If you are developing any new digital mental health technology, you need to know about the new government guidance. This guidance helps innovators understand whether their technology qualifies as a medical device and, if so, what that means in practice. But it also raises key questions.
Securing funding is often crucial in transforming innovative healthcare ideas into real-world solutions. Whether you’re developing medical devices, diagnostics, digital health technologies or novel therapeutics, the right funding can help you advance your project—from proof-of-concept and preclinical testing to real-world validation and market adoption.
Discover what digital therapeutics are, the challenges innovators face, and actionable tips to secure adoption for your solution in the NHS. Learn how Health Innovation Oxford & Thames Valley can support your journey.
Little Luna had an amazing start in life after her mum Rebecca unexpectedly went into labour not much more than halfway through her pregnancy. NHS maternity and neonatal staff worked together to make sure they got the right care in the right place at the right time. This ten-minute video features some of those highly […]
Our Chief Executive, Professor Gary Ford, and our Chair, Peter Ellingworth, played key roles in the newly published Innovation Ecosystem Programme report, co-chairing two of the four workstreams. Gary led the ‘Learning by doing’ element alongside Dr Sam Roberts, the Chief Executive of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Gary said: “The […]
A new report outlines how the 15 health innovation networks (HINs) benefitted patients, addressed NHS challenges and supported economic growth. Our work as an individual network benefits from being part of this national collaboration. The Health Innovation Network Impact Report 2023/24 highlights how local change has led to national impact. These include a number of case […]
We have updated our Net Zero Innovator Guide to support businesses on their net zero journey, aligning healthcare innovation with the global mandate for environmental sustainability. With nations gathered at COP29 in Azerbaijan aiming to accelerate action under the Paris Agreement, and with new policies such as the UN’s Global Stocktake amplifying accountability on emissions […]
We’re showcasing five examples of our capability in health economics and methodology at ISPOR Europe next week. We’re looking forward to discussing our evaluations supporting the development and adoption of high impact digital and AI innovations in healthcare which cover a wide range of clinical areas including depression, diabetes, dementia, coronary artery disease and prostate […]
A series of short animations is helping to raise awareness of health issues associated with cholesterol – and how to combat them. High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease. Two thirds of those at risk are undertreated. The videos describe the importance of understanding cholesterol, the problems caused by blood fats being out […]
A new evaluation reveals that ‘Hospital at Home’ (HaH) services, also known as virtual wards, have effectively treated thousands of patients and reduced pressure on other NHS services. The independent evaluation carried out in 2023/24 assessed the impact and implementation across the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care System (ICS) of HaH services which […]
