We are grateful to The Health Foundation for their generous support.
Design4Health2013 was sponsored by the following organisations.
KT-EQUAL
KT-EQUAL is a consortium of UK researchers dedicated to extending quality life for older and disabled people.
We work to ensure that years of investment in high-quality research translate into real benefits that have an impact on people’s lives. Find out more at www.kt-equal.org.uk.
Devices for Dignity:
Devices for Dignity is a National pilot Department of Health programme. We’ve been set up to drive forward innovative new products, processes and services to help people with debilitating conditions deal with their daily challenges.
Through working with inventors, clinical and healthcare staff, industry, academics and patients, we want to bring real solutions to areas of clinical and patient need. We have the ability to take ideas from concept through to commercialisation and aim to do this as rapidly as possible. Find out more at: www.devicesfordignity.org.uk
Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care for South Yorkshire
The Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care for South Yorkshire (CLAHRC SY) is a five year pilot programme funded by the National Institute for Health Research. We work closely with the NHS, universities, patients and carers, charities and industry partners to bring about changes in health services, with a specific focus on the self-management of long-term conditions. Our remit is to undertake high quality applied research, translate research into practice, and increase our partner organisations’ capacity to do more of the same.
For more information on our themes or projects please visit our website. www.clahrc-sy.nihr.ac.uk.
Healthcare Technology Hub
Healthcare Technology Hub: Innovative healthcare technology solutions for business.
We bring together experts from across the University to design, develop and test innovative healthcare technology products and services for UK business.At Sheffield Hallam University, we have a diverse range of knowledge and expertise. Through our Healthcare Technology Development offer, we work together to create products and services for businesses across the UK.
Based on user-centred principles, we identify and address clinical needs in a way that has a real impact on people’s lives. We work with businesses to develop the tools they need and create products that make a difference to their customers and patients. Find out more at healthtechnology.org.uk
Creative Sheffield
Creative Sheffield is the economic development function for Sheffield City Council, facilitating inward and indigenous business investment activity, and driving growth in Sheffield’s key sectors (healthcare technologies, advanced manufacturing, creative and digital industries, business services, and low carbon).
Creative Sheffield provides free and confidential services to assist businesses through every aspect of establishing and growing their activity in Sheffield, by providing information on property; potential finance and funding sources; recruitment and training; international trade support; and connections to the local supply chain and knowledge base; with ongoing support from a dedicated account manager.
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