Richard Stubbs, the CEO of Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber, has taken on a national role.
He’ll be chair of the national Health Innovation Network.
The appointment coincides with the beginning of a new 5 year licence agreement for the Health Innovation Network and its 15 regional bodies – these were previously known as AHSNs.
Dr Phil Jennings, Chief Executive of the Innovation Agency, the health innovation organisation for the North West Coast, will become Vice Chair of the Health Innovation Network, the role formerly held by Stubbs.
The network’s role is to be a driving force in the uptake of health innovation, so patients can benefit from earlier diagnosis, more effective treatments, and faster recovery. This can be through innovative life sciences and tech.
“This is a critical and challenging time for the NHS and innovation has a role to play in helping us to deliver services effectively, safely and efficiently, freeing up more clinical time for patient care,” said Stubbs, Chair of the Health Innovation Network and CEO of Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber.
“World class innovation can be found in all corners of the NHS, but too often the best ideas have not been spread elsewhere. This adoption challenge is a collaborative endeavour that requires partners from across the innovation ecosystem, harnessing the full capabilities of new technology and the life sciences industry, to deliver tangible and sustainable improvements for all patients.
“As a Network we have learnt an incredible amount the past ten years about what makes health innovation work, and the conditions for success we need to ensure are in place to allow for spread and adoption of new ideas. I look forward to putting this learning into practice alongside colleagues and partners, to help the NHS tackle some of its biggest challenges.”
