In recent years, a significant number of innovators have forged ways to scale and spread innovation in the NHS. However, despite some existing work in this area, less is known about how to achieve greater scale and spread beyond early adopters. The Nuffield Trust was commissioned by the NHS Innovation Accelerator to help fill this knowledge gap.
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The Centre for Ageing Better has reviewed
research on attitudes towards ageing and
found that older people are subject to many
negative stereotypes.
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What helps and hinders the provision of healthcare that minimises treatment burden and maximises patient capacity? A qualitative study of stroke health professional perspectives
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Onward launches a research programme to develop understanding of how aspects of community are changing, and to work towards a stronger sense of belonging
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This publication provides a competency and role development framework for rheumatology practitioners in clinical practice (most commonly called rheumatology nurse specialists). The role of the rheumatology nurse specialist is complex and may include roles in paediatric nursing, research, advanced level skills in clinical assessment, and prescribing and providing intra-articular injections, among others.
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This paper brings together experts from government, the research community and the life sciences industry. It discusses the steps the UK must take to remain a leader in life sciences and deliver on the government’s vision for a thriving research and innovation-led health care economy.
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Alzheimer’s Research UK has called on government to invest in six priority research areas, which will help to deliver a life-changing treatment for dementia.
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