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Exciting news - Kidney Essentials has been named a finalist in the Advances in Digital Healthcare category at the Science & Engineering Health Technologies Alliance (SEHTA) Business Awards 2025! ?? Delivered through #Healthinote and in collaboration with the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Kidney Essentials is having a significant impact on chronic kidney disease care. By providing personalised, digital education, it has helped to achieve a 3-week reduction in waiting times for clinics, a 66% reduction in face-to-face follow-ups, and 96% of users reporting increased knowledge of their condition - empowering patients and reducing pressure on NHS services. The awards ceremony will take place on 10th April at the London Institute for Healthcare Engineering, where the winners will be announced. ?? A big thank you to our team and partners for their dedication to improving patient education and self-management. Emma Vaux OBE #SEHTAAwards #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #KidneyEssentials #Healthinote #HealthTech #RoyalBerkshireNHS

"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." – Benjamin Franklin ?? Innovative technologies are reshaping how both healthcare professionals and patients learn, making medical / health education more engaging, interactive, and effective. This article from pharmaphorum explores how gamification, immersive simulations, and digital tools are enhancing medical training. With #Healthinote, we harness these innovations, delivering engaging, evidence-based education to both healthcare professionals and patients. By making learning more interactive, we empower better decision-making, self-care and improved health outcomes. ?? Read more about how gamification is shaping the future of medical education: https://lnkd.in/e7uinAnp #MedicalEducation #Gamification #DigitalHealth #HealthInnovation #PatientEducation

Today, on #RareDiseaseDay, we stand with the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare condition. Many rare diseases remain poorly understood, leaving patients and caregivers struggling to find reliable information and support. With our health learning platform, #Healthinote, we are dedicated to changing this by co-creating accessible digital resources with patient advocacy groups, clinicians, and experts. A great example is our work with the Cure & Action for Tay-Sachs (CATS) Foundation to develop the Toolkit for Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff disease, designed to provide clear, trusted information and practical support for families navigating these rare conditions. Beyond education, we also support rare disease clinical trials by creating engaging materials to improve awareness, recruitment, and retention. By empowering people, we can help advance research and improve outcomes. Together we can make a difference. ?? Learn more about the Toolkit for Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff disease here: https://lnkd.in/eS_njRiE #RareDiseaseDay #HealthEducation #EmpoweringPatients #PatientEducation

Health information isn’t just about education - it’s about #empowerment. Yet, only 1 in 10 people with long-term conditions are signposted to trusted health information by NHS services. This needs to change. New research from the Patient Information Forum (PIF), conducted with Cognitant Group Limited, Asthma + Lung UK, Anthony Nolan, CoppaFeel!, Macmillan Cancer Support, National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS), Royal College of Anaesthetists, Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK and Tommy's, reveals the power of #trusted health information: ?? 8 in 10 say it helps them manage their health. ?? 9 in 10 seek information before medical appointments. ?? 8 in 10 feel confident discussing their treatment. ?? 9 in 10 prepare questions for their care team. ?? 1 in 2 people searched for health information in the last week; 1 in 3 in the last month. People actively seek trusted health information, but they want it to be signposted from healthcare professionals. ??Let’s work together to ensure every patient has access to the right information and support at the right time. You can read the full findings here: https://lnkd.in/eFPzXEvS #HealthInformation #PatientEmpowerment #HealthLiteracy #NHS

We’re excited to share another article about the launch of "Revealing the Secrets of aHUS", an interactive e-book designed to support children with atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (#aHUS). This immersive adventure helps young readers understand their condition in a fun and accessible way, making complex medical concepts easier to grasp. Cognitant is proud to have worked on?this resource with Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, Kidney Care UK, and the Newcastle National Renal Complement Therapeutics Centre, ensuring it truly meets the needs of children and their caregivers. By working closely with medical experts, patient advocacy groups, and families, we've created a storybook that resonates with the real-life challenges faced by those living with aHUS. Read more in this article from pharmaphorum: https://lnkd.in/eiz-p3T5 You can explore the storybook at https://lnkd.in/dJUWvdDH #RareDisease #aHUS #PatientEducation #HealthTech #Alexion #KidneyCareUK #Cognitant #PatientSupport #HealthcareInnovation

This video provides a moving account of what it's like to live with atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (#aHUS). "Revealing the Secrets of aHUS" is an interactive storybook designed to support children living with atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (#aHUS). It allows young readers to learn about their condition through an engaging adventure, helping them understand complex medical concepts in a fun and accessible way. Cognitant is incredibly proud to have been part of the creation of this storybook, alongside Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease, Kidney Care UK and the Newcastle National Renal Complement Therapeutics Centre. It’s truly making a difference to people's lives, and we're honoured to contribute to a resource that empowers families and transforms the aHUS journey. https://lnkd.in/dqgau8XV To access the storybook visit:?https://lnkd.in/dJUWvdDH #aHUS #RareDisease #PatientEducation #KidneyCareUK #HealthTech #PatientVoices

Education is key to better health outcomes. Disease awareness programmes play a crucial role in empowering patients ?? by educating them about symptoms, risk factors, and effective management strategies, potentially leading to improved quality of life. In our latest blog, we explore the goals, benefits, and real-world impact of these programmes, and discuss how life sciences companies can utilise patient engagement to build trust and deliver better healthcare. One great example is the Kidney Essentials programme, which has empowered over 4,000 patients with information about chronic kidney disease (CKD), helping to improve outpatient care efficiency and reducing waiting times by 3 weeks. Another remarkable initiative is Advanced Melanoma Essentials by Bristol Myers Squibb UK & Ireland. This award-winning programme raised awareness about melanoma, offering comprehensive resources and emotional support to patients, resulting in increased knowledge. Shital Vekeria, Senior Disease Area Specialist for Oncology at BMS, shared, “At BMS, we believe that disease awareness programmes play a vital role in empowering patients and helping to improve outcomes.” ?? What role can disease awareness play in your healthcare strategy? Read the blog to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gdUSikvh #PatientEducation #DiseaseAwareness #HealthInnovation #LifeSciences #HealthEmpowerment #HealthOutcomes

It’s a special week as we launch “Revealing the Secrets of aHUS”. This storybook is a much-needed tool for children, and their families, with the rare disease, atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (aHUS), as we aim to turn learning into an adventure. The interactive storybook has been developed to break down complex scientific information about a rare kidney disease in an engaging and accessible way for young people. Grateful to all who contributed, including @kidneycareuk @NationalaHUS, @aHUSnurses and @NewcastleHosps, and Andrew and Layla. Your expertise makes all the difference. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eCt2g9eu #RareDiseases #aHUS Thanks to Nadira Bullock, Kayuri Odedra MPharm, Cognitant Group Limited, Emma Knott and the Real Chemistry Team, for bringing this to life.

We are excited to share this article about the launch of "Revealing the Secrets of aHUS", an interactive e-book designed to support children living with atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (#aHUS). This immersive storybook allows young readers to learn about their condition through an engaging adventure, helping them understand complex medical concepts in a fun and accessible way. Cognitant is proud to have worked on this resource with Alexion, Astra Zeneca Rare Disease, Kidney Care UK and the Newcastle National Renal Complement Therapeutics Centre. Working closely with medical experts, patient advocacy groups, and families, we’ve ensured that this storybook addresses the unique needs of children and their caregivers. By involving patients in the creation process, we’ve made sure the content resonates with the real-life challenges faced by those living with aHUS. Read more about this innovative project and explore the storybook: https://lnkd.in/eDjvZ4jj To access the storybook visit:?https://lnkd.in/dJUWvdDH #aHUS #RareDisease #PatientEducation #HealthInnovation #ChildrensHealth #HealthTech

"Patient engagement isn’t just a buzzword - it’s about listening, learning, and embedding patient voices into every decision we make." In our latest Empowered Health interview, we spoke with Sarah Blundell, UK Oncology Patient Solutions Manager at Pfizer UK, about what patient empowerment really means. Sarah shares insights on: ????? The role of education and digital tools in helping patients take control of their healthcare. ???? The value of patient insights in shaping more compassionate, patient-centred care. ? “Driving genuine change means going beyond lip service and ensuring patient voices are at the heart of everything we do”. ? Read the full interview in our latest Empowered Health newsletter. ?? #PatientEmpowerment #HealthcareInnovation #Oncology #DigitalHealth #PatientEngagement #EmpoweredHealth ?