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NIHR HRC Network-branded asset. Texts reads: A Circular Economy for HealthTech: How NIHR’s new sustainability programme is leading the way
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A Circular Economy for HealthTech: How NIHR’s new sustainability programme is leading the way

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NIHR HRC Network-branded asset. Text reads "#HRC20Stories. Accelerating a non-invasive treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). There is a small box reading "HealthTech Research Centre in Cardiovascular and respiratory medicine". To the right is a photo of the Zeus Sleep device and a logo to mark the NIHR's 20th anniversary.
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Accelerating a non-invasive treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)

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Title slide with the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Network logo and the title “AI voice technology pilot in emergency departments supported by HealthTech Research Centre in Sustainable innovation.” The slide credits Charlotte Hopwood and Siobhan Hennessy. The background is light pink with abstract connected dots and lines in blue, teal, coral, and white along the right side.
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AI voice technology pilot in emergency departments supported by NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Sustainable innovation

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#HRC20Stories graphic titled “Bringing rehabilitation into the home for people with Parkinson’s”. The graphic features a photo of an older man using a virtual reality headset and reaching towards a wall-mounted rehabilitation device. It is from the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Long-term Conditions (Devices for Dignity) and includes a “20 Years” anniversary graphic.
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Bringing rehabilitation into the home for people with Parkinson’s

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Graphic promoting #HRC20Stories, titled “Co-designing and evaluating a digital therapeutic for childhood anxiety”. The right-hand panel features a smartphone displaying the Lumi Nova: Tales of Courage therapeutic game. The bottom-left label reads “HealthTech Research Centre: Mental health (MindTech)”.
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Co-designing and evaluating a digital therapeutic for childhood anxiety: Lumi Nova

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Promotional graphic from the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre featuring the ORBIT programme (Online Remote Behavioural Intervention for Tics). Text reads: “Expanding access to tic therapy through digital innovation: the ORBIT programme.” The design includes the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre logo, a “20 Years” mark, and a rocket icon alongside the ORBIT logo on a blue and cream background.
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Expanding access to tic therapy through digital innovation: the ORBIT programme

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NIHR HRC Network-branded asset. Text reads: Harnessing national expertise in patient involvement to accelerate widespread HealthTech adoption.
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Harnessing national expertise in patient involvement to accelerate widespread HealthTech adoption

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Promotional graphic for #HRC20Stories, celebrating 20 years of the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation. The image features a group of seven healthcare professionals standing together in a hospital corridor, alongside the headline: "Helping children with RSV get a faster diagnosis through rapid testing."
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Helping children with RSV get a faster diagnosis through rapid testing

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Banner from NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Network (#HRC20Stories) reading “Improving asthma outcomes for young people through the Digital Health Passport.” On the right is a logo with a colorful hot air balloon icon and the words “Digital Health Passport.” Bottom text notes “NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Paediatrics and child health” and “20 Years.”
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Improving asthma outcomes for young people through the Digital Health Passport

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Banner from NIHR HealthTech Research Centre titled “Improving hospital experiences for children with autism: Evaluating the Little Journey app in NHS settings.” On the right, a smartphone displays the Little Journey app interface with colorful icons for features like appointments, information, games, and preparation resources. The design uses a dark blue background with red accents and a “20 Years” badge.
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Improving hospital experiences for children with autism: Evaluating the Little Journey app in NHS settings

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre news graphic with the headline “Inside the HRC Network: how working groups are driving national collaboration” on a dark burgundy background. The NIHR HealthTech Research Centre logo appears at the top left, with abstract vertical pink and burgundy textured panels on the right.
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Inside the HRC Network: how working groups are driving national collaboration

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Net Zero Catalyst launches new phase

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Net Zero Catalyst recognised in NIHR sustainability report

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Title slide with the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Network logo and the title “NIHR HealthTech Research Centre plays direct involvement in supporting carers of people living with dementia. ” The slide credits Alessia Dunn, Charlotte Hopwood and Siobhan Hennessy. The background is light pink with abstract connected lines in coral.
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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre plays direct involvement in supporting carers of people living with dementia

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A teal NIHR HealthTech Research Centre promotional graphic announcing an opportunity from the In Vitro Diagnostics HealthTech Research Centre. The text reads: “NIHR HealthTech Research Centre: In vitro diagnostics launches primary and social care accelerator.” On the right is a blue-toned aerial image of a city overlaid with glowing connected location markers, representing a digital healthcare network. The NIHR HealthTech Research Centre logo appears at the top left, and a “20 Years” NIHR anniversary mark appears at the bottom right.
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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre: In vitro diagnostics launches primary and social care accelerator

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Graphic from the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre featuring the headline, “Sheffield Careers Day brings NIHR infrastructure together to inspire the next generation.” On the right, three NIHR representatives stand beside a large QR code display board at a careers event, with information stands visible in the background. The NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Network logo appears at the bottom left, alongside a “20 Years” anniversary mark. The design uses a cream background with blue text and teal decorative panels.
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NIHR20 Sheffield Careers Day brings NIHR infrastructure together to inspire the next generation

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Promotional graphic from NIHR HealthTech Research Centre on a pale pink background. The NIHR HealthTech Research Centre logo appears in the top left. Large navy text reads: “Reflections from NHS ConfedExpo: Building the evidence behind HealthTech innovation.” Smaller text above says “Blog post,” and below reads “By Nathaniel Mills.” The right side features large abstract coral and pink curved shapes forming a partial circular design.
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Reflections from NHS ConfedExpo: Building the evidence behind HealthTech innovation

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre #HRC20Stories graphic featuring a patient receiving critical care with a tracheostomy, alongside the headline “Restoring patients' voices during critical care through innovative tracheostomy technology.” The graphic also features the HRC and NIHR logos and “20 Years” branding.
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Restoring patients’ voices during critical care through innovative tracheostomy technology

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NIHR HRC Network-branded asset. Text reads "Shaped in Sheffield: NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Long Term Conditions (Devices for Dignity) supports NHS Innovation. By Charlotte Hopwood and Hayley Morris."
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Shaped in Sheffield: NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Long-Term Conditions (Devices for Dignity) supports NHS Innovation

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre graphic for the #HRC20Stories campaign titled 'Shaping AI-powered memory support through patient involvement'. The left side features the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre branding and the campaign title, while the right side shows a smartphone displaying an AI memory support app with suggested tasks, reminders, and calendar prompts. The graphic is labelled 'NIHR HealthTech Research Centre: Brain Injury' and includes a '20 Years' NIHR anniversary mark.
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Shaping AI-powered memory support through patient involvement

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NIHR HRC Network-branded asset. Text reads: The federated National Institute for Health and Care Research HealthTech Research Centre Network: Addressing fragmentation in healthcare innovation.
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The federated NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Network: Addressing fragmentation in healthcare innovation

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Graphic from the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre featuring the headline “Transforming heavy menstrual bleeding care through data-driven innovation.” The design includes a stylised purple menstrual cup illustration on a dark background with small decorative star-like icons. The NIHR HealthTech Research Centre logo appears in the top left, with text referencing “HealthTech Research Centre in Long-term conditions [Devices for Dignity]” and “20 Years.”
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Transforming heavy menstrual bleeding care through data-driven innovation

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Promotional graphic from the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre featuring the headline “Transforming stroke diagnosis with point-of-care testing: the LVOne innovation.” The design has a light blue background with the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre logo at top left and an image of the slim grey LVOne testing device on the right. Additional text reads “HealthTech Research Centre in Diagnostic and technology evaluation” and “20 Years.”
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Transforming stroke diagnosis with point-of-care testing: the LVOne innovation

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Graphic promoting the #HRC20Stories series, featuring a woman using wearable monitoring equipment while seated at home. Text reads: “Using wearable technology to improve monitoring and management of COPD.” The graphic is from the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Medicine and marks 20 Years.
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Using wearable technology to improve monitoring and management of COPD

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NIHR workshop graphic promoting “NIHR PDA Launchpad: Intensive application support”, taking place on 2 November 2026 in London. The graphic features the NIHR logo and a photograph of people in a meeting.
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NIHR PDA Launchpad: Intensive application support

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Promotional graphic for the Paediatrics & Child Health Technology Conference. The left side has a teal background with NIHR HealthTech Research Centre and RCPCH logos and the text: “Paediatrics & Child Health Technology Conference. Abstract Submission Now Open until Friday 11th September.” The bottom banner states the conference will take place 2–3 December and is available online and in person in Sheffield, UK. The right side shows a smiling woman sitting beside a smiling child using a wheelchair outdoors.
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Paediatrics and Child Health Technology Conference

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Promotional graphic for SurgTech Conference 2026, taking place on 8–9 October 2026 at Headingley Stadium, Leeds. The graphic features a photograph of surgeons performing an operation, with NIHR HealthTech Research Centre branding and the 20 Years NIHR logo.
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SurgTech Conference 2026

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