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 Transforming primary care access and efficiency through Smart Triage Improving access for patients and enable better demand and capacity management. Learn more Video Dr Hatz Vlog: Insights from a clinician CEO Episode 6 - Artificial Intelligence and Women's Health Dr Hatz Vlog: Insights from a clinician CEO – Episode 6 Our work Primary, community & social care AI in primary care and care at place. 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 Resource Net Zero Innovator Guide Supporting health and care innovators to navigate Net Zero. Learn more Our work Polypharmacy Supporting healthcare professionals to identify patients at potential risk and facilitate better conversations about medicines. Discover ← → 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 Knowledge Mobilisation Fellowship programme launched in Sussex The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) have announced they will invest £7.8 million for Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) to build knowledge mobilisation capacity and capability within the health and social care sector. News 8 Apr 2025 More Funding opportunities for Med Tech and Healthcare Innovators The Innovate UK Business Growth team will to give small and medium-sized companies access to the resources and expertise to protect their IP. Event More RCGP/RPS Repeat Prescribing Toolkit Lunch and Learn Workshops We will hear from Clare Howard, Medicines Optimisation Clinical Lead, and lead author of the toolkit, and there will be an open Q&A for all. - Tuesday 29th April 12-1pm - Tuesday 6th May 12-1pm - Thursday 15th May 12-1pm Event More Navigating Challenge: A Culture & Leadership Conference Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex Patient Safety Collaborative brought together healthcare professionals from across our region for a pivotal conference exploring culture and leadership in the context of patient safety. Video 28 Mar 2025 More Dr Hatz Vlog: Insights from a clinician CEO – Episode 6 In the sixth episode of Dr Hatz Vlog he discusses women's health and AI. Video 28 Mar 2025 More 16 Digital Citizens recruited to Kent and Medway Digital and Data Involvement Group The Kent and Medway Digital and Data Involvement Group has been set up to ensure that the views and needs of our people and communities are at the heart of how we develop digital and data services across Kent and Medway. News 26 Mar 2025 More Working to ensure an insight-led approach to the use of AI in healthcare in Sussex A Sussex Artificial Intelligence Task and Finish Group has been established by the Sussex Digital and Data Delivery Board to share initiatives and progress about the use of AI in healthcare. News 26 Mar 2025 More Embracing Innovation: ‘Thinking Differently’ with our postgraduate clinical workforce Ahead of a joint event hosted by the national Health Innovation Network and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, Professor Hatim Abdulhussein explores how to drive change and engagement with the professional workforce to enable grassroots impactful innovation. Blog 24 Mar 2025 More Prescribing Comparators: Getting the Balance Right Learn how the NHS BSA polypharmacy prescribing comparators help us understand variation in prescribing of multiple medicines and identify patients more likely to be exposed to the risk of taking multiple or combinations of medicines. Event More Championing NHS Adoption of MRI-guided radiotherapy: Health Innovation KSS supports Elekta Unity Elekta Unity combines magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a medical linear accelerator (linac) to improve precision radiotherapy for cancer, potentially reducing treatment burden for patients while improving outcomes. Case StudyNews 12 Mar 2025 More Transforming primary care access and efficiency through Smart Triage: A case study Summary Rapid Health’s Smart Triage is an autonomous patient triaging system, aiming to improve access for patients and enable better... Case Study 10 Mar 2025 More International Women’s Day 2025: Accelerate action for gender equality Accelerating action for gender equality means moving beyond conversations to enacting tangible, measurable change. Blog 8 Mar 2025 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