Brief Update: EPR Expertise Contracts, Competition for Research Centers, Insight Hub in Nottinghamshire, and Other News

Health tech news highlights recent developments in the field. NHS South, Central, and West (SCW) awarded three zero value call-off contracts to Xylem Partners, Evolution Recruitment Solutions, and Apira for EPR-related services. The NIHR launched a competition to fund new Commercial Research Delivery Centres, aiming to support commercial clinical research. In Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin, a partnership with Good Boost will use tech to boost rehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions. Additionally, Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust launched an online service for young people’s wellbeing, while Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICS introduced a public and patient Insight Hub to streamline engagement work. Lastly, a new maternity website in Suffolk and North East Essex provides information and support for expectant parents. These initiatives showcase the continuous innovation and improvement in the health tech sector.