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Also see Exemplar Projects for broad range of case studies.

23/09/2022

OPERA heart failure innovation shortlisted for top Award

The West of Scotland Innovation Hub's early Identification of Heart Failure in the Community project ‘OPERA’ has been shortlisted for top innovation award.

29/08/2022

Innovative incubators supporting people of Ukraine following NHSGGC trials

NHSGGC Research and Innovation teams, including staff at the clinical research facilities have recently finished a clinical study, which started in late 2021, comparing the mOm Essential Incubator to standard incubators. Clinical staff, supported by the West of Scotland Innovation Hub, have also shared their experience of this technology with doctors in Ukraine.

22/08/2022

New app proves vital for Major Trauma Centres

A new major trauma app is receiving high praise from medical professionals for helping them provide vital and timely care, after a trial of the revolutionary technology processed more than 500 patients.

04/08/2022

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon praises work of West of Scotland Innovation Hub

Experts from West of Scotland Innovation Hub outlined their scale of ongoing work, which looks at how technology can be used to improve health, at this year’s National Innovation Event.

17/06/2022

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde staff join Red 4 Research Day

Staff across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have been wearing red today (June 17) to support the amazing work of our teams who are making COVID-19 research happen. #Red4Research celebrates the phenomenal work of the R&I teams within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and beyond. NHSGGC has been at the heart of research into COVID-19 throughout the pandemic, with the team playing a crucial role in initiating, delivering and overseeing the conduct of urgent public health trials including COVID-19 vaccines, Recovery and REMAP CAP studies, which have led to improved outcomes and reduced improving mortality rates.

17/06/2022

Applications open for vCreate Neuro test of change pilot

Applications are now open for neurology projects looking to take part in the vCreate Neuro test of change pilot. This follows approval from the Scottish Government for a further three years of funding for the vCreate Neuro platform.

30/05/2022

Women’s and Children’s Innovation Challenges

The Scottish Health Industry Partnership (SHIP) have announced they are funding Open Innovation Challenges in Women’s and Children’s Health. Selected challenges will support industry partners to work with clinical teams to develop innovative solutions to key clinical priorities.

10/05/2022

New NHS Scotland Innovation Fellowship Scheme open

Applications are now open for the Innovation Fellowship Scheme, which offers exciting opportunities to contribute to, conduct and lead innovation projects.

23/02/2022

Award success for the West of Scotland Innovation Hub

We took home the Data Driven Innovation Award for NHSGGC's work in Pathology digitisation and AI, alongside partners iCAIRD and there was further success for the Hub in the Industry Collaboration Award category, where we were named this year’s winner for our work on the Dynamic AI COPD information and monitoring tool, which has been life-changing for patients.

16/02/2022

Seven NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde projects nominated for innovation awards

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has been recognised for its contribution to health and social care after seven of its projects were nominated for prestigious Digital Heath and Care Awards.

17/11/2021

Innovation is at the heart of COPD treatment

To mark World COPD Day, we are looking at how innovation is helping patients across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde manage their symptoms and improve the treatment of COPD.

06/07/2021

NHSx Artificial Intelligence funding award for COPD

A digital healthcare service that uses artificial intelligence to help patients with COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) has been successful in the latest round of the Artificial Intelligence in Health and Care Award.

03/03/2021

Technology-led patient care from the WoS Innovation team scoops awards

Digital technology has been used to transform patient care this past year and two projects have been recognised for leading the field in Scotland.

01/10/2020

New clinical app helps NHS staff assess patients for COVID-19

A new clinical tool developed in Scotland has given frontline staff confidence to confront COVID-19 in patients.

01/10/2020

Video service helps families stay in touch in the face of COVID-19

VCreate has been expanded for use in hospitals with the support of WoS Innovation Hub.

19/08/2020

Patients with COPD offered new tools to manage condition at home

This new service aims to help patients avoid unnecessary visits to hospital and improve their care in the face of COVID-19.

Delivering award winning innovation

Scottish Digital Health and Care Awards 2022 - Industry Collaboration Award - Dynamic AI

Scottish Digital Health and Care Awards 2022 - Data Driven Innovation Award - iCAIRD Pathology Digitisation & AI

HSJ Awards 2021 - Digitising Patient Services Initiative - Digital Dermatology Assessment

Scottish Digital Health and Care Awards 2021 - COVID-19 Response Award - vCreate

Scottish Digital Health and Care Awards 2021 - Technology Enabled Independent Living Award - Dynamic Scot

Scottish Life Sciences Awards 2021 - Innovative Collaboration Award - iCAIRD

The Scottish Health Awards 2020 - Innovation Award - vCreate

NHS Scotland West of Scotland Innovation Hub: Stimulating, supporting and sustaining innovation in health and social care