Who we are
Our purpose is to transform lives through health and care innovation.
The South West Academic Health Science Network (South West AHSN) is one of 15 AHSNs set up by NHS England in 2013.
We exist to help transform the way our health and care systems in the South West identify, adopt and spread innovation to transform lives, improve population health, and drive economic growth.
Together with our local and national partners we are increasing the impact of research and innovation across the peninsula.
We are part of the national AHSN Network. Learn more about the AHSN Network here.
More about our people:

“The South West AHSN has been a key partner in supporting and growing our wider system understanding of restrictive practices and has been crucial to the development of our internal programme of work. We are now developing more meaningful relationships both within and outside of the organisation, which has led to a renewed energy and motivation to share learning, explore new ideas and test changes to improve practice. We certainly look forward to building on this relationship moving forward and all the benefits it yields for us and those we serve.”
SIMON DALLAS
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT MANAGER, DEVON PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST
