Announcements
Realistic Medicine Newsletter & Events News
21st October, 2021
Issue 1 of the Tayside Realistic Medicine Newsletter is now available and can be accessed here. 3 Realistic Medicine Education Sessions have been arranged: Wellbeing - Thursday 25th November 2021 at 1pm Sustainability - Wednesday 15th December 2021 at 1pm Inequalities - Wednesday 19th January 2022 at 1pm To find out more information and to book a place visit the Eventb...
AHSP is recruiting for an Innovation Project Manager News
16th July, 2021
Are you experienced in management of innovation or research projects? We have a new exciting vacancy within the AHSP NHS Tayside Innovation team. We are looking for a full time Innovation Project Manager, band 7, for 12 months based at Ninewells Hospital. The role is needed to coordinate activities across 3 themes of innovation in infection control and deconta...
SHIL Phase 2 COVID-19 Innovation Fund News
16th October, 2020
Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL) have launched phase 2 of their innovation funding call to support NHS Scotland in the response to COVID-19. The support package includes up to £25k of funding and project management support. Ideas could include a technology solution, infection prevention solution, a new device or way to improve patient experience or mental health and wellbei...
Dundee Interdisciplinary and Innovation Forum Events Programme 2020 News
9th July, 2020
The Dundee Interdisciplinary and Innovation Forum (DIIF) programme for the rest of the year is now available. DIIF is part of the University of Dundee and aims to facilitate collaboration within the University and with industry. The 2020 programme of events covers themes of Artificial Intelligence & Data, Global Challenges Research Fund, Information Resources, Regional Engagement...
SHIL funding available to support COVID-19 efforts News
28th April, 2020
A new fund is available from Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL) to help health and social care professionals across Scotland to develop innovative solutions in response to the COVID-19 crisis. £25k initial seed funding is available along with a support package. Students, volunteers, companies and others with innovative ideas that would benefit from collaboration with the NHS c...
NHS Tayside Community Innovation Fund - open for applications News
13th April, 2020
The NHS Tayside Community Innovation Fund continues to support community groups during the COVID-19 pandemic and is open for applications for projects that benefit the health and wellbeing of the community. Projects which address specific challenges as a result of COVID-19 are welcomed. Community groups can apply for funding of between £500 and £25,000 over a 3 year period....
NHS Tayside staff convert medical equipment into ventilators News
13th April, 2020
Staff in the NHS Tayside Medical Physics department have converted 26 anaesthetic machines into ventilators as part of the COVID-19 efforts. The Medical Physics team have a crucial role in maintaining vital medical equipment used in Tayside hospitals. The repurposed machines have now been approved and will be used in the new intensive care areas to treat patients with breathing difficu...
NHS Tayside virtual appointments success News
13th April, 2020
Over 1500 virtual and telephone healthcare appointments have been carried out across Tayside during the COVID-19 outbreak using the video link service 'Near Me'. The technology has been designed specifically for the healthcare sector and allows clinicians to consult with their patients remotely. Patients use their own digital device to enter an online waiting area for their booked appo...
Realistic Medicine Conference 29 May postponed News
26th March, 2020
The second 'Living Realistically' Realistic Medicine Conference in Tayside which was planned for Friday 29th May 2020 at the Dalhousie Building in Dundee has been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus situation. It is hoped that the conference can be re-scheduled for later in the year....
Patients In Research Studies News
12th March, 2020
Coronavirus Outbreak: If you are in a research study, please contact your research team for advice on appointments and study visits before your travel. The contact information for your research team can be found in your patient information sheet...
