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What is innovation?

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Innovation: "a novel idea that addresses an unmet need" & in health and social care can be:

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• A new process or pathway

• A new medical technology or device

• Software & apps

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Types of innovation

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Disruptive: "the market is there, but your innovation serves it in a new way."

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Radical: "the need is there, but currently no product meets the need."

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Repurposing: "your innovation uses existing technology applied in a new way."

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Does your innovation address an unmet need & align with the Trusts strategic aim to provide Outstanding Care, Build healthy communities and Be a great place to work and supports one of our priority areas? 

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Priority areas

• Urgent & Emergency Care

• Planned Care

• Integrated Communities

• Diagnostics & Medicine Optimisation

• National Spinal Injuries Centre & Rehabilitation

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