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InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 15h

Recognising the future of healthcare will be transformed through the acceleration and integration of technology, we support solutions that underpin how individuals and organisations drive efficiency and advance patient care.

Read more 👉 https://innoscot.com/impact

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InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 16h

Although frailty is most associated with older people, it is not defined by age and can apply to younger people living with chronic conditions.

If you have an idea to combat frailty, find out about the support available from our innovation call 👉 https://innoscot.com/frailty-call

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InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 1d

Encouraging NHS Scotland’s diverse workforce to come up with new ideas that achieve #sustainable outcomes is vital and is at the heart of the InnoScot Health innovation call.

Find out more 👉 https://innoscot.com/sustainability-call

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InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 1d

Join the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme on Wednesday, 8 October, 12–1pm for an exclusive online session exploring "The Clinical Entrepreneur Programme – The Scottish Model".

Register to attend 🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iQKbT9AET-ipQvw2ZFt-ug#/registration

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: NHS CEP Scotland Peer Session 1. 8th October. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 1d

Every innovation starts with an idea.

Ideas from people like you. People working within health and social care who can spot opportunities, solve problems, and identify ways to make things better.

Find out more and get involved 👉 https://innoscot.com/ideas

A healthcare worker pictured helping an older woman to stand, alongside the text - "Do you have an innovative idea to improve healthcare? Speak to the InnoScot Health team! Book a free consultation, submit an idea online"

InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 2d

InnoScot Health has protected over 250 NHS Scotland inventions and will guide you through the process.

With input from your NHS health board, and legal advisors if necessary, we establish the optimal method for protecting your idea. 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTk94FHjMiA&t=1s

Intellectual Property: Protecting your innovative idea

YouTube video by InnoScot Health

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InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 2d

Our Pregnancy and Perinatal Innovation Call is seeking forward-thinking ideas that can help support NHS Scotland to improve women’s health.

Submit your ideas now 👉 https://innoscot.com/pregnancy-perinatal-call

A woman lying in a hospital bed holding a newborn baby, facing the camera and smiling, with a midwife standing beside her bed, also facing the camera and smiling. The text reads "Pregnancy and Perinatal Innovation Call - InnoScot Health is seeking forward thinking pregnancy and perinatal care innovation that can help support NHS Scotland to improve women's health"

InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 6d

InnoScot Health is seeking forward-thinking ophthalmic solutions that can help support NHS Scotland to strengthen and make meaningful change in this priority area of its recovery plan.

Got an idea? Find out how we can support you 👉 https://innoscot.com/ophthalmology-call

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InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 6d

Our ‘lunch & learn’ sessions are hosted live on Microsoft Teams and see InnoScot Health staff sharing their knowledge while providing a platform for inspiring guest speakers.

The full playlist is available to view on demand 👉
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfN7dGN1z0G3snRmRNprs0trqnyO4fkFO

InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 7d

Using the insight and expertise of health and social care staff, InnoScot Health has supported the development and adoption of innovations for improved patient care across a range of therapeutic areas.

Find out more 👉 https://innoscot.com/impact

Graham Watson, Executive Chair of InnoScot Health, pictured against a white background with bronze hexagons, alongside the quote - "Looking back on the last 20 years, it has been a priviledge to work in partnership with NHS Scotland and help bring hundreds of game-changing healthcare innovations to market."

InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 7d

Although frailty is most associated with older people, it is not defined by age and can apply to younger people living with chronic conditions.

If you have an idea to combat frailty, find out about the support available from our innovation call 👉 https://innoscot.com/frailty-call

InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 8d

Encouraging NHS Scotland’s diverse workforce to come up with new ideas that achieve #sustainable outcomes is vital and is at the heart of the InnoScot Health innovation call.

Find out more 👉 https://innoscot.com/sustainability-call

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InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 8d

Join @innovateuk.bsky.social webinars throughout August-December to learn more about Horizon Europe, the world’s largest Research and Innovation fund; aimed at those participating in cutting-edge research and innovation.

Read more 🔗 https://innoscot.com/events/introduction-horizon-europe-webinars

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InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 8d

Do you have an idea but need some advice? Want more information on intellectual property, funding or regulation? Our free 30-minute consultations are available to all NHS Scotland staff – get in touch now.

Book now 👉 https://innoscot.com/talk-to-an-expert

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InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 9d

The Net Zero NHS Scotland 2025 conference on Tuesday 30 September is set to inspire fresh innovation in that drive to enhance and complement the many initiatives already underway.

Read the full story 🔗 https://innoscot.com/news/nhs-scotland-net-zero-decarbonising-care

Robert Rea, Head of Innovation for InnoScot Health sitting on a couch in a suit holding a laptop, alongside the quote: "In such a fertile environment for new ideas, there is much innovation for NHS Scotland staff to contribute and help shape the direction of travel. Their voices and experience are vital to the process."

InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 12d

Our Pregnancy and Perinatal Innovation Call is seeking forward-thinking ideas that can help support NHS Scotland to improve women’s health.

Submit your ideas now 👉 https://innoscot.com/pregnancy-perinatal-call

InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 12d

A Glasgow event aimed at further decarbonising care will be an important moment for NHS Scotland to further press home its advantage.

Read the full story 🔗 https://innoscot.com/news/nhs-scotland-net-zero-decarbonising-care

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InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 12d

InnoScot Health welcomes fresh health and social care ideas. We receive over 100 ideas each year and have evaluated over 2,000 idea submissions since the organisation was set up.

Get in touch and find out more 👉 https://innoscot.com/talk-to-an-expert

InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 13d

Our ‘lunch & learn’ sessions are hosted live on Microsoft Teams and see InnoScot Health staff sharing their knowledge, while also providing a platform for inspiring guests.

The full playlist is available to view on demand 👉
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfN7dGN1z0G3snRmRNprs0trqnyO4fkFO

InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 13d

The Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC) is pleased to invite applications to join their two-day hybrid CPD course starting Thursday 27 November, produced alongside InnoScot Health.

Register 🔗 https://innoscot.com/events/cpd-course-management-adoption-healthcare-technology-2025

InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 13d

InnoScot Health is seeking forward-thinking ophthalmic solutions that can help support NHS Scotland to strengthen and make meaningful change in this priority area of its recovery plan.

Got an idea? Find out how we can support you 👉 https://innoscot.com/ophthalmology-call

InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 15d

The September edition of INSIGHT by InnoScot Health is now available, leading with our upcoming webinar as part of #NationalInnovationWeek.

Read about this, and much more in the full issue 🔗 https://mailchi.mp/4f5ec577fcb5/latest-innovation-news-from-innoscot-health-17458322?e=44a204c853

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InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 15d

InnoScot Health’s latest educational webinar is part of the #NationalInnovationWeek calendar, helping to offer inspiration to healthcare’s forward thinkers on Wednesday 24 September.

Register 🔗 https://innoscot.com/news/scotland-national-innovation-week-meaningful-sustained-action

Image of Fiona Schaefer, Innovation Commercialisation Manager at InnoScot Health, standing in an office space. A quote beside her reads: "Its vast bank of knowledge and accrued expertise is a huge asset, so we must make the most of Innovation Week’s busy calendar of events by turning it into the starting point for much more — the beginning of a legacy which solidifies Scotland’s reputation as a place to both innovate and do business."

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InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 15d

National Eye Health Week (22-28 September) is an opportunity to highlight the role of innovative ophthalmology in detecting vision issues and underlying systemic health conditions. #VisionMatters

Read the full story 🔗 https://innoscot.com/news/eye-health-week-innovative-vision-ophthalmologists

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InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · 16d

Today, InnoScot Health's Innovation Commercialisation Manager, Fiona Schaefer will take part in an expert panel discussion at the @uniofstandrews.bsky.social's Summit on Innovation in Addiction Medicine.

Read more 🔗 https://innoscot.com/events/summit-innovation-addiction-medicine

Promotional graphic for the "Summit on Innovation in Addiction Medicine" hosted by the University of St Andrews, featuring an image of a speaker presenting to an audience at a conference. The event is scheduled for 23 September starting at 9 am, held in-person.