New guidance published to support innovators working with Children and Young People Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex (Health Innovation KSS) has been working in partnership with e-wellbeing at YMCA DownsLink to co-produce a checklist for developing innovations targeting children and young people. News 29 May 2024 More
Implementing the Mental Health Practitioner role in Kent & Medway Mental Health Practitioners (MHPs) are patient-facing primary care mental health specialists funded by the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) and ICB funding since April 2021. Case Study 3 May 2024 More
Mental Health Safety Improvement Programme (MHSIP) The Mental Health Safety Improvement Programme (MHSIP) is a national programme aimed at improving the safety and outcomes of mental health care by reducing unwarranted variation and providing a high-quality healthcare experience for all people across the system by March 2024. Case Study 30 Mar 2024 More
Kent & Medway Women’s Health Innovation Summit unites NHS and industry to close gender health gap Kent & Medway’s first ever Women’s Health Innovation Summit took place last week (6th March), bringing together local leaders to revolutionise women’s health and close the gender health gap. News 15 Mar 2024 More
Sussex Youth Summit 2023 The 2023 Sussex Youth Summit brought together representatives from across the sector to further progress plans for improving community-based emotional wellbeing and mental health services and support for people aged 16 to 25. News 25 Sep 2023 More
CAVEAT – helping voluntary organisations to demonstrate their impact A new digital toolkit will demonstrate the difference the sector makes to people’s lives. The CAVEAT (Community and Voluntary organisation EvAluation Toolkit) will be... News 8 Jun 2023 More
Case study: Post-lockdown support for care leavers and their mental wellbeing Challenge Learning from the experience of care leavers during the pandemic, and taking their views forward to improve services for... Case Study 27 Mar 2023 More
National Institute for Clinical Excellence Publishes Medical Innovation Briefing Appraising QbTest The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) has published a Medical Innovation Briefing (MIB) highlighting the benefits of objective testing technology (QbTest) when used as part of a comprehensive ADHD assessment. News 7 Mar 2023 More