Dr Susanna Rance, a Senior Research Fellow with the Institute of Health and Human Development, University of East London (UEL), draws on experience from her team’s latest work in Newham and shares her five top tips to ensure effective patient and public involvement in research. In her current role, Susanna works with UCLPartners and NewhamRead more
The Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI) is currently recruiting UK companies for Arab Health 2018. Taking place from 29 January to 1 February 2018, Arab Health is positioned as the Middle East’s largest medical trade show. For 2018, Arab Health will once again feature a state-of-the art simulated operating theatre, that takes centre stageRead more
UK businesses can apply now for a share of up to £8 million to speed up development of new digital technology healthcare solutions. Competition opens: Monday 31 July 2017 Competition closes: Wednesday 11 October 2017 Innovate UK is to invest up to £8 million in projects that develop new digital technology solutions to healthcare challenges.Read more
If you missed the first installment of The Big Innovation Conversation, here’s another opportunity to listen. The Big Innovation Conversation is a new monthly series of webinars for anybody interested in health innovation. Hosted by The Innovation Agency (North West Coast AHSN), July’s inaugural Conversation featured the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA), offering insight into theRead more
A search for innovations with the ability to transform cancer screening, and facilitate earlier and faster diagnosis launches on 25 July 2017. SBRI Healthcare – an NHS England investment fund led by the AHSN Network – invites entrepreneurs to apply for up to £1.1 million investment to develop innovations. Since the early 1990s, UK incidenceRead more
NHS England has confirmed its intention to relicense England’s 15 Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs). NHS England’s Board met on 21 July and considered a report from National Director of Strategy and Innovation Ian Dodge, which highlights the AHSNs’ significant impact and outlines how this can be the launch pad for an even more influential futureRead more
Date: 13 September 2017 Time: 12.30pm-1.30pm Location: WebEx Online Meetings _______________________________________________________________________________________ Join the Innovation Agency (North West Coast AHSN) for the next instalment of The Big Innovation Conversation on 13 September. This hour-long WebEx discusses the NHS 100,000 Genomes Projects and Patient Trackers. Register hereRead more
Date: 10 August 2017 Time: 12.30pm-1.30pm Location: WebEx Online Meetings _______________________________________________________________________________________ Join the Innovation Agency (North West Coast AHSN) for the next instalment of The Big Innovation Conversation on 10 August. This hour-long WebEx looks at Atrial Fibrillation Ambassadors, and what this role involves; and Hackathons, considering how a Hackathon can help to solve healthcareRead more
Building on the success of previous missions, the Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI) is running another ‘MedTech’ Trade Mission to Texas this Autumn. Taking place from 14-20 October 2017, the mission is run in conjunction with the Department of International Trade (DIT) and the Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs). Ideal for UK healthcare companiesRead more
The Government has announced new funding of up to £86 million for UK firms to develop medical breakthroughs. The package will allow small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop and test new technologies in the NHS. This could include innovations such as digital technologies to help patients manage their conditions from home instead ofRead more
