United KingdomHealthcare and life sciences2020 – ongoing

NHS England

Brainomix stroke-imaging support across stroke networks

NHS programme evaluator reported treatment 50 minutes quicker with Brainomix imaging support

WorkingCompany's own claim

Problem

Patients needed rapid assessment and referral to specialist centres for mechanical thrombectomy. Non-specialists needed support interpreting scans.

Approach

Health Innovation Oxford & Thames Valley worked with NHS England and regional networks to expand Brainomix stroke-imaging software. NHS AI funding supported deployment across additional stroke units and an evaluation using national stroke-audit data.

Results

50 minutesquicker treatment where AI supported decisions, reported by the programme evaluatorCompany's own claim[1]

70%greater likelihood of receiving thrombectomy where AI supported decisions, reported by the programme evaluatorCompany's own claim[1]

Takeaway

The observed improvements accompanied changes to referral networks and image sharing. The evaluation did not establish that AI alone caused them.

Sources

Improving outcomes following stroke through increased access to mechanical thrombectomy
Health Innovation Oxford & Thames Valley28 Sep 2026Government publication

Source summaries

[1]Health Innovation Oxford & Thames Valley28 Sep 2026

The implementation partner reported faster treatment and increased access to thrombectomy. Its evaluation compared outcomes associated with AI-supported decisions using national audit records.

Full details are in the original sources.

Added 1 Nov 2026 · Updated 1 Nov 2026