Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria

It's Week!

Dr Raj Bethapudi, GP and CVD Prevention Lead in Sunderland, highlights why it's so important to tackle hypertension and provides some practical tips and suggestions for practices and primary care staff ⬇️

Support to manage your practice hypertension targets To mark Know Your Numbers Week, 2nd-8th September 2024, we caught up with Dr Raj Bethapudi, who discusses the vital role of supporting GP practices to manage their hypertension targets. Dr Bethapudi is a partner at The Galleries Medical Practice in...

High blood pressure can cause strokes, heart attacks, and other illnesses.

You can check your blood pressure at home with a home blood pressure monitor, or at your GP/pharmacy if they are offering blood pressure checks.

Healthcare professionals can find support and resources to better treat and detect high blood pressure here 👇
https://healthinnovationnenc.org.uk/what-we-do/improving-population-health/cardiovascular-disease-prevention/resources-for-hcps/

It’s Know Your Numbers Week on the 2nd-8th September, promoting the importance of blood pressure checks!

In 2022/23, the North East and North Cumbria was the best in the country for blood pressure management. However, there’s always room for improvement.

Find out about the tried and tested resources used by practices across our region to improve blood pressure management. 👇
https://healthinnovationnenc.org.uk/what-we-do/driving-digital-transformation/digital-pioneers/digital-accelerator/remote-monitoring-project-resources/

Join us for the next North East North Cumbria Overprescribing Community of Practice (CoP)!

💭 The topic of this CoP is - 'Medication review for patients during their inpatient hospital stay'
📅 24th October 2024
⏰ 12:30-13:30

Register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nenc-overprescribing-community-of-practice-tickets-967631089637?aff=oddtdtcreator

The NHS Long Term Plan aims for earlier and more accurate diagnosis of lung conditions. An important diagnostic tool for lung conditions is spirometry - a forceful blowing test.

However, research has shown that spirometry conducted in general practice is often of poor quality, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) software, ArtiQ.Spiro, aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of spirometry tests. HI NENC has been leading a project to assess the impact and value of ArtiQ.Spiro in two GP practices, over five months.

Find out more about this innovation and the benefit to patients 👇
https://innovationlibrarynenc.org.uk/result/artiq-spiro-ai-spirometry/

Innovate UK recently announced the exciting news that 24 new projects have been awarded funding to join the Mindset Extended Reality (XR) for Digital Mental Health Programme. 🙌

HI NENC has been supporting existing innovators in the programme, helping them to advance their digital XR solutions, designed to make a real impact on mental health care.

The Mindset XR Innovation Support Roadshow has been travelling across the UK, giving regional innovators a platform to showcase their incredible XR products and stories.

In this blog, Chloe Blewitt, Project Manager at HI NENC, reflects on one of these events and shares how HI NENC is empowering XR innovators to transform mental health care.

Read Chloe's blog here 👇
https://healthinnovationnenc.org.uk/blog/supporting-innovators-at-the-xr-roadshow/

We are delighted to announce the following speakers will join us at the Northern Lipid Forum, 17th October, 6pm-9pm:

🔹 Dr Alan Bagnall, Consultant Cardiologist, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - 'What should we do about incidental coronary artery calcium?'

🔹 Catherine Tucker, Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and CVD Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist, CVD Prevention Network, NENC ICB - 'Reducing cardiovascular disease across North East and North Cumbria through cross system working, lipid optimisation and identifying Familial Hypercholesterolaemia'

Register 👉 https://bit.ly/4cMJVXl

In collaboration with the three other Health Innovation organisations, Health Innovation North showcases and celebrates northern innovation.

This blog from Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber’s deputy CEO Kathy Scott, discusses the day’s activities and she also shares her top five themes from the event: innovation, communication, innovators’ roles in the system, NHS staff as innovators and partnership working.

Read it in full ➡️ https://ow.ly/owTo50SP3Je

HI NENC is proud to work with Health Innovation Wessex (HIW), to manage the Needs Assessment Service (NAS), an essential first-step assessment for all innovators who register with the .

Over the past two years, NAS has evaluated over 700 innovations, offering tailored, expert analyses to help innovators succeed.

In June, HIW and HI NENC came together for the NAS strategy away day to discuss future plans and ensure that innovators trying to enter the NHS market receive the best possible support.

Find out more in this blog by NAS Leads, Ben Porter and Gemma Snell 👇
https://healthinnovationnenc.org.uk/blog/needs-assessment-service-a-collaboration-between-health-innovation-north-east-and-north-cumbria-and-health-innovation-wessex/

Our next Digital Inclusion Forum will be a unique opportunity to hear personal stories from individuals who showcase how technology has improved their quality of life and bridged gaps that once seemed impossible.

📅 Monday, 9th September
⏰ 13:30-15:00

Register now 👉 https://bit.ly/4eOShPX

EVENT - Health Innovation Networks and the ABHI: Supporting Innovation

Join us for a free 1 hour webinar to find out how HI NENC supports and works with innovators in health and care!

📅 4th October 2024
⏰ 13:00-14:00

Register 👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/health-innovation-networks-and-the-abhi-supporting-innovation-tickets-978071878317?aff=oddtdtcreator

📣 Applications closing soon!

HI NENC is excited to advertise the opportunity for Innovation Managers to join the team. In this role, you will support innovators to progress along the HI NENC Innovation Pathway.

This role involves facilitating the development, evaluation, and commercialisation of innovations for NHS adoption.

📅 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 23rd August.

Find out more and apply 👇
https://healthinnovationnenc.org.uk/.../innovation-managers/

📣 Don't miss our next Digital Inclusion Forum, hosted by Olympian, Shelley Dowling-Holroyd.

Hear inspiring stories from individuals who will share how digital tools and platforms have empowered them, improved their quality of life, and bridged gaps that once seemed impossible.

📅 9th September 2024
⏰ 13:30-15:00
Register 👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-inclusion-forum-tickets-732856693097?aff=oddtdtcreator

BLOG: Joining forces for Health Innovation North

Read this new blog by Kathy Scott, Deputy Chief Executive for Health Innovation Yorkshire and Humber, who discusses the five key themes that stood out to her at our recent Health Innovation North event – an event in collaboration with the other northern health innovation networks.

The conference celebrated northern innovation and provided insight into the spread and adoption of new technologies happening across the north, as well as highlighting innovations addressing NHS needs.

Read the blog 👉 https://ow.ly/owTo50SP3Je

The HI NENC Event Bulletin is out now! Read here 👇
https://mailchi.mp/healthinnovationnenc/the-latest-events-from-hi-nenc-august24

What's coming up?
🟢 Digital Inclusion Forum hosted by Olympian, Shelley Holroyd
🟢 MedConnect North - “Exploring Digital Innovations within HealthTech”
🟢 Health Innovation Networks and the ABHI: Supporting Innovation
🟢 Northern Lipid Forum returns for 2024

📣 Are you looking for an exciting new career opportunity? We're hiring in several departments!

Commercial Lawyer ➡️ bit.ly/3X16ti0
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See all available roles on our website: https://bit.ly/4curXcA

📣 HI NENC is excited to announce the opportunity for a Commercial Lawyer to join the team.

In this role, you will provide pragmatic, accurate and timely advice to the other teams in the organisation on a variety of legal topics.

📅 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, 30th August 2024.

Find out more and apply 👇
https://healthinnovationnenc.org.uk/who-we-are/join-our-team/commercial-lawyers/

In case you missed it...

SBRI Healthcare have announced funding opportunities for innovations in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Women’s Health.

📈 Funding Details:
Phase 1: Up to £100,000 (NET) for six months to test technical and commercial feasibility
Phase 2: Up to £800,000 (NET) for one year to develop prototypes and gather early clinical evidence (subject to budget availability)

📅 Applications close 13:00, 28th August 2024.

Apply ➡️ https://bit.ly/3SCjjR8

For support with your funding application and signposting to available opportunities, email: [email protected]

SBRI Healthcare - New funding competition focuses on two priority areas: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), and Women’s Health SBRI Healthcare, an Accelerated Access Collaborative initiative, in partnership with the Health Innovation Network is delighted to announce a new funding compe…

Earlier this year, HI NENC relocated to a sustainable office in the heart of Newcastle's innovation and research ecosystem.

💭 Dr Nicola Hutchinson, Chief Executive at HI NENC, shares her thoughts on the move: "We are delighted to have moved into our new office, which not only reflects our commitment to sustainability but also provides us with a larger collaborative space to continue delivering our key priorities – reducing health inequalities, driving economic growth and supporting the adoption of innovation into the NHS."

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4c9835J

📣 Last chance to submit your ideas to the Bright Ideas in Health Awards 2024! If you have an innovative idea, service, tool or device that is improving patient outcomes, we want to hear from you.

Apply before 12th August 2024 👇
https://brightideasinhealth.org.uk/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=biha24&utm_id=BIHA24

We are excited to share an article co-authored by Julia Wood, Maternity and Neonatal Safety Improvement Programme (MatNeoSIP) Lead for the North East and North Cumbria, and Dr. Sundeep Harigopal, Clinical Lead for the Northern Neonatal Network, that was recently published in Infant Journal.

The article showcases the North East and North Cumbria’s approach to improving maternity and neonatal safety and care.

Congratulations Julia and Dr. Harigopal! 👏

Read the article here ⬇️
https://www.infantjournal.co.uk/journal_article.html?id=7407

Our latest Digital Bulletin for Primary Care is out now!

What's inside?
🔸 Free digital training – become a digital champion
🔸 Funded pilot to increase capacity with remote monitoring technology
🔸 Free up clinician appointments with our remote monitoring guides

Read here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dsJ3ri

Digital opportunities for primary care - July Welcome to your latest digital bulletin from Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC). Read about the latest digital opportunities for primary care colleagues.

📣 HI NENC is delighted to advertise a fantastic opportunity for a range of dynamic and experienced Programme Managers to join our newly created bank of casual workers.

In this role, you will lead and support a range of health and life science related programmes, on a specific, ad-hoc basis. The successful applicants will need to commute to Newcastle as and when required.

📅 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 19th August 2024.

Find out more and apply 👇
https://healthinnovationnenc.org.uk/who-we-are/join-our-team/programme-manager-hi-nenc-bank/

📣 HI NENC is excited to announce the opportunity for Innovation Managers to join the team. In this role, you will support innovators to progress along the HI NENC Innovation Pathway.

📅 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 23rd August.

Find out more and apply 👇
https://healthinnovationnenc.org.uk/who-we-are/join-our-team/innovation-managers/

We are delighted to announce that Olympian, Shelley Holroyd, will host our next Digital Inclusion Forum!

💬 Shelley will share how as a system we can overcome challenges and achieve greatness, whether in sports or life, through embracing digital innovation.

📅 9th September 2024
⏰ 13:30-15:00
Register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-inclusion-forum-tickets-732856693097?aff=oddtdtcreator

📣 ONE WEEK TO GO! 📣

Have you entered your bright idea yet? If you are a healthcare innovator you can submit your work across 10 categories at this year's Bright Ideas in Health Awards:

1. Innovative MedTech Award, sponsored by The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI)
2. Outstanding NHS Industry Collaboration
3. Innovation in Clinical Education. sponsored by NHSE Education North East and North Cumbria
4. Demonstrating an Impact upon Patient Safety
5. Innovation Champion Award
6. Digital Innovation in Health and Social Care
7. Towards Net Zero Award
8. Innovation and Improvement in Reducing Healthcare Inequalities Award
9. Innovative Women’s Health Award, sponsored by the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System
10. Research for Local Health Needs, sponsored by the NIHR Clinical Research Network NENC

📅 Entries close Monday, 12th August 2024.

Submit your bright idea today 👇
https://brightideasinhealth.org.uk/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=biha24&utm_id=BIHA24

Earlier this year, HI NENC relocated to a sustainable office in the heart of Newcastle's innovation and research ecosystem.

💭 Dr Nicola Hutchinson, Chief Executive at HI NENC shares her thoughts on the move: "We are delighted to have moved into our new office, which not only reflects our commitment to sustainability but also provides us with a larger collaborative space to continue delivering our key priorities – reducing health inequalities, driving economic growth and supporting the adoption of innovation into the NHS."

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4c9835J

The Northern Lipid Forum returns for 2024! Join this event to hear lectures on prevention in the North East and North Cumbria.

📅 17th October 2024
⏰ 18:00-21:00
📍 Delta Hotels by Marriott, Newcastle Gateshead, NE11 9XF

Register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/northern-lipid-forum-tickets-866394588537?aff=oddtdtcreator

💷 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: SBRI Healthcare has announced two funding competitions focusing on innovations in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Women’s Health.

📈 Funding Details:
Phase 1: Up to £100,000 (NET) for six months to test technical and commercial feasibility
Phase 2: Up to £800,000 (NET) for one year to develop prototypes and gather early clinical evidence (subject to budget availability)

📅 Applications close 13:00, 28th August 2024.

Find out more and apply 👇
https://sbrihealthcare.co.uk/news/new-funding-competition-focuses-on-two-priority-areas-antimicrobial-resistance-amr-and-women-s-health

SBRI Healthcare - New funding competition focuses on two priority areas: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), and Women’s Health SBRI Healthcare, an Accelerated Access Collaborative initiative, in partnership with the Health Innovation Network is delighted to announce a new funding compe…