Welsh Government - Technology, Digital and Transformation
Health Technology Exemplars: A true collaboration between industry and health Put simply, the Bevan Health Technology Exemplar programme is a vehicle for industry to showcase new and innovative technologies, and for healthcare providers to establish whether the new technology works in context and delivers the benefits claimed. The scheme helps translate the concept of prudent healthcare into practice. Since the scheme started in 2015, the Bevan Commission has worked with and supported 50 projects. These projects include mobile apps, Virtual Reality solutions, new medical devices such as the micro-morcellation device Resectr or the Endoscopic Salivary Stone Fragmentation tool ‘StoneBreaker’, the Sterimelt machine (which turns waste plastics into useable materials), and using Artificial Intelligence to deal with queries from the public. Bevan Exemplars are big thinkers from every part of the NHS: surgeons, physiotherapists, nurses, GPs, carers, planning managers and porters. They all have something crucial in common – an innovative and prudent idea that they want to trial and test out in their own communities, hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes. The industry partners want to work with healthcare to improve health outcomes, patient experiences and resource efficiency in NHS Wales. The Health Technology Exemplar programme is a true partnership between the NHS and industry. When demonstrating or creating an evaluation base for new products, neither industry nor the NHS should bear all the risk and cost, so this programme provides a vehicle to share challenges and the rewards. The programme helps industry to connect with health care providers and helps health professionals to connect with industry. Visit: www.agorip.com
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The Bevan Health Technology Exemplar scheme has gained widespread recognition across the UK as an excellent model of healthcare innovation, as well as making a significant and positive difference to the lives of patients in Wales. Being a Bevan Commission Exemplar and Industry collaborator means you are supported to take your product through to implementation, and will be championed at senior levels within NHS Wales and the Bevan Commission. The Bevan Commission has a strong track record of success, with 80 per cent of projects reaching completion and demonstrating value to the NHS. The scheme also provides NHS staff with a fantastic opportunity to develop their leadership experience, personal knowledge and skills, and to access expert training and mentorship. As a Bevan Exemplar, participants gain greater insight to people and perspectives across the NHS and beyond, and can network with other innovators from a variety of health and care backgrounds.
Contact bevan-commission@ swansea.ac.uk to learn more about how we can make the programme work for you.
Applications are now open for the next call for the Bevan Health Technology Exemplars programme. To learn more, please contact Siôn Charles on 07791 024 021 or email: bevan-commission@swansea.ac.uk
What the programme includes: l National Showcase of projects l Network events and peer
support
l Training and development from
the Bevan Commission’s range of expert masterclasses
l Expert coaching and mentoring
from the Bevan Commission
l Support from Health
Technology Wales to advise on NHS Wales evidence requirements
l Funding contribution from
Welsh Government of £7,500
l Protected time and space
for clinicians to partner with industry
l Potential to access further
Welsh Government funding
“The continued success of the programme demonstrates the value of the scheme to NHS Wales, which receives significant national and international acclaim. It also indicates how the ambitions of ‘A Healthier Wales’ can be made reality at a local and national level.” Professor Nick Rich Swansea University