6 September 2017
Southampton has been a key player in a major review of the state of nutrition research in the UK and overseas, which highlighted a growing concern that the UK is not fulfilling its potential, and recommended ways to ‘revitalise’ the field so the public and patients continue to benefit.The review has recommended increased collaboration with indus... Read more >
6 September 2017
Local pioneering mental health work, and current NIA fellow, Serenity Integrated Monitoring (SIM) was recognised during a national conference attended by Prince William this week. Project lead, Sergeant Paul Jennings, and the Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health innovations lead Vicki Haworth (who comprise the core SIM team) took part in a conv... Read more >
31 August 2017
Welcoming today’s announcement on the future of life sciences in the UK, Vice Chair of the national AHSN Network, Professor Mike Hannay said: “This is great news for patients, the NHS and our life sciences sector. The right agreement between the Government and the life sciences industry will help build the UK’s status as a world leader in this s... Read more >
22 August 2017
NICE Scientific Advice recently launched a competition, the NICE AdviSeME Prize, to find a transformative medical product in the early stages of development:The NICE AdviSeME Prize is specifically aimed at SMEs, charities, and academic research groups. The winning applicant will receive a free Light Scientific Advice service which will: Provide ... Read more >
10 August 2017
The NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) Programme is launching a new funding stream - i4i Connect - aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in need of a funding boost to reach their next stage in the development pathway.Offering up to £150,000 over a 6-12 month period, i4i Connect will help SMEs get to the point of eligibility for a f... Read more >
4 August 2017
Launched at the NHS Confederation conference by Simon Stevens in June 2017, and as part of NHS England’s commitment to the Five Year Forward View, NHS England has developed the Innovation and Technology Payment (ITP) 2018/19.The aim of the ITP is to help deliver on the commitment detailed within the Five Year Forward View – creating the conditio... Read more >
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World Patient Safety Day 2024 Improving diagnosis for patient safety – how is Health Innovation Wessex contributing?
This year’s theme from the World Health Organisation for World Patient Safety Day on 17 Sept...
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