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September Newsletter

Our new edition of the HISES Newsletter is available to view and will be published on the 15th of each month. To subscribe to our monthly newsletter and other key communications, please email loth.innovations@nhs.scot

UK’s first AI physio clinic trialled by NHS to tackle wait times

The new platform – called FLOK HEALTH – provides same-day access to automated, responsive video appointments with an AI physiotherapist via a smartphone app. Co-founded by medic and former professional rower Finn Stevenson, Flok is the first platform of its kind to have been approved by the CQC as a registered healthcare provider, creating a brand new treatment pathway for physiotherapy patients in the NHS. HISES and NHS Lothian have been working with FLOK over the past year on pilot test case studies.

New Digital Stroke-Management Pathway Launched in Lothian

A new digital pathway aimed at supporting stroke survivors launched on 18th June 2024 in NHS Lothian. The pathway will be using the digital platform and app ‘Tailored Talks’, created by Pogo Digital Healthcare, to provide tailored support and information to people recovering from a stroke. As an integrated care pathway, the Tailored Talks system links patients to third sector support from Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, where the Advice Line team can offer patients a call-back for further guidance. The pathway is an example of how industry, NHS and third sector parties can collaborate to improve healthcare and support patient self-management.

South-East Scotland NHS Innovation Intrapreneur Course

Discover the world of “Innovation Intrapreneurship” and learn how you can contribute and inspire others in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the NHS through the co-production of innovative products, services and processes.

Thursday 30 May 2024 (0930-1630)

The National Robotarium, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED AND A WAITING LIST IS IN OPERATION.

Health Technology Session with SHTG for Phase 1 SBRIs

Watch the session with Ed Clifton, Unit Head Scottish Health Technologies Group.

HISES Innovation Event 2023

On the 8th June 2023, we held an innovation event to give an update on innovation activity in the South East region.

About Us

Health Innovation South East Scotland (HISES) is an Innovation Test Bed set up by the Scottish Government Chief Scientists’ Office which forms part of national network created to deliver the Government’s vision to utilise the innovation process to deliver a healthier and wealthier nation for the future.