Our purpose

Who we are, what we do and why we come to work each day.

Great ideas only make a difference for our health when they are put into practice.

 

Health Innovation East helps the best innovations in health and care reach the people, places and problems where they bring most benefit.

Who we are:

We are a team of clinicians, data scientists, life sciences industry experts and skilled programme leaders passionate about helping the best innovations in health and care reach the people, places and problems where they bring most benefit. Whether working with global companies, pioneering start-ups, leading universities or regional health providers, we never lose sight of the patients and communities we serve.

As the regional innovation arm of the NHS our collective skill set is valued by the NHS and industry to implement the advances being made across health and care.

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What we do:

We work on technology-enabled change programmes and improve care pathways alongside clinicians and managers. We also support the health and life sciences industry and academics to position their products for use across the NHS. Our direct experience and trusted relationships mean that we understand not only the policies and processes that underpin health and care, but also the practicalities of delivering meaningful change in the real world.

We have the proven ability to deliver both bespoke individual projects and large complex programmes from concept through to implementation. We are proud of our independent, evidence-driven approach and are also part of a national network which helps drive innovations to scale.

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Where we are based:

Our focus is the East of England and we strive to bring the region’s most promising innovations to those who most need them.

Find out more about our region.

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Piers Ricketts Chief Executive Health Innovation East

Because we want great ideas to make the biggest impact

Piers Ricketts, Chief Executive, Heath Innovation East

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