ORCHA – one of the innovations currently supported by the NHS Innovation Accelerator – is conducting research to determine the factors likely to drive the utilisation of digital health. With the evaluation of digital health technologies now much more transparent following the publication of the NICE evidence framework, and the demand for health-apps from patientsRead more
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A new, safer and more comfortable biopsy technique for detecting prostate cancer has been rolled-out to hospitals across south-east London. The Precision Point transperineal biopsy, introduced by NHS Innovation Accelerator Fellow Rick Popert, Consultant Urologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT (GSTT), replaces the transrectal biopsy – proving faster diagnosis and reducing discomfort forRead more
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) is pleased to announce that Ben Maruthappu, will join its pool of Mentors, offering support to NIA Fellows. Ben is a London-based doctor and co-founder of Cera, a multi award-winning technology company transforming social care. Ben is also one of the co-founders of the NHS Innovation Accelerator, alongside National DirectorRead more
NHS Innovation Accelerator Fellow, Stephen Bourke, shares his story with the HS. Health-Tech Podcast Listen here Stephen Bourke is co-founder of the UK medicines-management and digital pharmacy app, Echo. Not wanting to be defined by his own medical condition, Stephen, a lifelong patient, embarked on a journey to build a solution that empowers patients andRead more
After becoming aware of an unusually coloured mole during a massage, William Webber turned to SkinVision. Following confirmation of a ‘high-risk result’ he consulted a specialist and tests revealed a Melanoma in situ – the earliest stage of skin cancer. It was at a massage when William became aware of the mole. “I go everyRead more
An 11% rise in the number of health visiting teams setting-up text messaging helplines for new parents means that the mums and dads of nearly 80,000 new-borns are getting more convenient access to healthcare support and advice. The innovations seen over the last two years are in line with the new NHS Long Term PlanRead more
The AHSNs in partnership with the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) today launched a report of the MedTech landscape aimed at accelerating the entry, adoption and spread of innovations for the benefit of patients and commercial success. MedTech is a high growth sector for UK plc, with jobs up 17% in the last tenRead more
NHS Innovation Accelerator Fellow, Debbie Wake, is one of nine pioneering female inventors recognised as part of Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation competition. The Awards, announced on International Women’s Day by Business Secretary Greg Clark, follows a search for female innovators who are tackling some of the biggest challenges facing society as set out inRead more
An app empowering people to monitor their skin for early signs of skin cancer, a model of care for testing populations to identify individuals at higher risk of breast and ovarian cancers, and a secure messaging service that puts young people directly in touch with healthcare professionals, are among the latest technologies selected to joinRead more
Date: 22nd – 23rd May Location: The King’s Fund, London W1G 0AN The NHS Innovation Accelerator is once again supporting The King’s Fund Digital Health and Care Congress, which takes place in May. This annual event brings together leading NHS and social care professionals who are all interested in how data and technology can improveRead more
