Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL) works in partnership with NHS Scotland to identify, protect, develop and commercialise new innovations from healthcare professionals. Registered Number: SC 236303. Registered address: Scottish Health Innovations Ltd, 272 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JR
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Innovation Bodies Unite to Deliver Scotland’s First CA Marked Decision Support Tools for Health and Social Care
Posted: 28th January 2022
The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) and Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL) have partnered in a first-for-Scotland initiative delivering a unique and growing suite of UKCA marked decision support tools.
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Vacancy: Innovation Manager
Posted: 17th January 2022
We are inviting expressions of interest for the role of Innovation Manager for Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL).
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How the Internet of Medical Things is opening up an exciting, new interconnected frontier for healthcare innovators
Posted: 17th December 2021
Head of Innovation at Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL), Robert Rea discusses
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SARUS-CPR hood to be formally adopted into clinical practice after positive report
Posted: 29th November 2021
The Scottish Health Technologies Group (SHTG), a national health technology assessment (HTA) agency, has reported positively on the SARUS-CPR hood invented by NHS Tayside’s Medical Director, Professor Peter Stonebridge.
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Sustainability Innovation Call is now open
Posted: 4th November 2021
With the COP26 conference now firmly underway, Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL) is seeking sustainable, forward-thinking ideas from health and social care professionals that can help support NHS Scotland to adapt, develop and strengthen in response to climate change
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MHRA launches consultation on the future regulation of medical devices
Posted: 17th September 2021
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is inviting members of the public to provide their views on possible changes to the regulatory framework for medical devices in the United Kingdom (UK).
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Frailty Innovation Call launched
Posted: 23rd August 2021
New frailty innovation call offers a package of support - financial, project management and regulatory – to health and social care professionals.
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Vacancy: Quality/Regulatory Manager
Posted: 16th July 2021
Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL) is looking to appoint a Quality/Regulatory Manager, to carry out a range of quality and regulatory activities associated with medical device development from initial selection through to commercialisation.
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NHS invention transforms resuscitation for COVID-19 pandemic
Posted: 22nd March 2021
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, NHS Tayside, Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL), and performance manufacturer Keela Outdoors have collaborated to design and develop a device that is set to revolutionise the resuscitation process for first responders.
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Scot's partnership's game-changing platform for lateral flow testing
Posted: 11th January 2021
Unique lateral flow (LF) technology, relevant to COVID-19 testing, developed and proven in Scotland, has been submitted for UK patent protection by Coronex Limited (‘Coronex’).
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Vacancy: Project Manager – Innovation
Posted: 6th January 2021
The Project Manager will be responsible for the development of innovative products or technologies disclosed to SHIL, attaining third party funding for commercialising projects and playing a key role in maximising returns from developed products.
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SCRAM™ portfolio inventors nominated for Scottish Health Awards
Posted: 25th November 2020
Paul Swinton, Air Ambulance Paramedic (Scottish Ambulance Service) and Neil Sinclair, Assistant Medical Director (Northern Ireland Ambulance Service) shortlisted for Innovation Award.
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SHIL spin-out secures £280,000 to develop portfolio of surgical device technology
Posted: 10th November 2020
Clear Surgical secures £280,000 to develop their portfolio of surgical device technology and to scale its groundbreaking OpLight™ technology, making it the first client of the new Medical Device Manufacturing Centre at Heriot-Watt University.
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Spin-out Ambicare Health highlighted as emerging player in global skin market analysis
Posted: 27th October 2020
Ambicare Health, a 2004 spin-out from NHS Tayside, University of St Andrews and Scottish Health Innovations Ltd has been highlighted as an emerging international player in the latest research study on Global Skin Diagnostic Equipment Market.
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Vacancy: SHIL Communications Officer
Posted: 20th October 2020
An exciting opportunity to join the Communication team supporting Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL), NHS Research Scotland (NRS) and national Innovation and Test Bed activity.
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New funding boost for SHIL spin-out Aurum Biosciences
Posted: 12th October 2020
Aurum Biosciences Ltd (Aurum) has raised approximately £670k as part of a new round of equity funding.
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SHIL Phase 2 COVID-19 Innovation Fund
Posted: 7th October 2020
Supporting NHS Scotland adapt, develop and strengthen in response to COVID-19
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SHIL to launch Phase 2 COVID-19 Innovation Fund
Posted: 30th September 2020
A new phase 2 innovation fund from Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL) will launch on Wednesday 7 October. Designed to support NHS Scotland adapt, develop and strengthen in response to COVID-19, it will harness the knowledge and expertise of health and social care professionals across Scotland, encouraging them to come forward with innovative ideas.
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Infection Management Game shortlisted for Nursing Times Award Here
Posted: 28th August 2020
The Infection Management Game, invented by NHS Lothian Critical Care Infection Surveillance Nurse, Odette Brooks, and supported to development by SHIL, has been shortlisted for a Nursing Times Award.
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Innovative resuscitation hood in development
Posted: 27th August 2020
A CPR resuscitation hood device (the ‘Tayside Hood’ or T-Hood), designed to facilitate a ‘rapid first response’ to airway management during CPR and protect healthcare personnel from viruses such as COVID-19, is being developed in Scotland.
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SHIL awarded Quality Management System accreditation
Posted: 18th August 2020
Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL) has achieved ISO 13485:2016 Quality Management accreditation for medical devices.
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Supporting innovation across NHS Scotland - Over 2000 ideas submitted by innovative health professionals
Posted: 31st July 2020
SHIL marks a major milestone with over 2000 disclosures now submitted by health and social care professionals since the organisation was founded, demonstrating the value of supporting innovation across NHS Scotland.
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SCRAM™ portfolio expands to new markets
Posted: 27th July 2020
Tactical SCRAM™, Rx SCRAM™ and Tactical Rx SCRAM™ are now available for pre-order prior to official launch in the autumn.
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Patient Transfer Scale shortlisted in HSJ Patient Safety Award 2020
Posted: 13th July 2020
Ambition, visionary spirit and demonstrable positive impact – the PTS is shortlisted for Innovation of the Year award
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NHS at 72 - commitment and dedication in response to COVID-19
Posted: 3rd July 2020
2020 marks the 72nd Anniversary of the NHS which was founded on 5 July 1948. This year also marks the 72nd year of social care services.
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SHIL spin out features on BBC
Posted: 27th May 2020
SHIL spin-out Ambicare Health, appears on BBC1.
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Rapid antibody test to support the fight against COVID-19
Posted: 28th April 2020
SHIL is collaborating with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and a range of partners on the development of an accurate and reliable antibody test in the fight against COVID-19.
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Clinical trial of Adult SCRAM™ Bag reports positive results
Posted: 27th April 2020
Performed in a busy major trauma centre, clinical trial reports the system of emergency airway management to be “quicker, less challenging, and with significantly fewer errors”.
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European Parliament postpones new regulatory requirements for medical devices
Posted: 21st April 2020
To allow health authorities and manufacturers to focus entirely on Coronavirus (COVID-19), new approval rules for medical devices are to be postponed by one year.
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SHIL COVID-19 Innovation Fund
Posted: 3rd April 2020
Health and social care staff encouraged to submit innovative solutions
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Year of the Nurse and the Midwife 2020
Posted: 26th February 2020
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has dedicated 2020 to nurses and midwives, providing a "once in a generation opportunity" to showcase the professions
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Regulatory advice service launches
Posted: 26th February 2020
Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL) has launched a new regulatory advice service to support NHS Scotland navigate significant changes in medical device regulation. The service will also extend to companies or universities working in partnership with NHS Scotland to develop medical devices, ensuring high-quality advice and support is available across the health community.
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Supporting new approaches to innovation
Posted: 27th January 2020
SHIL teams up with Product Forge to sponsor Europe’s largest digital health hackathon
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Vacancy: Commercial Funding Manager
Posted: 6th January 2020
The new post will broaden the knowledge of and access to sources of new grant funding available to Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL).
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Celebrate innovation
Posted: 10th December 2019
The festive season is upon us - a time to reflect and celebrate all that has been achieved during 2019.
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Infection Management Game launches
Posted: 2nd July 2019
Critical Care Infection Surveillance Nurse from NHS Lothian creates the Infection Management Game to help staff develop decision making skills for infection prevention and control. It was supported to commercialisation by SHIL and officially launched by commercial partner Focus Games in July 2019.
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Paediatric SCRAM® launches at Retrieval 2019
Posted: 8th May 2019
This innovative solution to paediatric emergency airway management, invented by health professionals from Scottish Ambulance Service and NHS Lothian and supported to commercialisation by Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL), was officially launched at the 2019 Retrieval conference.
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Seasons Greeting's from the team at SHIL
Posted: 20th December 2018
With the festive season upon us and 2018 drawing to a close, Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL) would like to thank you for your support over a very busy but rewarding year.
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NHS Clinical Entrepreneurs
Posted: 19th December 2018
Exciting new workshop series launches in 2019 supporting health professionals with a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship.
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News Round-Up: Artificial Intelligence, data, futuristic medicine and innovations to look out for in 2019!
Posted: 19th December 2018
In this news round-up from across the innovation landscape in Scotland and beyond, investments, new research, upcoming events and innovative campaigns.
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‘Revolutionary’ weighing scale will have ‘huge benefits for patient outcomes’
Posted: 30th November 2018
New scale with “huge benefits for patient outcomes” officially launched in NHS Lanarkshire
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Aurum Biosciences seeks Executive Chairperson
Posted: 23rd July 2018
SHIL supported NHS Scotland spin-out company Aurum Biosciences is seeking to appoint a new Chairperson as the company enters an exciting new stage in its development.
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News Round-Up: microtechnology milestones, intrapreneurship in the spotlight, and pioneering apps
Posted: 17th July 2018
In this news round-up from across the innovation landscape in Scotland and beyond, stories from The Herald Scotland, MIT, and MedTech Innovation.
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Vacancy: Innovation Manager
Posted: 11th July 2018
We are inviting expressions of interest for the role of Innovation Manager for Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL).
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NHS Scotland – a proud history, an exciting future
Posted: 18th June 2018
The annual NHS Scotland event returns for 2018, taking place at SEC, Glasgow on Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 June. In its thirteenth year, it provides the opportunity for those working in and with the NHS in Scotland to come together to consider challenges, share best practice and consider innovative approaches to delivering high quality care.
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News Round-Up: million-dollar apps, pioneering robotic procedures, and a look back at #DataFest18
Posted: 12th April 2018
In the first of a new feature, SHIL rounds up the latest news from across the innovation landscape in Scotland and beyond - featuring articles from Life Sciences Scotland, The Herald, and Huffington Post.
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SHIL Response: Health and Sport Committee Report - Technology and innovation in health and social care
Posted: 1st February 2018
Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL) welcome today’s Health and Sport Committee report on Technology and Innovation in Health and Social Care.
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Digital remedies for public health challenges
Posted: 1st February 2018
Uniting technology and data analytic experts, entrepreneurs and medical professionals to create digital innovations that tackle population health issues was the goal for the latest hackathon from Product Forge.
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SHIL partners with Product Forge to drive healthcare innovation
Posted: 5th October 2017
Scottish Health Innovations Ltd. (SHIL) will collaborate with hackathon organisers Product Forge at upcoming events in Medical Visualisation and Public Health.
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Aridhia and Great Ormond Street Hospital sign 10-year deal
Posted: 30th August 2017
NHS Scotland spin-out Aridhia signs 10-year deal with Great Ormond Street Hospital which will see it deliver the research and innovation component of the Trust’s multi-year digital transformation programme.
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Cabinet Secretary for Health endorses SHIL
Posted: 5th July 2017
Research and development, innovation and digital health are exciting areas as plans to up the pace of improvement and change within Scotland’s health and care system are rolled out.
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SHIL featured in Herald Innovation Special
Posted: 24th May 2017
With major challenges ahead such as an ageing population and environmental sustainability, Scotland’s future depends on true innovation – a theme explored by the Herald Business HQ in its recent Innovation and IP Special Report.
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Imaging Centre for Excellence opens at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
Posted: 3rd April 2017
Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL) were delighted to join colleagues across the life sciences sector as Scotland’s imaging profile reached its pinnacle.
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SHIL given prominence in new Life Sciences Strategy
Posted: 3rd April 2017
The unique role of SHIL is highlighted in Scotland’s new Life Sciences Strategy.