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Include any details on: Improved patient outcomes and safety; Operational efficiency; Financial and cost efficiency; Staff well-being and retention; Regulatory compliance and risk management; Environmental impact

Describe any engagement you have had with key stakeholders (e.g. clinicians, patients, commissioners). Highlight existing, similar or equivalent technologies, products or services. Outline how your innovation is different to existing technologies, products or services.

(It is important that innovations are acceptable (informed by what patients want) and accessible (usable) to the people who will use or be affected by them. Assurance that innovations are informed by patient views, improves safety, health outcome and saves money. In this section, briefly describe if and how patients, carers, and the public have been involved in your innovation, including any feedback patients have about your innovation).

(Health inequalities happen when health innovations have a negative impact on some patients, which may result in them not being able to access or use an innovation.  We are keen to support innovations that are available and can be used by as many people as possible - particularly patients who face worse health outcomes. For example, certain groups may be at greater risk of health concerns such as diabetes, mental health conditions, neonatal maternity and cancer.  Where people live, economic status, age, ethnicity, literacy levels, access to data and technology all affect how people may access your innovation. Tell us for example, if your innovation addresses digital access, data poverty, barriers for people with physical, learning or sensory disabilities, or the needs of different ethnic minority communities. Read more about what Health Inequalities is here. Find the current NHS England priority areas to tackle health inequalities for adults and children here).

Does your innovation have a direct or indirect impact on NHS Net Zero / environmental sustainability? (Direct refers to when an innovation is created solely to reduce carbon emissions / provide environmental benefits - e.g. reusable product / better use of materials and natural resources in creation of product / reduce fossil fuel usage. Indirect refers to when an innovation is created for healthcare use but net zero / environmental benefits are a secondary benefit – e.g. Digital platform to manage patient care - that can help reduce travel / make care more efficient and effective).