NHS ENGLAND  – SBRI HEALTHCARE INNOVATION EXPO

SPARK 2014 is a brand new opportunity to see the latest innovations developed to meet NHS needs alongside a national conference that brings together the Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs), industry partners and NHS leaders and clinicians.

The conference will be of interest to the following audience who are keen to know what the next innovations in healthcare are:

• Clinicians
• NHS Procurement and Research & Development Teams
• NHS Senior Management Teams
• Non NHS Providers of Health & Social Care
• Local Enterprise Partnerships
• Industry or companies who have a interest in the programme
• Business Leaders
• Academic Health Science Networks
• Investors

The SBRI Healthcare programme  is an NHS England funded scheme to accelerate the development of new technologies for known health needs.  With over 100 companies in the SBRI Healthcare fold some of the key areas in which innovations are being developed are:

Cancer  : COPD : CVD : Diabetes : Dementia : End of Life : Hand hygiene  : Meds Adherence / Meds Optimisation : Mental Health : Long Term Conditions : Patient Safety : Patient Empowerment : Renal : Research Tools  : Telehealth / Telecare for People with Learning Disabilities.

SPARK 2014 will showcase the innovations from these SBRI  Healthcare backed organisations giving an insight into new innovations currently in development and the NHS partnerships being established.

A series of presentations and panel discussions will provide a stimulating and dynamic content to the conference which will showcase the SBRI Healthcare programme from a NHS patient, economic and clinical perspective and provide insight into the opportunities for innovation in the healthcare sector.

Market Stalls
A number of exhibitors including numerous funded SBRI Healthcare companies with their innovations in prototype and development, the 15 AHSN’s and associated  Industry Bodies  will be in attendance showcasing their latest products plus offing advice, support and information on the SBRI Healthcare programme.

http://www.sbrihealthcare.co.uk/spark-2014/