Health Innovation Network South London

Today, we're proud to announce the new cohort for #AcceleratingFemTech, our innovator support programme funded by Innovate UK in collaboration with Medical Research Council.   21 of the best early stage early-stage companies, university spinouts and entrepreneurial-minded academics from across the UK have been chosen for their work in driving innovation across a wide range of women’s health challenges.   These innovations have the potential to make a real difference to women's lives, from improving menstrual and reproductive health with advanced diagnostics and wearable technologies to enhancing support for women experiencing menopause.   Meet the new #AcceleratingFemTech cohort: https://lnkd.in/e_HnpQGf

Lung cancer is responsible for more deaths than any other form of cancer in the UK. Despite the implementation of a new national Targeted Lung Health Check Programme, reliable diagnosis of early-stage lung cancers remains a challenge. Working with the South East London Cancer Alliance and pioneering surgeons from Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, we've helped to develop patient and professional information about a groundbreaking new diagnostic procedure, navigational bronchoscopy. Navigational bronchoscopy offers a number of advantages over current diagnostic approaches: 🔍 Accurate identification of potentially cancerous nodules at a significantly earlier stage, allowing for treatment to begin more quickly 🩹 Lower risk of complications 👍 Improved patient experience compared to more invasive diagnostic procedures Find the professional resources here: https://lnkd.in/ePR9Y2pg And patient information here: https://lnkd.in/e2UGecwm

We are pleased to launch the Hybrid Closed Loop Workforce Capacity Modelling Tool. This new resource helps healthcare teams successfully meet new meet NICE Type 1 diabetes guidelines by effectively planning and optimising workforce capacity in adult type 1 diabetes services for Hybrid Closed Loop insulin pump technology. Alongside this tool, we’ve developed comprehensive resources to support healthcare teams, including: 📚 A detailed user guide with step-by-step instructions ▶️ A video tutorial with a thorough walkthrough of the tool’s features 💻 A recording of the model’s launch event with a Q&A session with NHS service users Explore the tool here: https://lnkd.in/eqwDHvjf

For December's Company Spotlight, highlighting innovators in the Innovate UK Mindset programme, we spoke with Holo-Log founder Adam Wacey about his innovation.   Holo-Log aims to improve telepsychiatry communication and provide young people with specialised treatment solutions.   Learn more about how his innovation is reshaping mental health care services:   https://lnkd.in/guyZCf9g

Calling all innovators! 📣 In partnership with Hardian Health, we've developed 10 free #elearning modules on medical device regulations. These modules, part of our Mindset-XR Innovation Support Programme with Innovate UK, are just one way we are helping innovators to increase the adoption of XR in the health sector. Find out more: https://buff.ly/41rlTyt

We've recently developed a new set of training resources for pulmonary rehabilitation professionals. The first training module, which is aligned with the London Pulmonary Rehabilitation Competency Framework, covers tests of exercise capacity and muscular strength: ❓ Why tests of exercise capacity and muscular strength are used during pulmonary rehabilitation 🚶♀️➡️ Conducting safe and effective field walking tests 💪 Planning and delivering tests of peripheral muscle strength Find the full training module here: https://lnkd.in/eb5BBEJ2

In the latest edition of our Meet the Innovator series, we speak to Nitin B Parekh, CEO of YOURmeds - smart medication management system. Nitin's innovation aims to help people to take the right medication at the right time with support from their network of family and friends - improving health outcomes whilst reducing costs for primary and secondary care. Read more about his innovative journey: https://lnkd.in/eMh_4wsw

Discover research opportunities across London! The NIHR Research Delivery Network’s webpage connects students and newly qualified nurses, midwifes, or AHPs with: 👥 Research placement and internship opportunities at London’s leading NHS Trusts. 📚 Insight into the NIHR INSIGHT Scholarship Programme for postgraduate study. ⚙️ Tools and resources to help you explore clinical research careers. Watch the video below to see Stephanie, a Clinical Research Nurse, answer some questions she frequently gets asked about her job. Visit the page to watch the full video and take the first step toward a research career: https://lnkd.in/eBVMTdUR

The Cardiometabolic Fellowship, now in its third year, is a programme to equip primary care clinicians with advanced skills to prevent and manage cardiovascular and metabolic health challenges.   In latest blog, former Fellow and Lipid Specialist Pharmacist Julia Parascandolo, reflects on the Fellowship’s transformative impact on her career, her confidence in patient interactions, and her ability to drive system-wide improvements in CVD prevention and management. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eFmFd5MN

Last week, we welcomed partners to our first in-person Mindset XR Innovation Support Programme Shared Learning Event to discuss driving innovation in the mental health space while testing a range of exciting cutting-edge tech! 🥽 Hosted by techUK, the event gave a range of innovators at different stages of development the opportunity to share their journey and network. The Innovate UK Mindset-XR Innovator Support programme aims to catalyse the development of extended reality mental health solutions to help improve the mental health of people across the UK. Hear the latest about our events and get involved: https://buff.ly/41rlTyt