NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation
@sustainablehrc.bsky.social
Innovation has the potential to revolutionise healthcare, enabling smarter and more sustainable care. Our Exeter HRC is helping bring this future to life alongside (@exeter.ac.uk) and Royal Devon NHS.
Learn more: https://hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/
Learn more: https://hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/
Inspiring day at yesterday's NIHR Brain Health event! 🧠
Highlights:
➡️Clarity on regulation & aligning innovation with evolving frameworks
➡️ A look at projects driving early detection, diagnosis & better care
➡️ PhD presentations on the impact of co-design with patients
Excited to see what’s next!
Highlights:
➡️Clarity on regulation & aligning innovation with evolving frameworks
➡️ A look at projects driving early detection, diagnosis & better care
➡️ PhD presentations on the impact of co-design with patients
Excited to see what’s next!
November 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Inspiring day at yesterday's NIHR Brain Health event! 🧠
Highlights:
➡️Clarity on regulation & aligning innovation with evolving frameworks
➡️ A look at projects driving early detection, diagnosis & better care
➡️ PhD presentations on the impact of co-design with patients
Excited to see what’s next!
Highlights:
➡️Clarity on regulation & aligning innovation with evolving frameworks
➡️ A look at projects driving early detection, diagnosis & better care
➡️ PhD presentations on the impact of co-design with patients
Excited to see what’s next!
The @nihr.bsky.social HRC Network’s first Brain Health Event is officially underway! We’re already seeing incredible energy, thought-provoking insights and meaningful discussions on advancing brain health. Stay tuned, we’ll be sharing key takeaways and learnings throughout the day 💫
November 12, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The @nihr.bsky.social HRC Network’s first Brain Health Event is officially underway! We’re already seeing incredible energy, thought-provoking insights and meaningful discussions on advancing brain health. Stay tuned, we’ll be sharing key takeaways and learnings throughout the day 💫
Memory loss isn’t the only sign of dementia. Prof. Chris Fox explains how speech difficulties, clumsiness or vision changes can be early indicators. What can #HealthTech do?
✅ Offer reassurance when symptoms aren’t dementia-related
✅ Guide people to the right interventions when they are
Article 👇
✅ Offer reassurance when symptoms aren’t dementia-related
✅ Guide people to the right interventions when they are
Article 👇
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Memory loss isn’t the only sign of dementia. Prof. Chris Fox explains how speech difficulties, clumsiness or vision changes can be early indicators. What can #HealthTech do?
✅ Offer reassurance when symptoms aren’t dementia-related
✅ Guide people to the right interventions when they are
Article 👇
✅ Offer reassurance when symptoms aren’t dementia-related
✅ Guide people to the right interventions when they are
Article 👇
Today, our HRC's Prof. Chris Fox, attended the UK Dementia Trials Network meeting. Discussions focused on:
➡️ Building a skilled #researchworkforce
➡️ Improving trial participation diversity
➡️ Embedding technology into dementia studies
Follow for more on how we're supporting dementia research.
➡️ Building a skilled #researchworkforce
➡️ Improving trial participation diversity
➡️ Embedding technology into dementia studies
Follow for more on how we're supporting dementia research.
November 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Today, our HRC's Prof. Chris Fox, attended the UK Dementia Trials Network meeting. Discussions focused on:
➡️ Building a skilled #researchworkforce
➡️ Improving trial participation diversity
➡️ Embedding technology into dementia studies
Follow for more on how we're supporting dementia research.
➡️ Building a skilled #researchworkforce
➡️ Improving trial participation diversity
➡️ Embedding technology into dementia studies
Follow for more on how we're supporting dementia research.
Patient involvement isn’t optional - it’s essential.
When patients help shape research, innovation meets real-world needs.
Discover more about our approach to #PPIE below. 👇
When patients help shape research, innovation meets real-world needs.
Discover more about our approach to #PPIE below. 👇
November 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Patient involvement isn’t optional - it’s essential.
When patients help shape research, innovation meets real-world needs.
Discover more about our approach to #PPIE below. 👇
When patients help shape research, innovation meets real-world needs.
Discover more about our approach to #PPIE below. 👇
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Upcoming NIHR RSS Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship online Masterclass session (Mental Health and Neuroscience)
An interactive session with RSS experts to develop your Doctoral or Postdoctoral Fellowship Application
13 Nov 25, 10 - 11.30am
Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
An interactive session with RSS experts to develop your Doctoral or Postdoctoral Fellowship Application
13 Nov 25, 10 - 11.30am
Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
November 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Upcoming NIHR RSS Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship online Masterclass session (Mental Health and Neuroscience)
An interactive session with RSS experts to develop your Doctoral or Postdoctoral Fellowship Application
13 Nov 25, 10 - 11.30am
Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
An interactive session with RSS experts to develop your Doctoral or Postdoctoral Fellowship Application
13 Nov 25, 10 - 11.30am
Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
🌍Sustainable innovation goes beyond protecting the planet - it’s about building a resilient, prevention-driven healthcare system that is better for everyone.
👉 Explore how we’re using #SustainableInnovation to transform patient outcomes & drive progress on #NHSNetZero: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk
👉 Explore how we’re using #SustainableInnovation to transform patient outcomes & drive progress on #NHSNetZero: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk
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November 4, 2025 at 6:39 PM
🌍Sustainable innovation goes beyond protecting the planet - it’s about building a resilient, prevention-driven healthcare system that is better for everyone.
👉 Explore how we’re using #SustainableInnovation to transform patient outcomes & drive progress on #NHSNetZero: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk
👉 Explore how we’re using #SustainableInnovation to transform patient outcomes & drive progress on #NHSNetZero: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk
Want to find out more about the pioneering projects driving #sustainableinnovation in the South West? Subscribe to our newsletter and stay in the loop on the projects shaping the #futureofhealthcare.
📖 hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter/
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October 31, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Want to find out more about the pioneering projects driving #sustainableinnovation in the South West? Subscribe to our newsletter and stay in the loop on the projects shaping the #futureofhealthcare.
📖 hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter/
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Proud to highlight a powerful community initiative from Comfort Companions & Age UK South Gloucestershire - offering vital support to older people waiting for befriending services. It’s an inspiring example of how compassionate care & #responsibleAI can transform support
🧡 comfortcompanions.co.uk
🧡 comfortcompanions.co.uk
Support someone in need for £12/month – Comfort Companions
Comfort Companions CIC is a not-for-profit social enterprise delivering inclusive, voice-based digital support to older adults and unpaid carers.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Proud to highlight a powerful community initiative from Comfort Companions & Age UK South Gloucestershire - offering vital support to older people waiting for befriending services. It’s an inspiring example of how compassionate care & #responsibleAI can transform support
🧡 comfortcompanions.co.uk
🧡 comfortcompanions.co.uk
Inspiring project from the team at the University of Exeter and our Rehab, Frailty and Dementia Co-Lead Helen Dawes. This initiative is a powerful example of how #patient-centred #research can transform care.
➡️Read more below.
➡️Read more below.
(1/3) Every year, more than 12 million people worldwide experience a stroke. On World Stroke Day (29 October), we’re highlighting research that’s offering new hope for recovery.
October 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Inspiring project from the team at the University of Exeter and our Rehab, Frailty and Dementia Co-Lead Helen Dawes. This initiative is a powerful example of how #patient-centred #research can transform care.
➡️Read more below.
➡️Read more below.
Are you a researcher or #HealthcareInnovator looking to build meaningful public involvement into your research or product development? Our Ideas Café offers informal virtual sessions to discuss your ideas & tech with our public collaborators.
➡️Book here: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/ppie-ideas-c...
➡️Book here: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/ppie-ideas-c...
October 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Are you a researcher or #HealthcareInnovator looking to build meaningful public involvement into your research or product development? Our Ideas Café offers informal virtual sessions to discuss your ideas & tech with our public collaborators.
➡️Book here: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/ppie-ideas-c...
➡️Book here: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/ppie-ideas-c...
Calling all youth mental health professionals 🧠
Do you work with digital mental health tools for under 25's? Join the PureMind Project in shaping future digital mental health services by taking part in a short survey.
📅 Deadline: 30 Oct 2025
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Do you work with digital mental health tools for under 25's? Join the PureMind Project in shaping future digital mental health services by taking part in a short survey.
📅 Deadline: 30 Oct 2025
psychologygalway.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
October 28, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Calling all youth mental health professionals 🧠
Do you work with digital mental health tools for under 25's? Join the PureMind Project in shaping future digital mental health services by taking part in a short survey.
📅 Deadline: 30 Oct 2025
psychologygalway.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Do you work with digital mental health tools for under 25's? Join the PureMind Project in shaping future digital mental health services by taking part in a short survey.
📅 Deadline: 30 Oct 2025
psychologygalway.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Our HRC brings together researchers, clinicians, industry partners & patients to co-design solutions that work in real-world NHS settings.
Interested in helping us shape future #HealthTech? Get in touch!
📩 Contact here: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/contact-us/
Interested in helping us shape future #HealthTech? Get in touch!
📩 Contact here: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/contact-us/
Contact Us | NIHR HealthTech Research Centre for Sustainable Innovation
Get in touch with our team for inquiries, collaborations, or to learn more about our research initiatives.
hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk
October 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Our HRC brings together researchers, clinicians, industry partners & patients to co-design solutions that work in real-world NHS settings.
Interested in helping us shape future #HealthTech? Get in touch!
📩 Contact here: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/contact-us/
Interested in helping us shape future #HealthTech? Get in touch!
📩 Contact here: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/contact-us/
Proud to be shortlisted for @events.hsj.co.uk 'Towards #NetZero Award' alongside inspiring teams accelerating #sustainablehealthcare. Our nomination recognises our propofol stewardship work & commitment to reducing healthcare's environmental impact.
👉 More here awards.hsj.co.uk/shortlist-2025
👉 More here awards.hsj.co.uk/shortlist-2025
Shortlist 2025 | HSJ Awards
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October 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Proud to be shortlisted for @events.hsj.co.uk 'Towards #NetZero Award' alongside inspiring teams accelerating #sustainablehealthcare. Our nomination recognises our propofol stewardship work & commitment to reducing healthcare's environmental impact.
👉 More here awards.hsj.co.uk/shortlist-2025
👉 More here awards.hsj.co.uk/shortlist-2025
Stay ahead of the latest #HealthTech news, breakthrough projects & innovation insights with our HRC newsletter. Latest edition features:
➡️Summer event highlights
➡️New partnerships
➡️Ground-breaking projects
➡️Team profiles
👉 Read & subscribe here: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter/
➡️Summer event highlights
➡️New partnerships
➡️Ground-breaking projects
➡️Team profiles
👉 Read & subscribe here: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter/
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...
hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk
October 23, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Stay ahead of the latest #HealthTech news, breakthrough projects & innovation insights with our HRC newsletter. Latest edition features:
➡️Summer event highlights
➡️New partnerships
➡️Ground-breaking projects
➡️Team profiles
👉 Read & subscribe here: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter/
➡️Summer event highlights
➡️New partnerships
➡️Ground-breaking projects
➡️Team profiles
👉 Read & subscribe here: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter/
Yesterday we connected with potential research participants at the Exeter Clinical Research Facility open day. #HealthResearch is vital for ensuring our innovations make a real difference to peoples health & meet the needs of our communities.
➡️Read more: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/about-ppie/
➡️Read more: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/about-ppie/
October 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Yesterday we connected with potential research participants at the Exeter Clinical Research Facility open day. #HealthResearch is vital for ensuring our innovations make a real difference to peoples health & meet the needs of our communities.
➡️Read more: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/about-ppie/
➡️Read more: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/about-ppie/
🌟Great few days at the @alzheimereurope.bsky.social summit.
From exploring innovation in #AlzheimerCare to a powerful session from Prof. Chris Fox (HRC) on using AI to support menopause-related cognitive symptoms.
➡️More on our work in this area here: tinyurl.com/5erebavd
#35aec
From exploring innovation in #AlzheimerCare to a powerful session from Prof. Chris Fox (HRC) on using AI to support menopause-related cognitive symptoms.
➡️More on our work in this area here: tinyurl.com/5erebavd
#35aec
October 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🌟Great few days at the @alzheimereurope.bsky.social summit.
From exploring innovation in #AlzheimerCare to a powerful session from Prof. Chris Fox (HRC) on using AI to support menopause-related cognitive symptoms.
➡️More on our work in this area here: tinyurl.com/5erebavd
#35aec
From exploring innovation in #AlzheimerCare to a powerful session from Prof. Chris Fox (HRC) on using AI to support menopause-related cognitive symptoms.
➡️More on our work in this area here: tinyurl.com/5erebavd
#35aec
Don’t forget to check out our September edition of the Sustainable HealthTech Digest – our new quarterly newsletter. You’ll find:
🌟 Our latest projects & insights
🌟 Expert perspectives on #HealthTech
🌟 Opportunities to help shape the #futureofhealthcare
hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter/
🌟 Our latest projects & insights
🌟 Expert perspectives on #HealthTech
🌟 Opportunities to help shape the #futureofhealthcare
hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter/
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...
hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk
October 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Don’t forget to check out our September edition of the Sustainable HealthTech Digest – our new quarterly newsletter. You’ll find:
🌟 Our latest projects & insights
🌟 Expert perspectives on #HealthTech
🌟 Opportunities to help shape the #futureofhealthcare
hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter/
🌟 Our latest projects & insights
🌟 Expert perspectives on #HealthTech
🌟 Opportunities to help shape the #futureofhealthcare
hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter/
Fantastic day at the HealthTech Innovation Summit at Plymouth Science Park.
The session was full of insights, inspiration & action where we discussed how to accelerate growth across #HealthTech via collaboration & innovation. Excited for what's next!
#InnovationStartsHere
The session was full of insights, inspiration & action where we discussed how to accelerate growth across #HealthTech via collaboration & innovation. Excited for what's next!
#InnovationStartsHere
October 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Fantastic day at the HealthTech Innovation Summit at Plymouth Science Park.
The session was full of insights, inspiration & action where we discussed how to accelerate growth across #HealthTech via collaboration & innovation. Excited for what's next!
#InnovationStartsHere
The session was full of insights, inspiration & action where we discussed how to accelerate growth across #HealthTech via collaboration & innovation. Excited for what's next!
#InnovationStartsHere
Tomorrow our team will head to Plymouth Science Park for the HealthTech Innovation Summit, joining innovators, industry and South West #healthcare leaders to help shape the future of #HealthTech. Follow for more updates...
📩 ....and if you're attending, let us know - we'd love to connect!
📩 ....and if you're attending, let us know - we'd love to connect!
October 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Tomorrow our team will head to Plymouth Science Park for the HealthTech Innovation Summit, joining innovators, industry and South West #healthcare leaders to help shape the future of #HealthTech. Follow for more updates...
📩 ....and if you're attending, let us know - we'd love to connect!
📩 ....and if you're attending, let us know - we'd love to connect!
Check out the Sustainable HealthTech Digest – our new quarterly newsletter and one stop shop for the latest in HealthTech news, key insights, expert perspectives & opportunities to help shape the future of healthcare.
👉 Visit our website to read more: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter/
👉 Visit our website to read more: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter/
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...
hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk
September 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Check out the Sustainable HealthTech Digest – our new quarterly newsletter and one stop shop for the latest in HealthTech news, key insights, expert perspectives & opportunities to help shape the future of healthcare.
👉 Visit our website to read more: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter/
👉 Visit our website to read more: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter/
Don't miss the @nihr.bsky.social HRC Network’s flagship industry event - convening experts from across healthcare to delve into emerging #HealthTech, offer practical support for SMEs, & take part in vital discussions on #brainhealth innovation.
📅 12 Nov, 10:00-16:00
➡️ Book: tinyurl.com/5x7czfbm
📅 12 Nov, 10:00-16:00
➡️ Book: tinyurl.com/5x7czfbm
HRC Brain Health Innovation
The NIHR HealthTech Research Centres (HRC) Network is delighted to invite you to our flagship industry event.
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September 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Don't miss the @nihr.bsky.social HRC Network’s flagship industry event - convening experts from across healthcare to delve into emerging #HealthTech, offer practical support for SMEs, & take part in vital discussions on #brainhealth innovation.
📅 12 Nov, 10:00-16:00
➡️ Book: tinyurl.com/5x7czfbm
📅 12 Nov, 10:00-16:00
➡️ Book: tinyurl.com/5x7czfbm
Technology is increasingly being used to transform care for people with #dementia. But uptake & adherence to tech interventions varies. A new study – from experts including the HRC's Prof. Chris Fox – delves into this unresearched area. Full study here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
A qualitative exploration of people living with dementia's experiences of using everyday technology
Technology is becoming a popular and cost-effective way of supporting people living with dementia. Despite this, uptake and adherence to technology interventions is variable. Two factors contributing ...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
September 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Technology is increasingly being used to transform care for people with #dementia. But uptake & adherence to tech interventions varies. A new study – from experts including the HRC's Prof. Chris Fox – delves into this unresearched area. Full study here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Looking to build meaningful public involvement into your research or innovation? Our Ideas Café offers virtual sessions with our public collaborators to discuss ideas, get feedback & receive fresh, practical perspectives from their lived experience. Book➡️ shorturl.at/kR9m1
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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September 18, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Looking to build meaningful public involvement into your research or innovation? Our Ideas Café offers virtual sessions with our public collaborators to discuss ideas, get feedback & receive fresh, practical perspectives from their lived experience. Book➡️ shorturl.at/kR9m1
Explore the latest #research and insights from our HRC via our new Resources Hub. There you'll find the papers, publications and expert views that are shaping the future of #sustainableinnovation in #healthcare.
👉 Head to the Hub to explore more: lnkd.in/evYR28Qj.
👉 Head to the Hub to explore more: lnkd.in/evYR28Qj.
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September 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Explore the latest #research and insights from our HRC via our new Resources Hub. There you'll find the papers, publications and expert views that are shaping the future of #sustainableinnovation in #healthcare.
👉 Head to the Hub to explore more: lnkd.in/evYR28Qj.
👉 Head to the Hub to explore more: lnkd.in/evYR28Qj.