Digital North accelerator programme: Restore, Reset and Recover

The Digital North accelerator programme is a collaboration between the four northern AHSNs. It aims to support regional digital health technology innovators in the adoption and spread of proven innovations within the healthcare system

The 2021-22 “Restore, Reset and Recover” programme will deliver game-changing digital innovations from our cohort of eight companies that all help to meet the recovery priorities of our NHS partners as they respond to the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Across two showcase events we will provide NHS stakeholders with the opportunity to learn more about each of these proven innovative solutions, how they address known needs, what successes they have had and how they can support the current challenges facing the health and care system.

The events will be delivered with both national, regional and AHSN Network leaders as the keynote speakers who will provide an insight into the Digital North programme, current NHS policy and priorities, strategic developments and how digital growth is helping the region and future opportunities.

Following this four of the eight SMEs will present their solutions in individual breakout rooms. This will enable them to demonstrate their innovation and discuss their achievements, as well as provide an opportunity to answer questions and discuss challenges.

The breakout rooms will be delivered twice during each event to allow you to hear from two companies.

Who should attend?

Are you an ICS leader, digital director, information officer, GP, procurement lead or healthcare professional interested in how digital technology can alleviate financial pressures and improve capacity?

Do you want to understand current innovations and the future of digital technology in health and social care?

Would you like to know how digital innovations have the potential to meet the current challenges facing the health and care system, as discussed in the NHS Priorities and Operational Planning Guidance?

This event will appeal to healthcare professionals in primary care, secondary care and social care including: ICS leader/director, Digital Director, ICS Chief Digital Officer, Digital Programme Lead, Innovation Lead, Chief Information Officer, Digital Communications Manager, Procurement Lead, GPs, Primary Care Lead, Secondary Care Lead, Trust Care Plan Lead, Clinicians, Nurses, Commissioner, Cancer Alliance Lead, Elective Recovery Lead, Planned Care Director, Clinical Lead for Cancer, Cancer Programme Lead.

Agenda

9.30 – 9.35 - Welcome from Richard Deed, Associate Director of Industry, Academic Health Science Network, North East and North Cumbria.

Introducing the four northern AHSNs, the Digital North Accelerator Programme, the VIP speakers and SMEs.

9.35 – 10.00 - Speakers

• Lisa Hollins, Director of Innovation Delivery at NHSX.
• Matthew Newman, Deputy Director, Accelerated Access Collaborative at NHS England.
• Stephen Firman, Regional Director of Digital Transformation at NHS England.

The above speakers will provide an insight into current NHS policy and priorities, strategic developments and how digital growth is helping the region and future opportunities.

10.00-10.30 - Breakout Room Session 1:

• Room 1: Malinko.
• Room 2: Safe Steps.
• Room 3: Dr Doctor.
• Room 4: Docobo.

5 min break.

10.35-11.05 - Breakout Room Session 2:

• Room 1: Malinko.
• Room 2: Safe Steps.
• Room 3: Dr Doctor.
• Room 4: Docobo.

11.05-11.10 - Event Summary

• Neil Toner, Programme Manager, Yorkshire & Humber AHSN.

Providing information on how the AHSNs can broker meetings between interested stakeholders and SMEs

Further detail on the programme and each of the companies is included in the Digital North brochure.

If you would like to register for the December event you can here.

AHSNs in the north of England

Of the 15 AHSNs, there are four in the north: Yorkshire & Humber AHSN, Health Innovation Manchester, Innovation Agency North West Coast and North East and North Cumbria AHSN.

We aim to embed innovative products and services into routine clinical practice, stimulating regional economic growth whilst improving patient outcomes and transforming lives.

As part our support to the SMEs, following the event, the four Northern AHSNs will provide introductions and facilitate discussions between NHS stakeholders and the companies to learn more about their digital innovations and to have more specific conversations regarding their needs.