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Midlands NHS and public sector organisations can now apply for up to £20,000 in funding to support the deployment of innovative digital health solutions from the 2026 Grow Digital Health Midlands cohort.
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Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare research, but how do we know an algorithm developed in one setting will perform reliably in another?
An upcoming webinar on Monday 19th October, 11:00-11:45 am, will showcase a pioneering research project led by Imperial College London, which is using de-identified patient data within the Eastern England Secure Data Environment (SDE) to externally validate a machine learning model designed to predict hospital-acquired pressure ulcers.
To help mark World Patient Safety Day on 17 September, we’re highlighting our work to support safer care for people living with long-term conditions.
This year's theme, "Safe Care for Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)," shines a spotlight on the need to reduce patient harm and improve safety for people receiving ongoing care for health conditions.
People living with noncommunicable diseases often require long-term treatment, regular monitoring and multiple medications, which can increase the risk of safety issues if care is not well coordinated.
Health Innovation East Midlands (HIEM) is supporting the deployment of the SISU Health machine across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, helping to bring convenient health checks into accessible community locations.
As part of Know Your Numbers Week (7–13 September), an awareness week aiming to encourage people to get their blood pressure checked, local residents were able to access quick and convenient health checks at an event held at Bramcote Leisure Centre in Nottingham, using the SiSU Health Station.
The Health Innovation Network-led NHS Focus ADHD programme has been shortlisted for ‘Health Tech Innovation of the Year’ at the 2026 Health Tech World Awards.
Applications are now open for the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) 2027 cohort.
The NIA is a three-year fellowship programme supporting healthcare innovators to scale proven solutions across the NHS. Fellows benefit from tailored support, expert mentorship, access to NHS and innovation networks, and opportunities to connect with system leaders and decision-makers.
Health Innovation East Midlands is supporting Midlands Rehab Month this September.
Hosted on behalf of the region by Midlands Innovation Health, the month will include a range of virtual and in-person events showcasing rehabilitation and medical technology expertise across the Midlands.
Two major programmes supported by Health Innovation East Midlands (HIEM) have been shortlisted for the 2026 HSJ Awards.
The Health Innovation Network has published a new impact report highlighting the collective impact of public involvement and engagement (PPIE) activity across the 15 health innovation networks in 2025/26. The report shares insights into how lived experience is shaping design, delivery and the spread of innovation.
Eight Medtech innovators secured a place on the Pitch Your Product: Medtech 2026 programme, delivered by Health Innovation East Midlands (HIEM) in collaboration with Pennine Healthcare.
Returning for a second year, the exclusive two-day programme supports Medtech innovators to develop, refine and scale their innovations for the NHS and care sector, culminating in a face-to-face pitch to a panel of NHS and industry experts.
Designed for innovators with early-stage medical devices, as well as established companies preparing to launch new products into the health and care market, the programme equips participants with the knowledge, skills and connections needed to accelerate adoption.