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NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation
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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/
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🧠 Virtual dialogue on brain health advocacy — 27 Jan 2026. How is brain health framed as public policy? Where does the narrative work, and where does it need clarity as it overlaps with mental health, cognitive ageing and brain capital?🔗 Details: bit.ly/48JXQx4
December 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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🚀New £1m ‘data readiness’ funding call!

🛠️Organisations holding health and social care data in our region can apply for a share of £1m to make their data research ready through our #SDE.

👍Find out more here:
www.southwestsde.nhs.uk/new-1m-fund-...

#PoweredByNHSData #DataSavesLives #Research
New £1m fund to accelerate research access to data - southwestsde-nhs-uk
The South West Secure Data Environment (SDE) is encouraging organisations that hold health and social care data in the South West to share more of their data, to drive ground-breaking research and inn...
www.southwestsde.nhs.uk
December 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Today our HRC's Prof. Chris Fox attended the NIHR Concussion Conference.

Discussions included insights from leaders in football, rugby, cricket, horse racing & motorsport - focusing on tackling #concussion & its link to #dementia at both community & national levels.
December 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Proud to partner with SageTech Medical, @ukcpi.bsky.social, Manufacturing Technology Centre & @plymuni.bsky.social on a new consortium to advance pioneering #anaesthetic gas recycling technology. Together, we’ll help reduce emissions, cut clinical costs & support #NHSNetZero.

Find out more below 👇
December 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM
📢 Our December newsletter is almost here!

Featuring valuable insights, expert perspectives and resources to help you stay ahead in HealthTech. Make sure you don’t miss out - sign up via the link below.

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
December 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Today, our HRC attended the GW4 AI for Dementia Research Workshop in Bristol.

The energy has been fantastic and it's been great to connect with colleagues & industry partners to share ideas - exploring how #AI can drive innovation in #dementiaresearch and make a real difference for patients.
November 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🔔 New Research Manager Role 🔔

Fantastic opportunity to join the South West Secure Data Environment (SDE) team at the University of Exeter.

🔗https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=171839ediw&LANG=USA
November 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Are you a healthcare innovator looking to deliver real impact?

Our HRC offers access to an expert team of researchers & clinicians, cutting-edge facilities & real-world healthcare environments - helping you make a lasting impact on patient care.

📩 Visit our website to discover more (see comments)
November 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
💫 HSJ Awards are almost here! We’re proud to be shortlisted for the Towards Net Zero Award for our work on propofol stewardship, led by Professor Peter Ford & team.

Best of luck to all the finalists tonight - it’s inspiring to see so many organisations driving positive change!

@events.hsj.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Don't miss this exciting neuro technology PhD opportunity 👇
November 19, 2025 at 4:34 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!
November 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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
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 👇
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 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.
November 6, 2025 at 2:31 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. 👇
November 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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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...
November 5, 2025 at 1:18 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
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November 4, 2025 at 6:39 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.

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October 31, 2025 at 3:26 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

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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
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.
(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
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...
October 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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_...
October 28, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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/
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
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
Shortlist 2025 | HSJ Awards
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October 24, 2025 at 11:57 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/
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