11th May, 2026
Evaluating what matters: supporting early-stage innovation across health systems
Our real-world evaluation team reflects on the challenges and key learnings from evaluating early-stage and cross-organisational interventions within complex and evolving health systems. This blog explores these themes through two recent projects delivered in collaboration with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration East of England (ARC EoE).
08th May, 2026
Health Innovation East announces new board appointments
Health Innovation East has appointed Bilal Mateen and Verena Stocker as Non-Executive Directors, alongside Rebecca Cosgriff as Associate Non-Executive Director.
05th May, 2026
Health Innovation East Digital Health Hub opens expressions of interest for fourth cohort to drive app innovation
Expressions of interest are now open for the fourth cohort of the Health Innovation East Digital Health Hub programme, offering a new opportunity for innovators to bring digital health ideas to life.
29th April, 2026
Creating a national test bed for safe AI using NHS data
Influencing national standards and facilitating the safe use of AI in health data research with the creation of a test bed for the safe application of AI models.
27th April, 2026
Bridging the digital divide to support children and young people
Building a practical framework for digital inclusion of children and young people
27th April, 2026
Neighbourhood health for CVD prevention and rehabilitation
Supporting neighbourhood health approaches that bring prevention and rehabilitation into local communities.
27th April, 2026
Agency over engagement in virtual reality mental health interventions: neurodivergent experiences
Findings from a review of the literate on this important topic suggest that VR may be effective not because it delivers therapy differently, but because it changes the conditions under which individuals are able to engage with it.
24th April, 2026
Scaling the impact of health data research
Over the past three years, Health Innovation East has helped build a secure data infrastructure through the East of England Secure Data Environment (SDE). In February 2026, a major milestone was reached as the East of England and East Midlands SDEs merged to form the Eastern England Secure Data Environment.
21st April, 2026
Action Learning Sets: a smarter way to solve complex problems
Afra Kelsall, Senior Advisor in Health Innovation East’s consulting team, considers how Action Learning can support innovation in health and care
19th March, 2026
From unused millions to workforce impact: Strategic use of apprenticeship levy transfers is essential
Introduced with the aim of transforming skills development and productivity, the apprenticeship levy is sometimes still viewed as a tax* to be managed rather than an investment in the economy and our health.
09th March, 2026
Gamified learning tool promoting Antimicrobial Stewardship
Health Innovation East collaborated with the NHS England East of England Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) team to develop a virtual escape room promoting AMS awareness and education among prescribers and healthcare professionals.
09th March, 2026
Launching the Eastern England Secure Data Environment
Researchers, clinicians, industry partners and policymakers are invited to attend Health Data for Discovery, a flagship event marking the launch of the Eastern England Secure Data Environment (SDE).