Author: Lucy Dentice
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Launch of simple device to build leg strength in the elderly – reducing frailty and preventing falls
Falls cost the NHS over £2.3 billion annually, causing numerous hospital admissions and loss of independence among the elderly. The “Shuffler,” a new exercise device, aims to reduce falls by enhancing mobility and strength. Developed by Lee Trainor and Dr. Jim Kelly, it promotes safe leg movement, particularly for stroke patients and hospital recuperation.
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Autumn Dates Announced for the Health Innovate Foundation Series
The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme is excited to announce the launch of new autumn dates for its Health Innovate Foundation Series—a dynamic learning experience designed to equip aspiring healthcare innovators with the essential skills to kick-start their innovation journey. Delivered in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University, the Foundation Series offers a flexible and interactive introduction to healthcare…
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Our Entrepreneurs: Helen James
Meet #OurEntrepreneurs. Today we welcome Helen James at Patient Entrepreneur and Founder of Nutriri based in the South West Tell us a bit about yourself I am thrilled to be part of Cohort 2 of the Patient Entrepreneur Programme this year. Nutriri.org is in its 10th year of gathering lived experiences from both citizens and workforce, on…
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Our Entrepreneurs: Amik Aneja
Meet #OurEntrepreneurs . Today we welcome Amik Aneja, A GP from from Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB. Tell us a bit about yourself I have been a GP for 18 years and I am the Senior Partner at Old Harlow Health Centre, which is rated Outstanding by the CQC. I am a GP Trainer and have…
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Aya Healthcare Acquires Locum’s Nest to Advance Innovative Workforce Solutions in the UK
Aya Healthcare, the largest healthcare talent software and staffing company in the United States, today announced the acquisition of Locum’s Nest, a leading workforce solutions provider in the United Kingdom (U.K.) that connects healthcare professionals with open shifts at National Health Service (NHS) hospitals through a powerful mobile app. This combination unites two leading providers…
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Our Entrepreneurs: Aswini Misro
Meet #OurEntrepreneurs. Today we welcome Aswini Misro, and Innovation Lead at YouDiagnose Limited. Tell us a bit about yourself As Innovation Lead and CEO of YouDiagnose, I bring over 23 years of experience as a vascular and gastrointestinal surgeon and digital health consultant. I’m a highly versatile healthcare leader, deeply committed to lean and design…
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Our Entrepreneurs: Tsemaye Michael Ikomi
Meet #OurEntrepreneurs. Today we welcome Tsemaye Michael Ikomi, a Developer from University Hospitals Coventry. Tell us a bit about yourself I’m passionate about applying education and technology to solve real-world healthcare challenges. I do this through innovative e-learning, data insights, and digital solutions. My background in e-learning development, combined with my skills in data analysis,…
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BMJ Future Health Conference
The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme is proud to spotlight one of our valued partners, BMJ, as they host the BMJ Future Health Conference—a two-day event designed to ignite innovation and drive real-world change in healthcare. This isn’t your typical conference. It’s a dynamic gathering of frontline clinicians, digital health pioneers, system leaders, and innovators, all…
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Our Entrepreneurs: Dr Hannan Chaudery
Meet #OurEntrepreneurs. Today we welcome Dr Hannan Chaudery, Specialist Doctor in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care & CTO at GP Triage at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Tell us a bit about yourself I am a dual specialist doctor in intensive care medicine and anaesthesia with a background in data science. I am also the Co-Founder…
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Our Entrepreneurs: See Mun Wong
Meet See Mun Wong, a Digital & Quality Improvement Specialist forNHS Specialist Pharmacy Service in Liverpool. Tell us a bit about yourself I’m an experienced pharmacy professional with a strong background in digital transformation, quality improvement, and pharmaceutical procurement within the NHS. Currently, I work as a Digital & Quality Improvement Specialist at the Specialist…