Our strategy, Powering the Future of Health and Care innovation, outlines a clear vision to reduce health inequalities and drive inclusive economic growth by unlocking the full potential of innovation.
You can read a summary of the strategy by clicking the button on the right.
Health Innovation North West Coast acts as a bridge between the NHS, academia, industry and care systems: our strategy shows how we aim to connect regional needs with scalable solutions that improve lives and strengthen local systems.
The strategy describes five ambitions:
- to accelerate the adoption and spread of proven innovations
- to support the innovation pipeline
- to improve system readiness
- to shape national impact through regional insight
- to mobilise expertise to make better use of technological advances
These priorities align with the Government’s three shifts, from treatment to prevention, from hospital to community-based care, and from analogue to digital to transform health outcomes.
You can read a full version of the strategy by clicking on the button below:
Publications >
Impact Report 2026 Read more
Read about the impact our work has had in improving patient outcomes and delivering sustainable growth for the North West Coast economy.
For delivery teams: Introducing Neuro Rehabilitation Online (NROL) Read more
This case study shares lessons from scaling Neuro Rehabilitation Online (NROL), a digitally enabled group rehabilitation model for stroke and neurological services. It highlights the practical approaches, partnerships and leadership that supported successful NHS implementation and spread
For commissioners: Introducing Neuro Rehabilitation Online (NROL) Read more
This case study shows how Neuro Rehabilitation Online (NROL) scaled from a pilot to a commissioned NHS service, improving access to stroke rehabilitation through digitally enabled group therapy. It highlights the evidence, partnership approach and lessons that enabled successful adoption and scale-up.