Innovation to be at heart of new Harlow hospital
ARU’s Arise is connecting MedTech innovators with NHS healthcare leaders
From left: Dr Imran Haq of Ignite Life Sciences; Jack Ellum, ARU Arise Innovation Manager; Zoe Walker-Fagg, Interim New Research Centre Mobilisation Manager at ARU; and Karen Hayden, Operational Director of the ARU Clinical Trials Unit
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is connecting medical innovators with a new hospital for Harlow, putting cutting-edge technology at the heart of patient care.
The Government has confirmed the funding and timetable for a new state-of-the-art hospital for Harlow to replace the ageing Princess Alexandra Hospital, following a review of its New Hospital Programme (NHP). Construction of the proposed new hospital is likely to begin in 2032.
As part of the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust’s PAHT30 strategy the Trust is working with ARU’s Arise Innovation Hubs by linking MedTech entrepreneurs and ARU’s own innovation support, with hospital staff and leaders.
A recent networking event, Bringing Innovation to PAHT, brought clinical professionals and innovative local and UK businesses together to discuss current and future needs and build wider partnerships.
The event, held at Princess Alexandra Hospital, was opened by Michael Meredith, Chief Strategy Officer at PAHT, who spoke about the importance of bringing innovation to the hospital for the benefit of patients and the communities it serves.
“Our PAHT2030 strategy is to be modern, integrated and outstanding and the need for innovation in healthcare is now.
“Thank you to ARU Arise Innovation Hubs and the entrepreneurial innovators who joined us at the event, giving our staff the opportunity to find out more about technologies being developed to help improve patient care.”
Michael Meredith, Chief Strategy Officer at PAHTAnglia Ruskin University’s Arise innovation Hubs work directly with industry and local stakeholders supporting the healthcare sector and contributing to economic growth.
“We are proud to work with our colleagues at PAHT as part of ARU’s strategy to create thriving innovation ecosystems.
“Connecting MedTech innovators to clinical professionals is not only important for the future of healthcare but also enables small businesses to develop solutions that fit in hospital settings. We hope this approach will present opportunities for collaboration that benefit everyone and the local ecosystem.”
Dr Beverley Vaughan, Arise Innovation Hubs DirectorArise is a partnership between ARU and Essex County Council with support from Chelmsford City Council and Harlow Council.