Background and purpose Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the second most common cause of cancer death, causing 16,000 deaths in the UK annually, and mostly arising from pre-cancerous adenomas. Adenomas are detected by colonoscopy and the most important contemporaneous marker of colonoscopy quality is Adenoma Detection Rate (ADR). However, this varies widely between individuals in part […]
Background and Purpose The majority of UK healthcare delivery involves older people with multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs); these topics are therefore of critical relevance to all health and social care professionals. There is increasing recognition of ageing and MLTC as “core business” for the NHS, requiring a fundamental shift in research, training and practice. At […]
Background and Purpose The NIHR Newcastle MIC works closely with innovators to evaluate new diagnostic tests. The high-quality evidence generated drives smooth and rapid adoption into the NHS. It is a key component of Diagnostics North East (DxNE), a bespoke and unique offering that helps developers take high-quality innovations into the NHS. DxNE brings together […]
The UK has one of the richest health data ecosystems in the world; however it is not always easy to maximise the benefits from this data. Newcastle Health Innovation Partners (NHIP) is modelling a new way of partnership working to make more efficient use of this extensive existing data resource.
Our AHSC, Newcastle Health Innovation Partners (NHIP), is central to the development of a 29-acre site in the west end of Newcastle. The Campus for Ageing and Vitality (CAV) site aims to tackle the major health and societal challenges faced by our population.
