This case study features in the NHS Innovation Accelerator’s year three research report, Understanding how and why the NHS adopts innovation. Description The Non-Injectable Arterial Connector (NIC) is a low-cost, simple device that stops wrong-route drug administration, reduces arterial line-related infections, and prevents blood loss during sampling. The NIC is a needle free arterial connector.Read more
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Congenica has been awarded a multi-year contract by Genomics England, to be a provider of Diagnostic Decision Support Services for them to deliver for the world leading NHS Genomic Medicine Service. Genomics England carried out a rigorous evaluation of all the leading providers of diagnostic decision support solutions for genomics from across the globe, duringRead more
A new policy paper outlining the Department of Health and Social Care’s technology vision, includes case studies from two of the innovations supported by the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA): Nervecentre Software and Patients Know Best. Launched at an AHSN Network event, hosted by the Health Innovation Network on 17th October, Health and Social Care Secretary,Read more
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) has been announced as the winner of the TSA’s Impact in TEC Team Award. Announced at the International Technology Enabled Care conference’s annual gala dinner on the 16th October, the NIA had been shortlisted alongside PA Consulting and the London Fire Brigade. The NIA was selected as the winner ofRead more
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) is pleased to announce that Gary Gallen, CEO and founder of Hull-based law firm rradar, will join its pool of Mentors, offering support to NIA Fellows. Gary is a trusted legal advisor, technology innovator, and a disruptor of the legal market. Prior to the setting up of rradar, Gary hadRead more
NHS England, the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) and the AHSN Network have joined forces to launch an ambitious new programme, connecting digital health innovators with pharmaceutical companies to explore new innovations that could help people living with diabetes. Launched today (4 October 2018), the Diabetes Hothouse is the first initiative arising fromRead more
Date: Thursday 8th November 2018 Location: Mary Ward House, London The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) is set to host its annual celebratory Summit on the 8th November at Mary Ward House in Central London. This invite-only event will share learning and insight on national uptake and spread of innovation from 2017 Fellows, in addition toRead more
