NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation
@sustainablehrc.bsky.social
We enable smarter and more sustainable care, through healthcare innovations that deliver real impact for patients. Bringing 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/
🎉 The HELP Flag Pathway has been shortlisted in the #HealthTechAwards 2026 in the Best Use of Digital and Data for NHS Trusts category.
Developed by @exeter.ac.uk, our HRC and Royal Devon, the project supports earlier cancer detection through the innovative use of routine blood tests.
Developed by @exeter.ac.uk, our HRC and Royal Devon, the project supports earlier cancer detection through the innovative use of routine blood tests.
September 10, 2026 at 2:49 PM
🎉 The HELP Flag Pathway has been shortlisted in the #HealthTechAwards 2026 in the Best Use of Digital and Data for NHS Trusts category.
Developed by @exeter.ac.uk, our HRC and Royal Devon, the project supports earlier cancer detection through the innovative use of routine blood tests.
Developed by @exeter.ac.uk, our HRC and Royal Devon, the project supports earlier cancer detection through the innovative use of routine blood tests.
We're delighted to be supporting the HDR UK Black Internship Programme for a second consecutive year. Looking forward to supporting the development of future health data science leaders through the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Sustainable Innovation.
#HDRUK #HealthDataScience
#HDRUK #HealthDataScience
September 9, 2026 at 7:22 AM
We're delighted to be supporting the HDR UK Black Internship Programme for a second consecutive year. Looking forward to supporting the development of future health data science leaders through the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Sustainable Innovation.
#HDRUK #HealthDataScience
#HDRUK #HealthDataScience
🧠 Great to see global collaboration at #AAIC2026. Key takeaways from our Co-Director Prof Chris Fox: the growing role of #MedTech in dementia care and the need for more personalised, data-driven approaches to identify what works best for each individual.
#Dementia #BrainHealth #HealthyAgeing
#Dementia #BrainHealth #HealthyAgeing
July 16, 2026 at 10:22 AM
🧠 Great to see global collaboration at #AAIC2026. Key takeaways from our Co-Director Prof Chris Fox: the growing role of #MedTech in dementia care and the need for more personalised, data-driven approaches to identify what works best for each individual.
#Dementia #BrainHealth #HealthyAgeing
#Dementia #BrainHealth #HealthyAgeing
Join us on 24 Sep 2026 for a hybrid #HealthTech sustainability forum in Leeds. You'll hear from sustainability leaders & industry experts and have the opportunity to tour the new SUSTAIN Labs at Leeds General Infirmary.
More details and registration below ⬇️
More details and registration below ⬇️
July 9, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Join us on 24 Sep 2026 for a hybrid #HealthTech sustainability forum in Leeds. You'll hear from sustainability leaders & industry experts and have the opportunity to tour the new SUSTAIN Labs at Leeds General Infirmary.
More details and registration below ⬇️
More details and registration below ⬇️
🎙️ Introducing our new podcast: Sustainable Innovation Unplugged. Our first episode features HRC Director Mike Spiro in conversation with Prof. Martin Siegert to discuss the impact of climate change on health and how innovation can support adaptation and patient care. Link below to listen & subscribe
June 11, 2026 at 11:03 AM
🎙️ Introducing our new podcast: Sustainable Innovation Unplugged. Our first episode features HRC Director Mike Spiro in conversation with Prof. Martin Siegert to discuss the impact of climate change on health and how innovation can support adaptation and patient care. Link below to listen & subscribe
Last week, our team attended Med-Tech Expo 2026. The scale & pace of innovation was impressive but it was also clear that robust evidence & clear pathways to implementation remain critical to translating ideas into real-world impact.
🔗 Find out how our HRC can help you: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk
🔗 Find out how our HRC can help you: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk
June 9, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Last week, our team attended Med-Tech Expo 2026. The scale & pace of innovation was impressive but it was also clear that robust evidence & clear pathways to implementation remain critical to translating ideas into real-world impact.
🔗 Find out how our HRC can help you: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk
🔗 Find out how our HRC can help you: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk
Yesterday we hosted our first Innovation Exchange at Science Creates Bristol – bringing together #HealthTech innovators, clinicians & academics for a day of practical conversations on navigating the NHS.
Thanks to everyone involved 👏
Thanks to everyone involved 👏
May 21, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Yesterday we hosted our first Innovation Exchange at Science Creates Bristol – bringing together #HealthTech innovators, clinicians & academics for a day of practical conversations on navigating the NHS.
Thanks to everyone involved 👏
Thanks to everyone involved 👏
Got an emerging HealthTech idea and want early, real‑world feedback?
Our Ideas Cafés offer a chance to test your thinking with a lay audience, sense‑check whether your idea truly meets public needs and gain practical perspectives grounded in lived experience.
Book your slot now: lnkd.in/eq9JcNwE.
Our Ideas Cafés offer a chance to test your thinking with a lay audience, sense‑check whether your idea truly meets public needs and gain practical perspectives grounded in lived experience.
Book your slot now: lnkd.in/eq9JcNwE.
May 1, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Got an emerging HealthTech idea and want early, real‑world feedback?
Our Ideas Cafés offer a chance to test your thinking with a lay audience, sense‑check whether your idea truly meets public needs and gain practical perspectives grounded in lived experience.
Book your slot now: lnkd.in/eq9JcNwE.
Our Ideas Cafés offer a chance to test your thinking with a lay audience, sense‑check whether your idea truly meets public needs and gain practical perspectives grounded in lived experience.
Book your slot now: lnkd.in/eq9JcNwE.
🚨Our HRC is pleased to be co‑delivering the Health Economics day at the upcoming Diagnostic Evidence Workshops. Delivered by frontline researchers & clinicians, the workshops will equip attendees with practical skills to evaluate diagnostic tests (IVD & non‑IVD tech). Register below..
April 29, 2026 at 11:21 AM
🚨Our HRC is pleased to be co‑delivering the Health Economics day at the upcoming Diagnostic Evidence Workshops. Delivered by frontline researchers & clinicians, the workshops will equip attendees with practical skills to evaluate diagnostic tests (IVD & non‑IVD tech). Register below..
Great to see this NIHR HRC-funded project presented at Alzheimer's Disease Intl. Conference this week - showing early insights from a review of vagal nerve stimulation & dementia prevention.
Attended by Prof. Chris Fox, HRC Dementia Lead, it brings together work from three HRC's across the UK.
Attended by Prof. Chris Fox, HRC Dementia Lead, it brings together work from three HRC's across the UK.
April 16, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Great to see this NIHR HRC-funded project presented at Alzheimer's Disease Intl. Conference this week - showing early insights from a review of vagal nerve stimulation & dementia prevention.
Attended by Prof. Chris Fox, HRC Dementia Lead, it brings together work from three HRC's across the UK.
Attended by Prof. Chris Fox, HRC Dementia Lead, it brings together work from three HRC's across the UK.
🎉 Celebrating two years of the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Sustainable Innovation!
As a centre hosted by Royal Devon and @exeter.ac.uk, we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together - and excited for what’s ahead.
📽️ Watch our highlights video & visit our website to learn more.
As a centre hosted by Royal Devon and @exeter.ac.uk, we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together - and excited for what’s ahead.
📽️ Watch our highlights video & visit our website to learn more.
April 1, 2026 at 9:21 AM
🎉 Celebrating two years of the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Sustainable Innovation!
As a centre hosted by Royal Devon and @exeter.ac.uk, we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together - and excited for what’s ahead.
📽️ Watch our highlights video & visit our website to learn more.
As a centre hosted by Royal Devon and @exeter.ac.uk, we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together - and excited for what’s ahead.
📽️ Watch our highlights video & visit our website to learn more.
Proud to support the Royal Devon on a new pilot to evaluate Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) in Emergency Departments.
Backed by @england.nhs.uk, the pilot will explore how #AVT performs in #urgent‑care settings & where it can deliver the biggest impact for clinicians & patients.
🔗 Read more below.
Backed by @england.nhs.uk, the pilot will explore how #AVT performs in #urgent‑care settings & where it can deliver the biggest impact for clinicians & patients.
🔗 Read more below.
March 6, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Proud to support the Royal Devon on a new pilot to evaluate Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) in Emergency Departments.
Backed by @england.nhs.uk, the pilot will explore how #AVT performs in #urgent‑care settings & where it can deliver the biggest impact for clinicians & patients.
🔗 Read more below.
Backed by @england.nhs.uk, the pilot will explore how #AVT performs in #urgent‑care settings & where it can deliver the biggest impact for clinicians & patients.
🔗 Read more below.
We’re hiring! Join our team as a Secretary and help support innovation in healthcare. The Band 3 role offers:
✔ A supportive and friendly team environment
✔ Flexible & hybrid working
✔ Great development opportunities
🔗Apply here: careers.royaldevon.nhs.uk/members/modu...
#ExeterJobs #NHSJobs
✔ A supportive and friendly team environment
✔ Flexible & hybrid working
✔ Great development opportunities
🔗Apply here: careers.royaldevon.nhs.uk/members/modu...
#ExeterJobs #NHSJobs
March 2, 2026 at 4:49 PM
We’re hiring! Join our team as a Secretary and help support innovation in healthcare. The Band 3 role offers:
✔ A supportive and friendly team environment
✔ Flexible & hybrid working
✔ Great development opportunities
🔗Apply here: careers.royaldevon.nhs.uk/members/modu...
#ExeterJobs #NHSJobs
✔ A supportive and friendly team environment
✔ Flexible & hybrid working
✔ Great development opportunities
🔗Apply here: careers.royaldevon.nhs.uk/members/modu...
#ExeterJobs #NHSJobs
Last week our HRC attended the Sustainable Health Systems Hub Annual Meeting, opened by our Sustainable Innovation Co-Lead Prof. Ed Wilson, in his role as Hub Director.
It was a fantastic event, helping drive meaningful progress in sustainable healthcare.
#NHSNetZero #SustainableHealthcare
It was a fantastic event, helping drive meaningful progress in sustainable healthcare.
#NHSNetZero #SustainableHealthcare
March 2, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Last week our HRC attended the Sustainable Health Systems Hub Annual Meeting, opened by our Sustainable Innovation Co-Lead Prof. Ed Wilson, in his role as Hub Director.
It was a fantastic event, helping drive meaningful progress in sustainable healthcare.
#NHSNetZero #SustainableHealthcare
It was a fantastic event, helping drive meaningful progress in sustainable healthcare.
#NHSNetZero #SustainableHealthcare
Interested in the future of #dementia care? Join the Dementia Innovation Showcase on 12 March (1–4pm) - an event exploring technologies that help people with dementia stay safely supported at home, and the system changes needed to enable successful #NHS adoption. Sign-up link below 🔗 ⬇️
February 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Reminder 📣
To mark 20 years of the @nihr.bsky.social, it has launched the NIHR20 Research Leaders Prizes - recognising outstanding leadership in health and care research.
Delivering research that matters? Find out more and apply below 👇
#inclusion #healthcareresearch #NIHR
To mark 20 years of the @nihr.bsky.social, it has launched the NIHR20 Research Leaders Prizes - recognising outstanding leadership in health and care research.
Delivering research that matters? Find out more and apply below 👇
#inclusion #healthcareresearch #NIHR
February 17, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Reminder 📣
To mark 20 years of the @nihr.bsky.social, it has launched the NIHR20 Research Leaders Prizes - recognising outstanding leadership in health and care research.
Delivering research that matters? Find out more and apply below 👇
#inclusion #healthcareresearch #NIHR
To mark 20 years of the @nihr.bsky.social, it has launched the NIHR20 Research Leaders Prizes - recognising outstanding leadership in health and care research.
Delivering research that matters? Find out more and apply below 👇
#inclusion #healthcareresearch #NIHR
If you’re working in #HealthTech or early‑stage research, our newsletter brings together useful insights from dementia & diagnostics to sustainability & reducing health inequalities.
Expect practical takeaways, real case studies & opportunities to collaborate.
👉 Sign up here: lnkd.in/eSjngpBG.
Expect practical takeaways, real case studies & opportunities to collaborate.
👉 Sign up here: lnkd.in/eSjngpBG.
February 16, 2026 at 1:49 PM
If you’re working in #HealthTech or early‑stage research, our newsletter brings together useful insights from dementia & diagnostics to sustainability & reducing health inequalities.
Expect practical takeaways, real case studies & opportunities to collaborate.
👉 Sign up here: lnkd.in/eSjngpBG.
Expect practical takeaways, real case studies & opportunities to collaborate.
👉 Sign up here: lnkd.in/eSjngpBG.
#Hospitalacquiredinfections are one of the most urgent challenges in #patientsafety - yet many are preventable with early intervention. Backed by an @innovateuk.bsky.social SMART grant we’re partnering with Sanome on the next evolution of MEMORI - using #AI to transform early detection. More below ⬇️
February 12, 2026 at 4:35 PM
#Hospitalacquiredinfections are one of the most urgent challenges in #patientsafety - yet many are preventable with early intervention. Backed by an @innovateuk.bsky.social SMART grant we’re partnering with Sanome on the next evolution of MEMORI - using #AI to transform early detection. More below ⬇️
Applications for the NIHR Net Zero Innovation Catalyst have now been extended - with no course fees. It's a fantastic opportunity for early‑stage innovators to get hands on support.
Find more detail & apply: hrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
#NetZero #SustainableInnovation
Find more detail & apply: hrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
#NetZero #SustainableInnovation
February 5, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Applications for the NIHR Net Zero Innovation Catalyst have now been extended - with no course fees. It's a fantastic opportunity for early‑stage innovators to get hands on support.
Find more detail & apply: hrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
#NetZero #SustainableInnovation
Find more detail & apply: hrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
#NetZero #SustainableInnovation
Are you a #HealthTech innovator looking to unlock the next stage of your development journey?
Join our HRC at Science Creates, Bristol for a full‑day event designed to help innovators move faster - from early‑stage ideas to real‑world deployment.
🗓 20th May 2026
🕒 10:00am – 4:00pm
👇 Book now
Join our HRC at Science Creates, Bristol for a full‑day event designed to help innovators move faster - from early‑stage ideas to real‑world deployment.
🗓 20th May 2026
🕒 10:00am – 4:00pm
👇 Book now
February 4, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Are you a #HealthTech innovator looking to unlock the next stage of your development journey?
Join our HRC at Science Creates, Bristol for a full‑day event designed to help innovators move faster - from early‑stage ideas to real‑world deployment.
🗓 20th May 2026
🕒 10:00am – 4:00pm
👇 Book now
Join our HRC at Science Creates, Bristol for a full‑day event designed to help innovators move faster - from early‑stage ideas to real‑world deployment.
🗓 20th May 2026
🕒 10:00am – 4:00pm
👇 Book now
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re celebrating the milestones that made this year so impactful for our HRC:
➡️ Driving sustainable innovation
➡️ Supporting research breakthroughs
➡️ Collaborating with partners
➡️ Hosting our first HealthTech innovation event
Here’s to building on this momentum in 2026!
➡️ Driving sustainable innovation
➡️ Supporting research breakthroughs
➡️ Collaborating with partners
➡️ Hosting our first HealthTech innovation event
Here’s to building on this momentum in 2026!
December 23, 2025 at 12:35 PM
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re celebrating the milestones that made this year so impactful for our HRC:
➡️ Driving sustainable innovation
➡️ Supporting research breakthroughs
➡️ Collaborating with partners
➡️ Hosting our first HealthTech innovation event
Here’s to building on this momentum in 2026!
➡️ Driving sustainable innovation
➡️ Supporting research breakthroughs
➡️ Collaborating with partners
➡️ Hosting our first HealthTech innovation event
Here’s to building on this momentum in 2026!
Final call to apply and join us as a Research Fellow in Volatile Capture & Sustainable Anaesthesia.
🔗 Apply here (closing 23rd December): https://careers.royaldevon.nhs.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=12056
🔗 Apply here (closing 23rd December): https://careers.royaldevon.nhs.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=12056
December 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Final call to apply and join us as a Research Fellow in Volatile Capture & Sustainable Anaesthesia.
🔗 Apply here (closing 23rd December): https://careers.royaldevon.nhs.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=12056
🔗 Apply here (closing 23rd December): https://careers.royaldevon.nhs.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=12056
Join us as a Research Fellow in Volatile Capture & Sustainable Anaesthesia!
Help deliver studies that could transform anaesthetic practice across the NHS.
Apply by 23 Dec 👇https://careers.royaldevon.nhs.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=12056
Help deliver studies that could transform anaesthetic practice across the NHS.
Apply by 23 Dec 👇https://careers.royaldevon.nhs.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=12056
December 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Join us as a Research Fellow in Volatile Capture & Sustainable Anaesthesia!
Help deliver studies that could transform anaesthetic practice across the NHS.
Apply by 23 Dec 👇https://careers.royaldevon.nhs.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=12056
Help deliver studies that could transform anaesthetic practice across the NHS.
Apply by 23 Dec 👇https://careers.royaldevon.nhs.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=12056
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.
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
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.
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.