The Briefing Room – Ministry of Health Tech

We’re weighing up the huge changes at NHSE with the inside track on the new top team and the latest news about the ICBs re-organisation. If you’re currently rethinking your marketing strategy to navigate around this system-wide turmoil, we’ve got incredible top-drawer advertising advice about getting started with selling your products directly to end-users as well as some dramatically different marketing ideas if you’re in need of a bit of sideways thinking.


LINKS

Follow or contact us on LinkedIn ...
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ministry-of-health-tech

Register for a free digital advertising consultation with Clicks Marketing …
http://clicks.ministryofhealthtech.co.uk

Book your tickets for HLTH Europe using our discount code НЕ_МОНТ250 ...
https://europe.hlth.com/

Find out about the health app hub from ORCHA and Phatmacy2u …
https://pharmacy2u.orchahealth.com/en-GB

Apply for funding for innovations that reduce waiting list and waiting times …
https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/transformative-and-disruptive-innovations-reduce-waiting-lists-and-waiting-times-april-2025/2025291

Tara Donnelly’s book recommendation …
https://www.waterstones.com/book/all-the-work-you-shouldnt-do/ruby-cline/9781350470576

MUSIC & FX CREDITS

V/O - Helen Phillips - https://www.helenphillipsvoice.com

"Voxel Revolution" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

“Cute 8-Bit Monsters” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org

"Laserpack" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Beachfront Celebration" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Bassa Island Game Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

“Under the 8-Bit Stars” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org

"Island Meet and Greet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Dark Arts FX", Daniel Mumford, Imuno
https://imuno.sourceaudio.com/album/8858841?o=track_number&d=a&pg=0&show=50

It's been a month of seismic changes with the announcement of NHSE's abolishment along with DHSC and ICB cuts - we wrap-up how it will impact health tech SMEs, and we have a special extended career crossroads feature with executive search advisors that we hope might be useful for the thousands of colleagues that are being affected by the plans. Plus news from Rewired, and discount tickets for HLTH Europe.

LINKS

Follow or contact us on LinkedIn ...
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ministry-of-health-tech

Recommended reading on the NHSE/DHSC/ICB changes ...

Balanced blog from the King's Fund on the reshaping of NHS leadership and management ...
https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-analysis/blogs/reshaping-nhs-national-bodies-started-finish

Health tech commentator Liam Cahill considers the future of the NHS through the changes:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-comes-next-nhs-digital-liam-cahill-mxgue/?trackingId=SOsS%2B3EL%2B9y%2FyAQT3kNntQ%3D%3D

Health policy and communications commentator Andrew Harrison asks, "Are the ICB cuts a bigger story than NHSE/DHSC changes?"
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/icb-cuts-bigger-story-than-nhs-england-andrew-harrison-xbvte/?trackingId=Uv8BalGNQNKRcfg%2BQiJKQg%3D%3D

The HSJ reports on a leaked paper pushing for centralised procurement in the wake of the changes ...
https://www.hsj.co.uk/technology-and-innovation/exclusive-centralise-tech-procurement-says-10-year-plan-advisory-group/7038870.article?mkt_tok=OTM2LUZSWi03MTkAAAGZR3lxwVxwOGwFS4Wgpv7WUb9oEz5SNrvIzbbVzPNQs_XTA4T2aLGyH5bqqpnjqDwMUK8OTVkciKBtP4EImovrX81TnCalv6xvWW9EuRwLI3-CMoXZ

If you found their career-crossroads advice useful, find out more about executive search advisors Odgers Berndtson ...
https://www.odgersberndtson.com/

Become a supporter of the health tech Equity Charter ...
https://www.equitycharter.digital/

Book your tickets for HLTH Europe using our discount code НЕ_МОНТ250 ...
https://europe.hlth.com/


MUSIC & FX CREDITS

V/O - Helen Phillips - https://www.helenphillipsvoice.com

"Voxel Revolution" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Laser Groove" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Laserpack" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

“Main Street Pixelville” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org

"Slow Ska Game Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Island Meet and Greet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Dark Arts FX", Daniel Mumford, Imuno
https://imuno.sourceaudio.com/album/8858841?o=track_number&d=a&pg=0&show=50

We’re in Manchester, live at HETT North, hearing from delegates about their experiences of the event as the industry reacts to this week’s big changes at NHSE. Keynote speaker, Health Innovation Network Chair and 10 Year Plan working group member, Richard Stubbs, shares current news - and the ABHI’s Luella Trickett explains what the new procurement legislation means for health tech SMEs. Plus we spin the Wheeeeel of Misfortune.

LINKS

Follow or contact us on Linkd In ...
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ministry-of-health-tech

National Procurement Policy Statement
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-procurement-policy-statement

TL:DR - Bite-sized explanation of the new procurement act, the best we saw on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7299707416479191040/

Consultation launches on the biggest shake-up of NICE’s health tech programme to date
https://www.nice.org.uk/news/articles/nice-announces-proposals-to-transform-its-healthtech-programme-to-drive-more-technology-into-the-nhs

NHS National Planning Guidance 25/26
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/2025-26-priorities-and-operational-planning-guidance/

Contact us
[email protected]

MUSIC & FX CREDITS

V/O - Helen Phillips - https://www.helenphillipsvoice.com

"Voxel Revolution" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Laserpack" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Beach Party" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

“Inky and Bliky’s Band” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org

“Too Cool For Words” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org

"Island Meet and Greet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Dark Arts FX", Daniel Mumford, Imuno
https://imuno.sourceaudio.com/album/8858841?o=track_number&d=a&pg=0&show=50

We’re joined by Chris Law from Apian to find out about NHS lab deliveries being made by drones, we unpack the Elective Care Reform Plan with Laura Tan from Avid and dig into the algorithms of the Government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan with Michael Watts from Blum - plus we’re getting ready to visit HETT North.

LINKS

Follow or contact us on Linkd In ...
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ministry-of-health-tech

The elective care recovery plan
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/reforming-elective-care-for-patients/

Paper from the health foundation about Elective Care Recovery Plan
https://www.health.org.uk/reports-and-analysis/analysis/government-s-plan-for-18-week-nhs-waiting-times-is-it-realistic

The health foundation’s report on public attitudes to tech
https://www.health.org.uk/reports-and-analysis/analysis/how-does-the-public-feel-about-health-technologies-and-data

Enter the HSJ patient safety awards
https://awards.patientsafetycongress.co.uk/?mkt_tok=OTM2LUZSWi03MTkAAAGX2eDTh8LR8QlL2HGcnLqNGvFUyUtqxb_jJwnNmwqs435r832GL4SY7r8_xHmoHc7SFwwAOvU4pDuTGej2kTeeYNtHli9Z8j3XEPX6lgJZESwYMdhJ

The State of Digital - government review
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/state-of-digital-government-review/state-of-digital-government-review

Have a play with the HSJ referral to treatment times mapping tool
https://www.hsj.co.uk/quality-and-performance/mapped-rtt-waiting-times/7038474.article?mkt_tok=OTM2LUZSWi03MTkAAAGX71UCUUo8VGlnil0GGFdg-_6ZAmLNTPami3dwmZgfsXv2vT0er_nH4TuypbYdekxncUL4SWye7c85povihTCV3WnqchsUxeMHYSg1RfBI6mNoQd1d

The Government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-opportunities-action-plan/ai-opportunities-action-plan

More about NHS Shared Business Services’ AI Solutions Framework Agreement
https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/healthcare-artificial-intelligence-solutions/

Bid for funding from the AI in nursing seed fund
https://ai-nurses.kcl.ac.uk/seed-funding/

Contact us
[email protected]



MUSIC & FX CREDITS

V/O - Helen Phillips - https://www.helenphillipsvoice.com

"Voxel Revolution" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

“Pixel Island” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org

"Laserpack" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Bassa Island game Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

“Under the 8-Bit Stars” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org

"Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

“Inky and Bliky’s Band” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org

"Island Meet and Greet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Dark Arts FX", Daniel Mumford, Imuno
https://imuno.sourceaudio.com/album/8858841?o=track_number&d=a&pg=0&show=50

Health tech consultant Liam Cahill performs a special Christmas song for us, but that's not all - we've got all the recordings from the Christmas party UP THE GHERKIN including the World Record breaking "Kazoo Khorus" - and there's even some sensible stuff, like tips about getting ready for next year in health tech, a deep dive into the key people behind the NHS 10 Year Plan, and we check-out the NHS's published wishlist of health tech innovations that it's actually asking for this Christmas.

LINKS

Follow or contact us on Linkd In ...
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ministry-of-health-tech

Full list of the people behind the NHS 10 Year Plan's 11 workgroups ...
https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/10-year-health-plan-working-groups

Access the NHS Innovation Portal to register your innovation, it's the NHS gateway to the MedTech pathway ...
https://innovation.nhs.uk/

NHS Innovation Wishlist, published list of technologies they're currently seeking …
https://innovation.nhs.uk/discover-the-opportunities-for-innovation/

NHS England's Innovation Ecosystem Programme report ...
https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/the-innovation-ecosystem-programme/

The Clerkenwell Clinical Catalyst programme, apply before 15 January 2025 ...
https://www.clerkenwellhealth.com/clinical-catalyst



MUSIC & FX CREDITS

V/O - Helen Phillips - https://www.helenphillipsvoice.com

"Christmas Rap" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Laserpack" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Oh Xmas Tree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Bassa Island game Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Cloud Dancer" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Slow Ska Game Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Island Meet and Greet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Dark Arts FX", Daniel Mumford, Imuno
https://imuno.sourceaudio.com/album/8858841?o=track_number&d=a&pg=0&show=50

The budget. Everyone talked about it all month, but does it really make a difference for health tech SMEs? Get a pen and paper ready (or just check the show notes) - this episode is bursting with hints and tips for finding the post-budget pots of funding. Plus, what should you be doing in prep for the NHS 10 year plan? We also investigate the procurement framework bear traps you should look out for. And of course, we actually made a plan for Christmas drinks, finally.


LINKS

Follow or contact us on Linkd In ...
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ministry-of-health-tech

Accelerated Access Collaborative board papers …
https://www.england.nhs.uk/aac/publication/?filter-publication=meeting-papers-and-minutes

Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund …
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/life-sciences-innovative-manufacturing-fund-lsimf

Made Smarter digital adoption programme …
https://www.madesmarter.uk/

The cross-government Review of Technology Adoption for Growth, Innovation and Productivity …
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/terms-of-reference-for-the-review-of-technology-adoption

The Data (Use and Access) Bill …
https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3825

NHS England EPR usability survey …
https://euklas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9sHdmF76WokdbjU

NHS Transformation Directorate national public engagement on the use of health and care data …
https://transform.england.nhs.uk/key-tools-and-info/data-saves-lives/national-public-engagement-on-the-use-of-health-data/

Change NHS national (10 year plan) consultation …
https://change.nhs.uk/en-GB/

MUSIC & FX CREDITS

V/O - Helen Phillips - https://www.helenphillipsvoice.com

"Voxel Revolution" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Del Rio Bravo" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Laserpack" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Chee Zee Beach" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Pookatori and Friends" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Getting It Done" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Slow Ska Game Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Island Meet and Greet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Dark Arts FX", Daniel Mumford, Imuno
https://imuno.sourceaudio.com/album/8858841?o=track_number&d=a&pg=0&show=50

The Darzi review. Yawn! Everyone's talking about it, but what does it mean for you? And how can your SME thrive in the wake of it? We'll cut through the clutter and sum up the must-know points. Plus we translate the new Procurement Act into something manageable, what should you be doing now to prepare for it's launch? Finally, the Medtech Pathway - TL:DR? Don't worry, we'll explain. Most importantly, we're planning Christmas drinks already, and we want you to come.

Caution: Contains surprise trombone playing

LINKS

Follow or contact us on Linkd In ...
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ministry-of-health-tech

Access the NHS Innovation Portal to register your innovation, it's the NHS gateway to the MedTech pathway:
https://innovation.nhs.uk/

Participate in the government's survey to inform the National Procurement Policy Statement, if you have nothing better to do ...
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/transforming-public-procurement

Apply for a funding subsidy from the Wound Management Digital Innovation Fund, open until 14 November 2024 ...
https://lp.healthy.io/wound-management-digital-innovation-fund-2024/?utm_source=Linkedin&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=2024_Innovation_fund&utm_term=healthyio


MUSIC & FX CREDITS

V/O - Helen Phillips - https://www.helenphillipsvoice.com

"Voxel Revolution" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Laserpack" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Moonlight Beach" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Desert of Lost Souls" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Getting It Done" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Slow Ska Game Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Tiki Bar Mixer" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Dark Arts FX", Daniel Mumford, Imuno
https://imuno.sourceaudio.com/album/8858841?o=track_number&d=a&pg=0&show=50