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Under evaluation with potential for adoption

Airway Medical Suction Unit (AMSU)

By Airway Medical Ltd Airway Medical are developing portable suction units that are lighter, smaller, and cheaper than current technology, while being equally as effective.... Last updated 10th August, 2021
Under evaluation with potential for adoption

Digital workforce engagement

By ImproveWell A happier workforce leads to better patient outcomes and improved performance. ImproveWell is a digital solution for staff engagement and collaboration,... Last updated 25th January, 2021
Proven innovation

Pennine Musculoskeletal Shared Decision Making case study

By NHS RightCare This case study provides information in relation to the implementation of Shared Decision Making with Pennine. Last updated 23rd July, 2019

eShift Palliative Home Care

By Sensory Tech Sensory Technologies provides an innovative solution to prevent and replace medical treatment within private and public healthcare facilities to address the... Last updated 25th July, 2019
Proven innovation

Mush

By Mush Mush is the friendliest app for mums. We empower pregnant women and new mums to unlock their local community, to have people to talk to for support and advice... Last updated 7th October, 2019
Proven innovation

Dermicus Teledermatology

By Gnosco Dermicus is an NHSX DTAC approved specialist teledermatology platform for the remote diagnosis and management of skin cancer, general skin lesions and wounds.... Last updated 6th October, 2021
Proven innovation

Protetanus

By Prospect Diagnostics Ltd Protetanus testing significantly reduces the number of unnecessary tetanus boosters and immunoglobulin injections.  Last updated 23rd July, 2019
Proven innovation

Ethicon Plus Antibacterial Sutures: An NHS Innovation Technology Payment (ITP)

By Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber Ethicon Plus Antibacterial Sutures are a new type of surgical suture that reduces the rate of Surgical Site Infection (SSI), such as MRSA, through the use... Last updated 23rd July, 2019
Under evaluation with potential for adoption

Brush DJ: Oral Health App

By Brush DJ The main feature of the free Brush DJ app is a timer, which plays 2 minutes of music from the user’s device or streaming service. This makes the mundane task... Last updated 23rd July, 2019
Innovation in development

Nu:view Breast CT imaging device

By MediLife Ltd There are two different pathways where nu:view will improve patient diagnosis, the National breast screening programme and symptomatic clinics for GP... Last updated 22nd February, 2024

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Transformation of Outpatient Services

By Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber The Long Term Plan challenges the system to move from face-to- face outpatient appointments. There are digital opportunities including the redesign of... Last updated 16th October, 2019

Prevention of the recurrence of UTIs

By Innovation Agency The Innovation Agency would like to hear from any innovators who have solutions to the challenge of preventing recurring urinary tract infections, particularly... Last updated 4th November, 2022

Improving outcomes for mothers suffering from postnatal depression

By Innovation Agency The Innovation Agency is looking for solutions to the challenge of monitoring new mothers' wellbeing when they return home after the birth of their child... Last updated 30th August, 2019

Health Inequalities

By Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber Health inequalities are defined as “unfair and avoidable differences in health across the population, and between different groups within society. These... Last updated 22nd March, 2023

Workforce

By Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber Our workforce is a pivotal part of the NHS Long Term Plan (LTP). People are one of the NHS’s greatest strengths and it is essential they get the support they... Last updated 16th October, 2019