Grace proves self-monitoring is good for patients with atrial fibrillation
Grace da Silva from London is living proof that people on long term anticoagulation therapy for atrial fibrillation (AF) can manage their condition themselves successfully, if they have the right technology and professional support. She is just one of thousands of patients with AF (or irregular heartbeat) who are being encouraged to self-monitor, with the […]
Helicon Health research impact case study in UCL’s submission to REF
Helicon Health, a spin out from UCL, was cited as a research impact case study in UCL’s highly successful submission for the Research and Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, which saw the university rated top in the UK by research strength. The results of the REF 2014, published last week, demonstrate the world-leading quality of research […]
Helicon Health and Inhealthcare join forces to improve stroke prevention
A new partnership between two digital health companies is set to deliver a step change in cardiac services in the NHS – making it easier for clinicians to monitor at-risk patients and prevent thousands of strokes. Helicon Health – a University College London spin-out led by leading cardiologist Professor David Patterson – has joined forces […]
Helicon Health cited in NICE Guidelines on Atrial Fibrillation
Helicon Health’s web based package of services – HeliconHeart – is cited as an example of good practice in the new NICE Guidelines on Atrial Fibrillation (AF), which were published on 18 June 2014. Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia. It affects some 800,000 patients in the UK alone. Estimates suggest its […]
Whittington Health and Helicon Health succeed in bid for NHS integrated digital care fund
Whittington Health Integrated Care Organisation and Helicon Health have been successful in winning a joint bid for a grant from NHS England’s Integrated Digital Care Fund. The grant will be used to improve the interoperability of HeliconHeart, Helicon Health’s web based package of services for patients with cardiovascular disease. Whittington Health has been using HeliconHeart and […]
Helicon Health wins UCL Award for enterprise
Helicon Health, a spin out from UCL Business, was last night presented with the Award for ‘One to Watch’ in the 7th Annual UCL Awards for Enterprise 2014. The Awards were presented at a ceremony and reception at the UCL Bloomsbury Theatre, London. They recognise the efforts and accomplishments of UCL’s innovative and entrepreneurial academics […]
National Anticoagulation Initiative shortlisted in Patient Safety and Care Awards 2014
We are delighted to report that the National Anticoagulation Initiative, a key element of the National Initiative for Stroke Reduction in patients with atrial fibrillation, has been shortlisted within the Stroke Care category of the coveted Patient Safety and Care Awards 2014. Set up in 2013, the National Anticoagulation Initiative aims to decrease strokes in […]
Helicon Health introduces its unique stroke prevention package to David Willetts MP
Helicon Health, an exciting growth business with a unique package of stroke prevention services, was one of only three companies invited to present to David Willetts, Minister of State for Universities and Science, at the opening of IDEALondon today. IDEALondon, sited in London’s Tech City, is an innovation ‘hot-house’ established by UCL and partners Cisco […]
Helicon Health & UCL collaborate to develop patient self care elearning materials
Helicon Health, the new and fast growing company with tools to improve the management of chronic disease in the community, is collaborating with University College London (UCL) to enable further development of the Helicon Health’s shared care and patient self care education programme. Helicon Health provides healthcare practitioners with a unique, integrated package of web […]
