NIHR HRC in Paediatrics and Child Health

Transforming child health through technology and innovation

NIHR HRC in Paediatrics and Child Health

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Paediatrics and Child Health is one of the 14 HRCs in England.

The 14 HRCs aim to accelerate the development of healthcare technologies to improve the effectiveness and quality of NHS health and care services.

OUR MISSION

We aim to transform the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families by accelerating the development and adoption of effective healthcare technologies

OUR ETHOS

Our work is grounded in meaningful partnerships with children, young people, their families, industry experts, academics, and healthcare teams to ensure all voices are heard

Prior to 01 April 2024, the NIHR HRC in Paediatrics and Child Health was known as the NIHR Children and Young People MedTech Co-operative (NIHR CYP MedTech).

Read NIHR CYP MedTech’s five year impact report.

IMPACT REPORT

Research Themes

We focus on five research themes, led by expert clinicians.

Each theme aims to deliver health technologies for children, young people, and their families across the early life course (birth – 25 years).

EARLY LIFE

Preventing pre-term birth and birth-related brain injury

EARLY LIFE

LONG-TERM CONDITIONS

Long-term conditions and rare diseases in childhood

LONG-TERM CONDITIONS

TRANSITION

Safe and effective transition from paediatric to adult healthcare

TRANSITION

MIND-BODY INTEGRATION

Cross-cutting theme

Simultaneously supporting mental and physical health and wellbeing

MIND-BODY INTEGRATION

CHILD HEALTH AI NETWORK

Cross-cutting theme

Using artificial intelligence and machine learning in the NHS

CHAIN

Involving Children and Young People

Ensuring the voices of children, young people, and their families remain at the centre of innovation is one of our core principles.

OUR PPIE WORK

Patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) involves carrying out research ‘with’ or ‘by’ patients or members of the public

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STRATEGIES

Our approaches to PPIE and creating a more inclusive research environment

PPIE STRATEGY

RESEARCH INCLUSION STRATEGY

Training & Education

Our team deliver a leading education programme, which includes our:

Comprehensive Knowledge Centre
Bespoke training programme for PhD students and early career researchers
International Child Health Technology conference

KNOWLEDGE CENTRE

Our Knowledge Centre provides free access to an up-to-date database of best practice guides and resources

KNOWLEDGE CENTRE

CONFERENCE

Our team deliver the international Child Health Technology conference

CHT CONFERENCE

ALL TRAINING & EDUCATION

Work With Us

We work with industry experts, businesses, healthcare professionals, researchers, charities, as well as children, young people, and their families.

SUPPORT WE OFFER

We offer a range of services to support paediatric technology development

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COLLABORATE WITH US

Get in touch to tell us about your ideas for innovation

COLLABORATE

Latest News

Transforming the delivery of paediatric therapeutics through collaboration

HRC News, PPIE

In collaboration with Vesynta, the NIHR HRC PCH team recently led a series of workshops with specialist healthcare professionals to improve an innovative precision dosing tool, DosoLogic.

Medipex NHS Innovation Awards & Showcase 2026 Launch and Call for Entries

HRC News

We're excited to share that the Medipex NHS Innovation Awards & Showcase 2026 has launched and the Call for Entries is now open until Friday 27th March.

NIHR HRC in Paediatrics and Child Health 2025 Highlights

CHT News, HRC News, PPIE

After a busy and exciting start to 2026, we’d like to reflect on the last year and share some highlights, milestones, and achievements from the NIHR HRC in Paediatrics and Child Health team.

NIHR HRC PCH Education Programme Launch

Education, HRC News

We're delighted to share that our education programme, Elevate2Innovate, has officially launched after hosting our introductory webinar last week.

Welcome to our new Commercial Director, Dr Nicole Samuel

HRC News

We’re pleased to introduce you to the new Commercial Director for the NIHR HRC in Paediatrics and Child Health, Dr Nicole Samuel.

Prematurity Awareness Month November 2025

HRC News

As part of Prematurity Awareness month this November, we’d like to share some of the work we do at the NIHR HRC in Paediatrics and Child Health to support maternal, neonatal and perinatal healthcare through research and innovation.

Paediatric Health Innovation Sprint 2025

HRC News

Earlier this year, we were delighted to collaborate with HealthTech Enterprise to host a Paediatric Health Innovation Sprint, which was led by our Mind & Body Integration Theme Lead, Dr Kathryn Beardsall, and her team at Cambridge University Hospitals.

Applications Open: NHS Clinical and Patient Entrepreneur Programmes

HRC News

Now in its ninth year, applications are now open for the NHS Clinical and Patient Entrepreneur Programme.

Upcoming Events in Paediatrics and Health Technology

Education, HRC News

Are you interested in paediatrics and/or health technology and innovation? Please Take a look here at a number of exciting webinars, conferences, and training opportunities being held over the coming weeks.

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Transforming the delivery of paediatric therapeutics through collaboration

Medipex NHS Innovation Awards & Showcase 2026 Launch and Call for Entries

NIHR HRC in Paediatrics and Child Health 2025 Highlights

NIHR HRC PCH Education Programme Launch

Welcome to our new Commercial Director, Dr Nicole Samuel

Prematurity Awareness Month November 2025

Paediatric Health Innovation Sprint 2025

Applications Open: NHS Clinical and Patient Entrepreneur Programmes

Upcoming Events in Paediatrics and Health Technology

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