Innovator hub Find, test and implement health and social care innovations Spreading innovation throughout health and social care The Enterprise and Industry team at Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex support the discovery, development and deployment of health and social care innovations across the South East. As part of the Health Innovation Network, we work with health and social care organisations and businesses to spread innovation throughout our health and care systems to improve outcomes for patients and services and to support economic growth. How we can help Our team of experienced Innovation Managers and Coordinators help innovators navigate the complexities of our health and care systems. We offer practical advice and guidance, hold regular workshops and webinars, and provide signposting to support innovators to develop their innovations to meet the needs of our local systems and populations. Our service covers a wide range of topics which are important for innovators to understand, including navigating the health and care system, understanding MedTech regulations, the importance of establishing an evidence base, and an overview of national priorities such as achieving net zero and addressing health inequalities. We aim to help innovators to develop strong, evidence-based value propositions for their innovations and to ensure they are ready for widespread deployment for the benefit of our health and social care organisations and service users. Meet the Enterprise and Industry team Let’s innovate If you would like our support with your innovation, please complete our Innovator Engagement Form. The form can take a while to complete, we recommend downloading a copy of the form to draft your answers first. Submit your Innovation Download a draft form Support Discovery Programme An eight-week course covering a range of topics important to health and care innovators. Bid writing support We run workshops on bidding for public sector funding and can offer expert review of applications and access to bid writing support. Brokering introduction with health & social care stakeholders For evidence-based innovations addressing the priorities of our local health and care system partners, we can source market feedback and broker introductions Support with Real World Evaluations We offer support for innovators looking to pilot their innovations and collect real-world evidence of their impact. Support for nation-wide initiatives We are proud supporters of NHS England’s Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, the NHS Innovation Accelerator and the NHS Innovation Service. If you are an innovator accessing any of these programmes, we would also love to support you If you have any questions, please get in touch via email. Email us Case studies Evaluation Shows AI Triage System at Surrey GP Practice achieves 73% reduction in waiting times and improves patient care and practice efficiency A recent evaluation commissioned by Health Innovation KSS has revealed improvements in patient access, demand and capacity management, following the... News 14 Nov 2024 More Breaking barriers in mental health: A case study from Dr Julian Dr Julian Nesbitt is the founder of Dr-Julian. This case study highlights his experiences of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme and working with Health Innovation KSS. Case StudyNews 5 Sep 2024 More Breaking the silence: Clera Healthcare debuts its technology in a new pilot Clera Healthcare has completed its first pilot at Hobbs rehabilitation centre, which supports NHS and private patients affected by neurological conditions or injury. News 19 Jul 2024 More Independent evaluation finds Metadvice AI is an effective tool for reducing clinician workload in UK Primary Care Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex comissioned Unity Insights, facilitated by the Office of Life Sciences commission, to evaluate the application of the Metadvice artificial intelligence (AI) precision clinical guidance tool within the Ball Tree Surgery in Lancing and Sompting PCN. News 18 Jul 2024 More Transforming Postpartum Care: MUTU System Demonstrates Significant Impact and Value in NHS Evaluation An evaluation of the MUTU® System within existing maternity pathways has demonstrated powerful insights into its efficacy and value in... News 25 Apr 2024 More Definition Health and University Hospitals Sussex win NHS Sustainability Partnership of the Year Award Definition Health and University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) have won the NHS Sustainability Partnership of the Year Award... News 20 Mar 2024 More Evaluation finds that AI-enhanced patient triage could support primary care Visiba, a company supported by Health Innovation KSS, has published an evaluation assessing the impact of using AI-enabled patient triage in the operational delivery of primary care. News 11 Mar 2024 More Implementation of Whzan Blue Box monitoring in Surrey Care Homes Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex (Health Innovation KSS) has supported the implementation of the Whzan Blue Box in care homes in Surrey since 2018. Case StudyNews 4 Mar 2024 More Apos Health for Knee Osteoarthritis joins the MedTech Funding Mandate Health Innovation KSS has supported Apos Health since 2019 and it has now been announced that the company will be joining the MedTech Funding Mandate for national adoption for 2024/25. News 19 Jan 2024 More ← → Events and workshops “Walking the walk” from idea to sales in Digital Health This event provides insights into the S12 Solutions journey from the company’s founders. Event More ← → Useful guides and resources Net Zero guide This guide aims to help innovators working with the NHS towards its Net Zero ambitions. It provides links to further resources on supporting carbon reduction and sustainable development. It contains a step-by-step guide and a checklist. Link Close We need to know more about you Please complete the form below so that we can email your selected resource: Net Zero guide Your name Organisation / business Your email I agree to be contacted by Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex. By clicking Submit, I agree to Health Innovation KSS’s Privacy Policy. Real World Evaluation guide This guide helps early-stage innovators to measure and demonstrate the impact of their innovations and solutions in real-world settings. It provides a comprehensive framework to conduct a robust evaluation. Link Close We need to know more about you Please complete the form below so that we can email your selected resource: Real World Evaluation guide Your name Organisation / business Your email I agree to be contacted by Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex. By clicking Submit, I agree to Health Innovation KSS’s Privacy Policy. Health Inequalities guide This guide aims to help innovators consider the ways their innovations can be designed, developed and implemented to help achieve health equity. Link Close We need to know more about you Please complete the form below so that we can email your selected resource: Health Inequalities guide Your name Organisation / business Your email I agree to be contacted by Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex. By clicking Submit, I agree to Health Innovation KSS’s Privacy Policy. NHS Innovation Service Read the latest news, case studies and funding opportunities for healthcare innovators. Understand the key stages to bring your product or idea to the NHS. Link Sign up to innovator bulletin Receive the latest funding calls, events and opportunities for innovators. Name* Organisation / business Email* I agree to be contacted by Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex. By clicking Submit, I agree to Health Innovation KSS’s Privacy Policy.