Funding
The newly established Surrey Academic Health and Care Partnership (AHCP) is launching a new round of Innovation Funding, aimed at fostering innovations that can significantly benefit the Surrey Health and Care system.
Summary
The narrative surrounding the future of health and care research is on the brink of an exhilarating transformation, pivoting away from traditional isolated endeavours and towards a collaborative tapestry that weaves together a wide spectrum of expertise and lived experiences. By demolishing longstanding barriers and nurturing dynamic connections, we're poised to fully harness the power of research and innovation. This isn't just about enhancing health outcomes—it's a strategy to spur economic growth that benefits everyone.
Why is this shift critical? Here’s why:
- Real-world impact: Conventional randomized controlled trials often overlook those with complex health conditions or unique social challenges, which skews applicability. By expanding our research scope, we aim to inclusively address the needs of these often-neglected groups.
- Comprehensive insights: True health and well-being stem from a complex interplay of factors—not only clinical care but also social determinants, environmental influences, and lifestyle choices. Moving beyond a compartmentalised approach allows us to grasp these vital connections fully.
- Swift innovation: By fostering cross-sector collaborations, we can accelerate the journey from research to real-world application, efficiently tackling challenges with a broad pool of knowledge and creativity.
- Economic advantages: Turning research institutions into cornerstone entities within their communities not only drives local economic growth but also fuels a continuous cycle of innovation and investment.
Surrey Academic Health and Care Partnership is at the forefront of this revolution with the launch of a new Innovation Funding round. This initiative is dedicated to fostering innovations that promise tangible benefits for the Surrey Health and Care system.
An exciting £300k is allocated across the programme to support multi-disciplinary teams. This funding will aid in crucial evaluation activities or the initiation of feasibility studies that aim to shift care to "Out-of-hospital" settings, enhance prevention and early detection efforts, and jumpstart research-led projects poised to deliver significant health and social care impacts.
Energise Funding
The Energise Fund is primed to ignite a transformative leap in how health and care services are delivered across Surrey. With a substantial £300k investment, the fund aims to propel the integration of needs-driven, evidence-backed innovations into the local health ecosystem.
