The finest of the UK’s Life Sciences and Healthcare Technology sector have been honoured at the 2014 Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards. This year’s coveted National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Devices for Dignity Healthcare Technology Co-operative (HTC) Outstanding Achievement Award was awarded to Moor Instruments. Moor Instruments is a market leader in providing laser […]
A high-dependency paediatric wheelchair was a finalist at the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) Innovation Awards 2013. The Chair 4 Life, an adaptable wheelchair for children with high dependency needs competed against other leading medical innovations in the Healthcare Technologies category at the awards in London. One of the key features of the Chair […]
Devices for Dignity (D4D) has participated in a workshop in London for potential applicants of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) NIHR Healthcare Technology Co-operatives Partnership Awards. The workshop was held for potential applicants to network and explore the work of the eight HTCs in more detail, and to ask questions about the […]
To mark the start of World Alzheimer’s Month, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is showcasing some of the cutting-edge clinical research that could bring new hope to dementia patients and their families. Launched in 2006 by the Department of Health, the National Institute for Health Research invests in all aspects of clinical research […]
A new national centre for innovation in colorectal therapies is hosting its inaugural ‘annual event’ to stimulate novel and exciting ideas to advance patient care. The event, entitled ‘Accelerating technology for patient benefit in colorectal disease‘, will be held at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, in October – and brings together world leading speakers, scientists […]
A revolutionary new device to replace ‘hated’ neck support collars for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) patients has been developed. Imagine being unable to support your own head, unable to speak properly or eat without assistance. That is the reality for patients with MND; enabling the continuation of the most basic aspects of living such as […]
Clinicians, patients, academics and designers from across Europe have convened at Sheffield Hallam University to highlight the crucial role design plays in healthcare innovation. Design4Health 2013, a week-long series of events hosted by Sheffield Hallam’s Lab4Living created a forum to discuss and develop designs and ideas to improve patient care. The week began with a […]
The finest of the UK’s Life Sciences and Healthcare Technology sector have been honoured at the 2013 Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards. The Medilink UK Awards, this year held at the NHS Healthcare Innovation Expo, at the ExCel Centre, London, is an annual event that celebrates cutting edge technologies, outstanding business achievements and international successes […]
D4D’s Renal Theme has been awarded a Doctoral Research Fellowship to develop work on Body Composition Monitor (BCM) in haemodialysis patients. The award, presented by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), in partnership with the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) for the Department of Health, will support a Clinical Scientist working in Leeds Teaching Hospitals […]
Devices for Dignity (D4D), the organisation which works to improve the quality of life for patients with long term conditions has been awarded further funding. After a successful first five years, D4D, hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, has been awarded £800,000 funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to continue to help produce […]
Validating the Need for your Product: Involving Future Users (Clinicians, Patients, Families) Webinar13th April 2022 - 4:06 pm
NIHR i4i Challenge Award in Real World Implementation – open for applications 4th November28th October 2021 - 11:32 am
NIHR SME Consultation Event – Friday 5th November20th October 2021 - 9:57 am
