What is innovation?

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Innovation "an 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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If your innovation addresses an unmet need & aligns with one of the following clinical strategic objectives:

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- Urgent & Emergency Care

- Planned Care

- Diagnostics & Planning

- National Spinal Injuries Centre & Rehab

- Integrated Community Services