Speeding up the best in health and care, together
Health Innovation Network (HIN) South London is the health innovation network for south London, one of 15 across England. We are the bodies uniquely established to connect NHS and academic organisations, local authorities, the third sector and industry, in order to increase the spread and adoption of innovation across large populations, at pace and scale.
Learn more about our priorities in our Strategy 2021-26.
Our year at a glance
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We invite you to explore examples of our work that best showcase what we do here at the Health Innovation Network (HIN), and why we do it.
Our expertise and services
We are an NHS team that works flexibly across the health and care sector, industry, academia and in partnership with south London residents to speed up innovation and improve care. We advise, support and connect teams to successfully adopt innovation. Whether you are a member in south London or another organisation seeking innovation support, you can contact us at any time to discuss your innovation project and see how we can help.
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How we work with health and care teams
As the Health Innovation Network for south London, our role is to advise, support and connect health and care
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How we work with industry
We are dedicated to ensuring that patients and citizens benefit from the latest in innovation. As the Health Innovation Network for south London, we are uniquely positioned to help innovators and their partners to navigate the complex health and care system so that this can happen, faster.
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Final‑year medical student and HIN intern, Sophika Uthayakumar, reflects on a webinar she hosted, highlighting innovative strategies and forward‑looking mental health policies drawn from expert roundtables and national papers.
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On 14 April 2026, members of the Mindset‑XR team attended the Health and Life Sciences Showcase at Parliament. The event, hosted by Curia, UKAI, and UK Healthcare and Life Sciences Innovation (UKHLSI), highlighted the Health Innovation Network (HIN) South London’s nomination for the Digital Innovation Award.
Awards
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We are delighted to announce that three projects involving the Health Innovation Network have been selected as finalists for the HSJ Digital Awards 2023. HIN programmes shortlisted for the prestigiou
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The Health Innovation Network (HIN) Patient Safety and Experience’s Covid Oximetry @home work was announced as the winner in the patient safety category for the significant support Patient Safe
Featured projects
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Transforming lower limb wound care programme in south east London – Information for cliniciansThe clinicians information page outlines best‑practice guidance, assessment expectations, and clinical recommendations from the National Wound Care Strategy Programme to support healthcare professionals in delivering high‑quality lower limb wound care across south east London.
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Transforming lower limb wound care programme in south east London – Information hubThe Information Hub explains how the Transforming Lower Limb Wound Care programme is improving outcomes for people in south east London by delivering evidence‑based care, faster healing times, and better patient experiences across all six boroughs.
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Helping people with a learning disability, who have behaviours that challenge, to avoid harm from psychotropic medicinesThe HIN are working with local partners to deliver the new national Medicines Safety Improvement Programme. The aim is to reduce harm from psychotropic medications for people with a learning disability, who have behaviours that challenge.
Featured resources
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Matresa: making maternal healthcare personalIn this case study, we highlight Dignity Care Network, a participant on the Accelerating FemTech: Evaluate programme who are looking to improve the support for women experiencing pregnancy loss.
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Niramai Health Analytix: supporting accessible, early breast cancer detection with AI and thermal imagingIn this case study, we highlight Dignity Care Network, a participant on the Accelerating FemTech: Evaluate programme who are looking to improve the support for women experiencing pregnancy loss.