will maximise your business potential. Event 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