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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🎉 The HELP Flag Pathway has been shortlisted in the #HealthTechAwards 2026 in the Best Use of Digital and Data for NHS Trusts category. Developed by @exeter.ac.uk, our HRC and Royal Devon, the project supports earlier cancer detection through the innovative use of routine blood tests.

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

👀 Our September newsletter lands this week! From sustainable innovation and research highlights to partnership news and opportunities, there's plenty to catch up on in the latest edition from the NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation. Not subscribed yet? Sign up today so you don't miss it 👇

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Newsletter - HealthTech Research Centre

Welcome to the Sustainable HealthTech Digest, the quarterly newsletter from the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Sustainable Innovation. Each newsletter will offer insights into our latest pro...

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We're delighted to be supporting the HDR UK Black Internship Programme for a second consecutive year. Looking forward to supporting the development of future health data science leaders through the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Sustainable Innovation. #HDRUK #HealthDataScience

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Are you a #HealthTech founder looking to connect with potential investors? Tech South West's PitchUp! programme gives local tech businesses the opportunity to pitch directly to active investors, gain expert feedback & build valuable funding connections. 🔗 Find out more and apply: lnkd.in/esRQD2_v

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🎉 Delighted to see the Royal Devon's #AmbientVoiceTechnology programme shortlisted in this year's HSJ Awards. Our HRC, alongside @exeter.ac.uk, evaluated the pilot, generating evidence on how safe, collaborative AI can support better patient experience, staff wellbeing & healthcare delivery.

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Research is better when it's shaped by the people it's designed to help. Find out how patients, carers and members of the public are helping guide our research and innovation 👇 hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/about-ppie/ #PPIE #HealthResearch

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About PPIE | NIHR HealthTech Research Centre for Sustainable Innovation

Understand our Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement strategy, ensuring research aligns with public needs and values.

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

💡 Developing a health innovation? We work with innovators, researchers and industry partners to help bring sustainable health technologies closer to real-world use. Find out more 👇 hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/what-we-offer/

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What We Offer – NIHR HealthTech Research Centre for Sustainable Innovation

Discover the services and opportunities we provide to partners, researchers, and the public in promoting sustainable health innovations.

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🌱 Sustainability is an increasingly important part of NHS procurement and innovation. Join us at Accelerating Sustainable Healthcare on 24 Sep to hear from NHS, industry & sustainability leaders and explore real-world examples of sustainable innovation. Sign-up: www.eventbrite.com/e/accelerati...

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Join us for a hybrid HealthTech sustainability forum on Thursday 24 September 2026 at St George's Centre, Leeds.

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

☕ Got a health innovation or research idea you want to test with the people it's designed for? Our PPIE Ideas Cafés offer researchers and innovators the chance to get feedback directly from public contributors and people with lived experience. Find out more and book your place 👇

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PPIE Ideas Café - HealthTech Research Centre

Book now What are Ideas Cafés? Ideas cafés are informal virtual sessions researchers and (potential) commercial partners can discuss their ideas and technologies with our public collaborators. It’s a ...

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🚀 Looking to take your health innovation to the next level? Our latest newsletter shares practical tips for innovators on getting the most from engaging with the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Sustainable Innovation. Read more and sign-up to our newsletter here: lnkd.in/eSjngpBG

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Join experts from the NHS, industry & academia at Accelerating Sustainable Healthcare to explore the NHS net zero agenda, sustainable product development and innovation in practice. 📅 24 September 2026 📍 St George's Conference Centre, Leeds (hybrid) Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/accelerati...

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🧠 New WHO guidance on dementia risk reduction & prevention has been published, helping shape global research priorities for the next five years. Our Co-Director, Prof Chris Fox, was helped evaluate evidence and developed recommendations on menopause, traumatic brain injury & HIV. Link below ⬇️

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🧠 Great to see global collaboration at #AAIC2026. Key takeaways from our Co-Director Prof Chris Fox: the growing role of #MedTech in dementia care and the need for more personalised, data-driven approaches to identify what works best for each individual. #Dementia #BrainHealth #HealthyAgeing

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The NIHR Annual Report 2025/26 is now live, highlighting the impact of research that's changing lives and shaping the future of health and care. Click to read🔗 www.nihr.ac.uk/about-us/who...

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Great ideas start with listening💡 Our virtual Ideas Cafés bring public and patient voices into healthcare innovation from the beginning, helping you test, shape and strengthen your idea. 2026 dates still available, book now: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/ppie-ideas-c...

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🧠 Do you work in brain health, cognitive decline or dementia prevention? The #WHO is launching the second edition of its Guidelines on Risk Reduction of Cognitive Decline and Dementia on 16 July 2026. Register for a dedicated webinar to hear more: who.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Join us on 24 Sep 2026 for a hybrid #HealthTech sustainability forum in Leeds. You'll hear from sustainability leaders & industry experts and have the opportunity to tour the new SUSTAIN Labs at Leeds General Infirmary. More details and registration below ⬇️

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🔔If you’re developing innovative #healthtech, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Innovation Office offers free, confidential regulatory support to help you move forward with confidence. Submit enquiries via InnovationOffice@mhra.gov.uk.

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

📢 NIHR Senior Investigator Award – Applications Now Open Senior researchers working across health and social care can apply, particularly those from underrepresented professions such as Public Health, Methodology and Health Data Science. 🔗 Apply here (deadline 14 Sep 2026): lnkd.in/d3wa5p4J.

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🎙️ Introducing our new podcast: Sustainable Innovation Unplugged. Our first episode features HRC Director Mike Spiro in conversation with Prof. Martin Siegert to discuss the impact of climate change on health and how innovation can support adaptation and patient care. Link below to listen & subscribe

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Last week, our team attended Med-Tech Expo 2026. The scale & pace of innovation was impressive but it was also clear that robust evidence & clear pathways to implementation remain critical to translating ideas into real-world impact. 🔗 Find out how our HRC can help you: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Delighted to announce that @exeter.ac.uk's HELP Flag project has been shortlisted for the MediPex Innovation Awards. Already implemented across 60 GP practices in Devon & expanded to Liverpool, the programme is enabling earlier diagnosis and better outcomes for patients. 🔗 Read more: helpflag.com

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Great day at the #Med-TechExpo yesterday! It was fantastic to meet so many innovators and health tech professionals. Drop by our stand to say hello and explore opportunities to collaborate 🔬

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Want to help shape sustainable HealthTech innovation? We’re looking for individuals to join our External Advisory Board. We're keen to hear from those with experience in research, sustainability, health technology or innovation. 📧 Get in touch via rduh.uoe.hrc@nhs.net to express your interest.

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Yesterday we hosted our first Innovation Exchange at Science Creates Bristol – bringing together #HealthTech innovators, clinicians & academics for a day of practical conversations on navigating the NHS. Thanks to everyone involved 👏

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The best innovations don’t start with technology - they start with need. In HealthTech this means: clear problem, understood pathway and a defined role. Working on something? We’d love to support 👉 hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

If you’re developing a health innovation, what’s your biggest challenge right now? 💠Generating evidence? 💠Understanding the NHS pathway? 💠Demonstrating value? 💠Embedding sustainability? Drop your biggest challenge in the comments - we’d love to hear from you.

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Interested in building breakthroughs in the prevention of multimorbidity? @exeter.ac.uk has a new Postdoctoral Research Fellow opportunity as part of the NIHR InFLAIM programme - working across mixed qualitative, quantitative & AI methods to deliver real impact. See link in comments to apply ⬇️

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Got an emerging HealthTech idea and want early, real‑world feedback? Our Ideas Cafés offer a chance to test your thinking with a lay audience, sense‑check whether your idea truly meets public needs and gain practical perspectives grounded in lived experience. Book your slot now: lnkd.in/eq9JcNwE.

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Real feedback. Real impact 💡 We worked with Dr Hannah Dawe at a HRC Commercial Ideas Café to shape OptiOpioid - a digital tool supporting patients taking opioids around surgery. Insights are already influencing how risk is communicated. Book your session: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/ppie-ideas-c...

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PPIE Ideas Café - HealthTech Research Centre

What are Ideas Cafés? Ideas cafés are informal virtual sessions researchers and (potential) commercial partners can discuss their ideas and technologies with our public collaborators. It’s a chance to...

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

🚨Our HRC is pleased to be co‑delivering the Health Economics day at the upcoming Diagnostic Evidence Workshops. Delivered by frontline researchers & clinicians, the workshops will equip attendees with practical skills to evaluate diagnostic tests (IVD & non‑IVD tech). Register below..

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Catch up on the latest HealthTech news, upcoming events and essential updates in our HRC newsletter – including practical tips for embedding meaningful patient and public involvement into your innovation. 🔗 Read and subscribe so you never miss an update: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter/.

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Great to see this NIHR HRC-funded project presented at Alzheimer's Disease Intl. Conference this week - showing early insights from a review of vagal nerve stimulation & dementia prevention. Attended by Prof. Chris Fox, HRC Dementia Lead, it brings together work from three HRC's across the UK.

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🎉 Celebrating two years of the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Sustainable Innovation! As a centre hosted by Royal Devon and @exeter.ac.uk, we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together - and excited for what’s ahead. 📽️ Watch our highlights video & visit our website to learn more.

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

🔔 New Uni of Exeter role: Professor in Biological Psychiatry (E&R) @exeter.ac.uk is recruiting a senior academic leader to help drive forward translational mental health & neuroscience research. 🔗 Apply here (closing 20/04/26): lnkd.in/esdXAjF9

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

An innovative piece of work from the University of Exeter made it onto BBC Radio 4’s Inside Health today, highlighting how gaming technology could reshape stroke rehabilitation. 🎧 Listen back on BBC Sounds: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... 🔗 Find out more: news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h...

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Are you an innovator, researcher, clinician - or simply interested in the latest in #healthtech? The March edition of our HRC newsletter, is packed with insights, innovation, & opportunities. ➡️ Explore the latest edition and sign up to our mailing list here: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter/

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Yesterday our Co‑Director, Prof. Chris Fox, joined the Dementia Innovation Showcase to explore what meaningful innovation looks like in dementia. Key takeaways: 💠 Innovation should focus on simple tech 💠 Human support must be central to any solution 💠 Solutions must be based on real needs & people

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

🔔 The March Edition of our HRC newsletter is out tomorrow! We'll share the latest updates, insights & highlights from across our centre, as well as top tips for embedding NHS sustainability practices into your innovation and news from across the NIHR network. Subscribe via the link below.

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Proud to support the Royal Devon on a new pilot to evaluate Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) in Emergency Departments. Backed by @england.nhs.uk, the pilot will explore how #AVT performs in #urgent‑care settings & where it can deliver the biggest impact for clinicians & patients. 🔗 Read more below.

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

We’re hiring! Join our team as a Secretary and help support innovation in healthcare. The Band 3 role offers: ✔ A supportive and friendly team environment ✔ Flexible & hybrid working ✔ Great development opportunities 🔗Apply here: careers.royaldevon.nhs.uk/members/modu... #ExeterJobs #NHSJobs

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Last week our HRC attended the Sustainable Health Systems Hub Annual Meeting, opened by our Sustainable Innovation Co-Lead Prof. Ed Wilson, in his role as Hub Director. It was a fantastic event, helping drive meaningful progress in sustainable healthcare. #NHSNetZero #SustainableHealthcare

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Interested in the future of #dementia care? Join the Dementia Innovation Showcase on 12 March (1–4pm) - an event exploring technologies that help people with dementia stay safely supported at home, and the system changes needed to enable successful #NHS adoption. Sign-up link below 🔗 ⬇️

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

A South West man whose wife was diagnosed with a rare form of #dementia is encouraging others to take part in research after joining an @exeter.ac.uk study exploring new ways to support carers. Watch to find out more ⬇️ youtu.be/rAZ9jBrpUHM?... @nihr.bsky.social @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social

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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 19/02/2026

Today, we’ve launched our first AI strategy that sets out a bold plan to help position the UK as a global leader in AI. The strategy will unite universities, industry, and government to take AI research from the lab to the real-world and improve everyday lives. More 👉 www.ukri.org/news/ukri-ai...

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UKRI AI strategy makes bold choices where UK can lead the world

In its first AI strategy, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) sets out a bold plan to build on the UK’s incredible strengths and potential.

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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation @sustainablehrc.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Reminder 📣 To mark 20 years of the @nihr.bsky.social, it has launched the NIHR20 Research Leaders Prizes - recognising outstanding leadership in health and care research. Delivering research that matters? Find out more and apply below 👇 #inclusion #healthcareresearch #NIHR

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

🚨TOMORROW: SPCR Masterclass: Let’s talk dementia 🗓️ Tues, 17 Feb 2026 🕚 12noon to 1pm 💡 Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia 🔗 bit.ly/44pnKF0 @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk

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