Health & care professionals Creating the right conditions for innovation. We understand the challenges you face and support you to find evidenced innovations which help address them. How we can help We have a decade of experience in supporting needs articulation and development, testing and roll-out of innovations. We work in close collaboration with our local NHS integrated care systems (ICSs) and individual NHS and social care organisations. We’re constantly working with clinicians and health and care organisations to identify challenges that could be addressed through innovation. This can lead to breakthroughs enabling earlier diagnosis, more effective treatments, better outcomes and faster recovery times. Get in touch Our work 1/9. Working with People and Communities Our people and communities across Kent, Surrey and Sussex are at the heart of research and innovation. 2/9. Digital, Data & AI Through partnerships and collaboration with other organisations, Health Innovation KSS is working to enable the development of digital, data & AI innovations, from idea conception through to real world adoption and spread. 3/9. Health inequalities At Health Innovation KSS, we are committing to ensuring socially excluded groups have a voice and to promoting equity, amplifying diverse voices, and tailoring innovations to meet the needs of populations affected by certain health issues. 4/9. Ageing well At Health Innovation KSS, we work closely with our integrated care systems and research partners to support our population and health and care system challenges. 5/9. Primary, community & social care At Health Innovation KSS, we work with our local integrated care systems (ICSs), GP practices and primary care networks (PCNs) to understand their priority needs and how we can help to meet these needs. 6/9. Mental health & neurodiversity Health Innovation KSS is working with other organisations and those with lived experience to support the spread and adoption of innovation in mental health. 7/9. Medicine optimisation & safety At Health Innovation KSS, we’re working to support healthcare professionals to identify patients at risk and encourage better conversations around medicines. 8/9. Patient safety The national patient safety improvement programme aims to test and spread effective safety interventions and strategies, learn from excellence and support systems to continuously improve. 9/9. Cardiovascular disease At Health Innovation KSS, our cardiovascular disease prevention programme is planned and delivered collaboratively with partners across Kent, Surrey & Sussex. ← → News and case studies 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 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 Unlocking potential in a neurodiverse workforce: Enablement as the key to improved experience and performance Jo Barosa, an experienced ADHD and neurodiversity consultant, shares her insights into how supporting a neurodiverse workforce can unlock an organisation’s potential. Blog 7 Jan 2026 More New resource – Ambient Voice Technology comparison table A collaborative of Health Innovation Networks has produced an information grid, designed to help health and care workers choose an Ambient Voice Technology provider that suits their needs. News 16 Dec 2025 More New national Agentic AI initiative launched for health and care TrustX Health is a pioneering initiative created to verify, deploy and test Agentic AI safely across health and care settings. News 10 Dec 2025 More Sussex Population Health Academy drives fairness in health and care The Sussex Population Health Academy has equipped a new cohort of health and care professionals with the skills, confidence and support to tackle health inequalities head-on. News 4 Dec 2025 More Transforming school mental health: embedding and evaluating the Whole School and College Approach (WSCA) A range of programmes supporting a Whole School and College Approach (WSCA) to mental health and wellbeing have been developed and implemented on a national scale, demonstrating meaningful and measurable impact across educational settings. Case Study 17 Oct 2025 More Dr Hatz Vlog: Insights from a clinician CEO – Episode 8 Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex CEO Dr Hatim Abdulhussein talks to Quantum Analytica about how AI can aid risk stratification, specifically with early diagnosis. Video 13 Oct 2025 More New guide to support clinicians working with young people in adult mental health services A new guide aimed at supporting clinicians in addressing the mental health needs of young people between ages of 18 and 25. News 9 Sep 2025 More Dr Hatz Vlog: Insights from a clinician CEO – Episode 7 The Surrey AI Roundtable Series, co-led by NHS Surrey Heartlands and Health Innovation KSS, brought together over 50 stakeholders from healthcare, academia, and industry to co-develop a strategic blueprint for responsible AI adoption. Video 18 Jul 2025 More Enhancing data security and accessibility across the region By providing a secure platform for data storage, sharing, and analysis, the Kent, Medway and Sussex Secure Data Environment (KMS SDE) supports researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to develop insights that improve patient care. Case Study 3 Jul 2025 More ← → Sign up to our newsletter Receive the latest health and care news, case studies and events. Subscribe