The Annual Report 2017-2018 summarises a year of delivery alongside highlights from the Innovation Agency’s first five years, marking the end of its initial AHSN licence period.
It reflects a period of growth, increasing maturity and growing national influence, alongside strong regional partnerships across the North West Coast.
The report highlights impact across system transformation, innovation culture, patient safety, stroke prevention, digital health, patient and public involvement, business support, and European and national collaboration. It brings together key achievements, impact metrics and partner perspectives, demonstrating how the Innovation Agency helped spread evidence‑based innovation, attract investment, build capability and improve outcomes for patients and populations at scale.
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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.
Powering the Future of Health and Care Innovation: our strategy 2026-2030 Read more
Powering the Future of Health and Care Innovation sets out our strategy until 2030.
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