Inspiring day at yesterday's NIHR Brain Health event! 🧠 Highlights: ➡️Clarity on regulation & aligning innovation with evolving frameworks ➡️ A look at projects driving early detection, diagnosis & better care ➡️ PhD presentations on the impact of co-design with patients Excited to see what’s next!

The @nihr.bsky.social HRC Network’s first Brain Health Event is officially underway! We’re already seeing incredible energy, thought-provoking insights and meaningful discussions on advancing brain health. Stay tuned, we’ll be sharing key takeaways and learnings throughout the day 💫

Memory loss isn’t the only sign of dementia. Prof. Chris Fox explains how speech difficulties, clumsiness or vision changes can be early indicators. What can #HealthTech do? ✅ Offer reassurance when symptoms aren’t dementia-related ✅ Guide people to the right interventions when they are Article 👇

Today, our HRC's Prof. Chris Fox, attended the UK Dementia Trials Network meeting. Discussions focused on: ➡️ Building a skilled #researchworkforce ➡️ Improving trial participation diversity ➡️ Embedding technology into dementia studies Follow for more on how we're supporting dementia research.

Patient involvement isn’t optional - it’s essential. When patients help shape research, innovation meets real-world needs. Discover more about our approach to #PPIE below. 👇

Upcoming NIHR RSS Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship online Masterclass session (Mental Health and Neuroscience) An interactive session with RSS experts to develop your Doctoral or Postdoctoral Fellowship Application 13 Nov 25, 10 - 11.30am Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

🌍Sustainable innovation goes beyond protecting the planet - it’s about building a resilient, prevention-driven healthcare system that is better for everyone. 👉 Explore how we’re using #SustainableInnovation to transform patient outcomes & drive progress on #NHSNetZero: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk

Want to find out more about the pioneering projects driving #sustainableinnovation in the South West? Subscribe to our newsletter and stay in the loop on the projects shaping the #futureofhealthcare. 📖 hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter/

Proud to highlight a powerful community initiative from Comfort Companions & Age UK South Gloucestershire - offering vital support to older people waiting for befriending services. It’s an inspiring example of how compassionate care & #responsibleAI can transform support 🧡 comfortcompanions.co.uk

Inspiring project from the team at the University of Exeter and our Rehab, Frailty and Dementia Co-Lead Helen Dawes. This initiative is a powerful example of how #patient-centred #research can transform care. ➡️Read more below.

Are you a researcher or #HealthcareInnovator looking to build meaningful public involvement into your research or product development? Our Ideas Café offers informal virtual sessions to discuss your ideas & tech with our public collaborators. ➡️Book here: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/ppie-ideas-c...

Calling all youth mental health professionals 🧠 Do you work with digital mental health tools for under 25's? Join the PureMind Project in shaping future digital mental health services by taking part in a short survey. 📅 Deadline: 30 Oct 2025 psychologygalway.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Our HRC brings together researchers, clinicians, industry partners & patients to co-design solutions that work in real-world NHS settings. Interested in helping us shape future #HealthTech? Get in touch! 📩 Contact here: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/contact-us/

Proud to be shortlisted for @events.hsj.co.uk 'Towards #NetZero Award' alongside inspiring teams accelerating #sustainablehealthcare. Our nomination recognises our propofol stewardship work & commitment to reducing healthcare's environmental impact. 👉 More here awards.hsj.co.uk/shortlist-2025

Stay ahead of the latest #HealthTech news, breakthrough projects & innovation insights with our HRC newsletter. Latest edition features: ➡️Summer event highlights ➡️New partnerships ➡️Ground-breaking projects ➡️Team profiles 👉 Read & subscribe here: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter/

Yesterday we connected with potential research participants at the Exeter Clinical Research Facility open day. #HealthResearch is vital for ensuring our innovations make a real difference to peoples health & meet the needs of our communities. ➡️Read more: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/about-ppie/

🌟Great few days at the @alzheimereurope.bsky.social summit. From exploring innovation in #AlzheimerCare to a powerful session from Prof. Chris Fox (HRC) on using AI to support menopause-related cognitive symptoms. ➡️More on our work in this area here: tinyurl.com/5erebavd #35aec

Don’t forget to check out our September edition of the Sustainable HealthTech Digest – our new quarterly newsletter. You’ll find: 🌟 Our latest projects & insights 🌟 Expert perspectives on #HealthTech 🌟 Opportunities to help shape the #futureofhealthcare hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter/

Fantastic day at the HealthTech Innovation Summit at Plymouth Science Park. The session was full of insights, inspiration & action where we discussed how to accelerate growth across #HealthTech via collaboration & innovation. Excited for what's next! #InnovationStartsHere

Tomorrow our team will head to Plymouth Science Park for the HealthTech Innovation Summit, joining innovators, industry and South West #healthcare leaders to help shape the future of #HealthTech. Follow for more updates... 📩 ....and if you're attending, let us know - we'd love to connect!

Check out the Sustainable HealthTech Digest – our new quarterly newsletter and one stop shop for the latest in HealthTech news, key insights, expert perspectives & opportunities to help shape the future of healthcare. 👉 Visit our website to read more: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter/

Don't miss the @nihr.bsky.social HRC Network’s flagship industry event - convening experts from across healthcare to delve into emerging #HealthTech, offer practical support for SMEs, & take part in vital discussions on #brainhealth innovation. 📅 12 Nov, 10:00-16:00 ➡️ Book: tinyurl.com/5x7czfbm

Technology is increasingly being used to transform care for people with #dementia. But uptake & adherence to tech interventions varies. A new study – from experts including the HRC's Prof. Chris Fox – delves into this unresearched area. Full study here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Looking to build meaningful public involvement into your research or innovation? Our Ideas Café offers virtual sessions with our public collaborators to discuss ideas, get feedback & receive fresh, practical perspectives from their lived experience. Book➡️ shorturl.at/kR9m1

Explore the latest #research and insights from our HRC via our new Resources Hub. There you'll find the papers, publications and expert views that are shaping the future of #sustainableinnovation in #healthcare. 👉 Head to the Hub to explore more: lnkd.in/evYR28Qj.

Last week our HRC came together to delve into #healthcareregulation. From navigating the landscape, to certifying #AI devices, we deepened our expertise & gained key insights that will help us support SMEs in bringing innovations to market. Are you an innovator? Let's talk about how we help you!

This summer we hosted our first #sustainableinnovation summit - bringing together clinicians, industry leaders, & innovators from across the South West. We showcased our region’s role in shaping sustainable #healthcareinnovation & heard about the #healthtech making waves. youtu.be/ZYJ1LONOBpg

This week our HRC Co-Lead, Prof. Chris Fox, joined the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social for its annual #ASAC25 conference. It was an inspiring event & we look forward to continuing this momentum as we work to advance #dementiacare in the UK & beyond. hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/research-the...

At the NIHR HRC in Sustainable Innovation, we’re transforming healthcare for people, the #NHS & the planet. From diagnostics & dementia to AI & #sustainableinnovation, we’re delivering solutions with real impact. Follow us for the latest news, people & projects shaping the future of #HealthTech.