Clinical innovation doesn't happen in a vacuum. Great ideas can (& do) come from all corners of the NHS & you are probably already involved! 

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What is clinical innovation & what does it look like? 

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Clinical innovation is about finding new, better or more effective ways of solving problems.

 

In health & social care this usually relates to:

 

- an identified need

- a process

- a new pathway

- a new medical technology or device   

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•Platforms & Apps •Clinical guidelines & checklists •Pathway redesign •Training material •Pharmaceutical •Genome sequencing •Wearable sensors •Portable technology •Surgical devices

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Where do I find support?

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•BHT R+I Clinical Innovation Lead •Service Improvement Team •Local AHSN •NHS England – CoLab portal, Clinical Entrepreneur Programme •NIHR – Research Design Service •Professional networking events & conferences 

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Where can I find funding or resources?

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There are lots of funding streams & resources available, for more information click here.

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