NIHR HRC in Paediatrics and Child Health 2025 Highlights
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.
Entries by Jess McNeill
NIHR HRC PCH Education Programme Launch
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
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
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
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
Now in its ninth year, applications are now open for the NHS Clinical and Patient Entrepreneur Programme.
Upcoming Events in Paediatrics and Health Technology
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.
Call for Abstracts: 2026 Precision Child and Youth Mental Health Conference
The Precision Child and Youth Mental Health (PCYMH) Conference 2026 will be hosted by the CHEO Research Institute PCYMH Collaboratory at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, ON from Monday 11th May – Tuesday 12th May 2026
i4KIDS Training Capsule: The Impact of Patient Experience Units in Children’s Hospitals
The next i4KIDS Training Capsule is taking place online on Thursday 2nd October at 1pm (CET) and will be exploring “The Impact of Patient Experience Units in Children’s Hospitals”.
Call for Applications: Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity Project Grant
Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity is backing bold ideas to improve care for children and young people. Apply for up to £50,000 to support a research project before Monday 17th November.