Kent Surrey Sussex AHSN

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We want to enhance the lives of more than four million people living and working in Kent Surrey and Sussex. 

Making it simpler for poeple to connect will make a massive difference - whether it's a technology company needing to talk to care providers, researchers needing participants or clinicians looking for a product to improve care. Ours is a whole system AHSN and we're focused on faster adoption and greater spread. Better health and greater wealth will come from innovation linked to service improvement.

Area Organisation 
Polly Colour 
#003991
Location 
Address 
Kent Surrey Sussex AHSN
Crawley Hospital
West Green Drive
RH11 7DH
Key People 
Guy Boersma
Managing Director
Rob Berry
Head of Innovation & wealth creation
Ethnic makeup (South East) % of population
White  90.7%
Asian/Asian British 5.2%
Mixed/multiple ethnic groups 1.9%
Black/African/Caribbean/Black British 1.6%
Other ethnic group 0.6%
All residents 100%

 

LEP Amount of ESF & ERDF funding (2014-2020) # of Businesses in the region (2012)
Coast to Capital €67.3 million 71,540
Enterprise M3 €45.7 million 72,400
South East €185.9 million 135,625

 

Top 10 industries # of jobs % of total jobs
Wholesale, retail and repair of motor vehicles 744,000 16%
Health & social work services 564,000 12%
Education 431,000 9%
Professional, scientific and technical activities 423,000 9%
Administrative and support service activities 368,000 8%
Accommodation & food service activities 307,000 7%
Manufacturing 285,000 6%
Construction 280,000 6%
Information & communication activities 248,000 5%
Transportation and storage 204,000 4%
     
Total jobs in the South East of England (ONS boundary)

4.6 million

 

 

  Men Women
Life expectancy at birth - South East of England 80 yrs 83.8 yrs
Life expectancy at birth - England 78.9 yrs 82.9 yrs
Life expectancy at age 65 - South East of England 19 yrs 21.6 yrs
Life expectancy at age 65 - England 18.4 yrs 21.05 yrs
     
Years expected to live in a state of good health - average for England 63.2 yrs 64.2 yrs

 

Higher Education Institution (HEI) Number of leavers from university -undergraduate (2011-12)  University league table (2014) 
The University of Brighton 2,765 #73
Canterbury Christ Church University 1,855 #99
The University of Chichester 1,015 #76
University for the Creative Arts 1,340 #86
The University of Greenwich 3,050 #95
The University of Kent 3,045 #28
Royal Holloway University of London 1,450 #30
University of Surrey 1,565 #13
University of Sussex 1,890 #31
     
Total in the KSS region 17,975  

NOTE: League table information was taken from The Complete University Guide - an independent guide to UK university rankings. http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings

Working with Wessex AHSN.

Projects

Research Capacity Builder

Research Capacity Builder The purpose of this programme is to work closely with NHS, industry and academia to strengthen the region-wide research infrastructure by supporting the establishment of the new National Institute for Health Research (NIH

Project themes

Navigator Advisory Service

Navigator This programme will provide industry, HEI and other enquirers with advice on accessing the NHS, in line with the recommendations that AHSNs “be the gateway for any NHS organisation needing support with innovation and to provide industry

EQR+

Enhancing Quality and Recovery Plus (EQR+) Enhancing Quality and Recovery Plus (EQR+) is an  innovative, clinician-led, quality improvement programme. It has a track record of effective use of large scale change methodology to drive improvements in
Enhancing Quality and Recovery Plus (EQR+) is an innovative, clinician-led, quality improvement programme.

Organisations

NIHR Office for Clinical Research Infrastructure

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Dementias & Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network

The Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network (DeNDRoN) is part of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN), supporting research to make patients, and the NHS, better. We support the d Read more

Dementia Action Alliance

Dementia Action Alliance is made up of over 700 organisations committed to transforming the quality of life of people living with dementia in the UK and the millions of people who care for them. Members of Dementia Action Alliance have sign Read more

Surrey

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Brighton & Hove

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West Sussex

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Surrey Research Park & University

The Surrey Research Park is a major centre of excellence in technology, science, health and engineering, The Surrey Research Park is widely regarded as the best science park of its kind in the UK. Owned and developed by The University of Su Read more

Kent Science Park

Kent Science Park campus, one of the largest in the South East, offers over 46,450, sq m (500,000 sq ft) of high-specification, purpose built accommodation, flexible enough to nurture the ambitious start-up, as well as to serve the expandin Read more

Sussex Innovation Centre

The Sussex Innovation Centre is a stimulating location for entrepreneurs, start-ups, growing companies and corporate innovators offering flexible, professional office space and a comprehensive range of in-house support services designed to Read more

Smiths Medical

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Philips

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Reneuron

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Proteome sciences

Proteome Sciences has a strong track record in biomarker discovery, innovation and intellectual property. PS is a life sciences company delivering content for personalized medicine in the areas of Biomarker Services, Biomarker Assays, Isoba Read more

Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk's history spans 90 years. The story begins in 1922 when a Danish couple, August and Marie Krogh, travelled to America. August Krogh was a professor at the University of Copenhagen who had received the Nobel Prize in physiology. Read more

Sanofi UK

Sanofi is a diversified global healthcare leader. Our mission is to be known for innovation and be the partner of choice to those committed to improving people's health. As a global diversified healthcare company, Sanofi has a wide range of Read more

Association of British Pharmaceutical Industries

The ABPI represents innovative research-based biopharmaceutical companies, large, medium and small, leading an exciting new era of biosciences in the UK. Our industry, a major contributor to the economy of the UK, brings life-saving and lif Read more

Ethical Medicines Industry Group

EMIG is the trade association in the UK that represents the interests of small to medium-sized pharmaceutical companies. EMIG member companies range from start-ups, whose prime focus is R&D, to highly developed businesses delivering ess Read more

South East Health Technologies Alliance

Founded in 2005 by the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), South East Health Technologies Alliance (SEHTA), is now one of the biggest health technology networking organisations in the country. Since 2005 is has grown to 1300 memb Read more

University of Creative Arts

As a specialist university, we have created a unique community for our students, where like-minded people can share in the creative process and inspire one another. Collaboration between courses is encouraged, with fine artists studying wit Read more

University of Chichester

The University of Chichester aims to be a socially responsible university that is recognised internationally, significant nationally, important regionally and vital locally – not only in teaching and student experience, but also in research Read more

University of Surrey

We have some of the best new academic, library, sports, arts and accommodation facilities of any university in the UK, as well as one of the most envied Professional Training placement programmes in the world. This combination of prestige, Read more

Brighton and Sussex Medical School

Brighton and Sussex Medical School is an equal partnership between the Universities of Sussex and Brighton together with NHS organisations throughout the South East region. The arrangements for the School's governance reflect this approach Read more

University of Sussex

The University of Sussex was the first of the new wave of UK universities founded in the 1960s, receiving its Royal Charter in August 1961. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, Sussex has become a leading teaching and research institution. Read more

University of Brighton

The University of Brighton is a community of 22,000 students and 2,600 staff based on five campuses in Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. We have one of the best teaching quality ratings in the UK and a strong research record, factors which Read more

Brighton & Hove CCG

Our statutory name is Brighton and Hove Clinical Commissioning Group but what this means is that we are a group of local GPs and nurses who are responsible for making sure that people in Brighton and Hove have access to the healthcare servi Read more

High Weald Lewes Havens

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Hastings & Rother

Hastings and Rother Clinical Commissioning Group brings together 219 GPs, working in 33 practices, who look after more than 183,000 people who live in the area. GPs have a well-established and important role in providing care for their pati Read more

Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford Clinical Commissioning Group

Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford Clinical Commissioning Group brings together 110 GPs, working in 22 practices, who look after more than 180,000 people who live in the area. GPs have a well-established and important role in providing care f Read more

Crawley Health Centre

Crawley Health Centre is a walk-in health centre commissioned by NHS West Sussex. The centre, operated by Health4Crawley, a consortium formed of ten local Crawley GP practices, is conveniently located in the centre of Crawley. The centre is Read more

Horsham & Mid Sussex

Horsham and Mid Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group is led by local doctors and health professionals and covers Burgess Hill, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, Horsham and the surrounding areas. The CCG is made up of the 23 GP practices in ou Read more

Coastal West Sussex

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Surrey Downs Commissioning Group

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KSS LETB (Local education and Training Board)

Health Education Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS) is a Local Education and Training Board, part of Health Education England. It has been established to ensure the effective planning, education and training of the NHS workforce within the regio Read more

Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

We are one of the leading providers of specialist mental health, drug and alcohol and learning disability services for people of all ages in southern England. Helping people to live their lives well is what we pride ourselves on. Our high q Read more

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

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Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Surrey County Hospital is a leading General Hospital and specialist tertiary centre for cancer, Oral and Maxillo-facial surgery and pathology.  The hospital serves a population of 320,000 for emergency and general hospital service Read more
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Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Medway Maritime Hospital treats around 400,000 patients each year mainly in Medway and Swale, but increasingly other parts of North and West Kent too. Everyday we see around 1,400 outpatients, about 200 patients use our emergency department Read more

Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (the Trust) was legally established on 1st November 1993, and offers a comprehensive range of acute hospital based services to around 400,000 people in Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Bexley. The Trust offe Read more

Central Surrey Health

CSH Surrey is an award winning community healthcare provider where strong partnerships – inside and out – and motivated co-owners drive the delivery of better care. It is a values-driven, people business with a passion for quality and innov Read more

Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust

Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals (BSUH) is an acute teaching hospital working across two sites: the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.  The Brighton campus includes the Royal Read more

Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are a medium sized district general hospital working across two sites in Surrey, St Peter's Hospital in Chertsey and Ashford Hospital. We are the largest provider of acute hospital services in Surrey, serving a population of more than 38 Read more

Projects

Research Capacity Builder

Research Capacity Builder The purpose of this programme is to work closely with NHS, industry and academia to strengthen the region-wide research infrastructure by supporting the establishment of the new National Institute for Health Research (NIH

Project themes

Navigator Advisory Service

Navigator This programme will provide industry, HEI and other enquirers with advice on accessing the NHS, in line with the recommendations that AHSNs “be the gateway for any NHS organisation needing support with innovation and to provide industry

EQR+

Enhancing Quality and Recovery Plus (EQR+) Enhancing Quality and Recovery Plus (EQR+) is an  innovative, clinician-led, quality improvement programme. It has a track record of effective use of large scale change methodology to drive improvements in
Enhancing Quality and Recovery Plus (EQR+) is an innovative, clinician-led, quality improvement programme.

KSS test project 2

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KSS test project

Project themes