East Midlands | AHSN Network Innovation Exchange

We serve the East Midlands region covering approximately 4.7m people. Our support and advice to industry covers the entire Innovation Pathway’ - from lightbulb moment through to adopting and spreading innovations nationally.

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Regional Challenges

Digital enhancement of mental health services

The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme began in 2008 and has transformed treatment of adult anxiety disorders and depression. There is a commitment to expanding services and improving quality using digital technologies to enhance the current IAPT programme.

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Regional Innovations

Transforming ADHD Diagnosis in Children - QbTest

Following innovation exchange work focussing on mental health, EMAHSN supported QbTest a diagnostic tool which measures the core indicator symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). On average, QbTest can reduce time to diagnosis by 153 days and provide 20% cost reductions.

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ChatHealth

ChatHealth is a secure messaging service which allows service users to have conversations with health professionals via text, providing quick and confidential advice. Following EMAHSN support, ChatHealth is now available to nearly 2 million young people across the UK.

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Funding Opportunities

University of Derby – Invest to Grow

This programme supports small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) wanting to develop or improve their products and services. Provides help through schemes aimed at securing funding for growth and innovation.

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Medilink East Midlands

Medilink East Midlands deliver a number of projects to support business and individuals to develop and commercialise new technologies, processes, products and services.

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