12 Jun 2026
Health Innovation South West has published its latest Impact Report 2025-26, highlighting how innovation is helping to improve health and care outcomes across rural and coastal communities in South West England.
The report shows that, over the past year, projects supported by Health Innovation South West have benefited more than 170,000 patients, upskilled over 11,800 healthcare staff, and leveraged more than £15.7 million of investment across the region.
Examples featured in the report include initiatives to improve heart failure prescribing in Somerset, support newborn babies to return home sooner in Devon, and help GP practices in Cornwall diagnose respiratory conditions earlier.
The report demonstrates how innovation, digital technology, prevention and early intervention are helping people access care closer to home, supporting healthier lives and strengthening services in rural and coastal areas.
