What We Do

The work of the AHSN NENC focuses on three main areas:

  • Supporting Economic Growth
  • Transforming Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
  • Improving Population Health.

Across all of these activities, we act as the trusted broker of cross-organisational work.

Supporting Economic Growth

The AHSN NENC has, since its inception, focussed on economic growth by mobilising the assets within the regions Trusts, Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and Universities to attract and grow business. Economic growth can be driven by ideas and products that…

Improving Population Health

The AHSN NENC is uniquely positioned working with all of the local NHS Trusts and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) bringing together expert practitioners. We have built collaborative partnerships with universities and pharmaceutical colleagues to implement research into clinical practice providing…

Transforming Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

The National Patient Safety Improvement Programme’s key priority is to support NHS colleagues and the NHS system to provide the safest possible care to those at risk and patients affected by the COVID-19 virus. During this period there needs to…

Driving Digital Transformation

The AHSN NENC: Is the gateway to a network of professionals who are leading the digital and data transformation of the care system in the Integrated Care System Hosts the Great North Care Record, leading the development of the Health…

Bright Ideas in Health Awards

The AHSN NENC is proud to host the Bright Ideas in Health Awards, an annual awards ceremony to celebrate innovation in healthcare across the North East and North Cumbria. The 2021 Bright Ideas in Health Awards is now open for…

Health Network North

What is Health Network North? Health Network North is a membership-based Network, which helps its members to gain insight, and increase engagement, within a rapidly growing and vibrant, yet sometimes difficult to navigate, healthcare economy in the region. Aim of…