NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Paediatrics and Child Health
Transforming child health through technology and innovation
The NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Paediatrics and Child Health is one of the 14 HRCs, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
The HRCs work with patients, businesses, universities, and NHS Trusts to support the development of medical devices, diagnostics, and digital technologies.
The NIHR HRC in Paediatrics and Child Health is the only HRC dedicated to children, young people, and their families.
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 our five year impact report to find out about NIHR CYP MedTech’s achievements and highlights.
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.
THEMES
The NIHR HRC in Paediatrics and Child Health focuses on five core themes.
Each theme aims to deliver technology-driven healthcare for children, young people, and their families across the early life course (birth – 25 years), with meaningful patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) embedded throughout.
Each theme is led by expert and dedicated clinicians.
EARLY LIFE
Preventing pre-term birth and birth-related brain injury
LONG-TERM CONDITIONS
Long-term conditions and rare diseases in childhood
TRANSITION
Safe and effective transition from paediatric to adult healthcare
MIND-BODY INTEGRATION
Simultaneously supporting mental and physical health and wellbeing
cross-cutting theme
CHILD HEALTH AI NETWORK
Using artificial intelligence and machine learning in the NHS
cross-cutting theme
WORK WITH US
The NIHR HRC in Paediatrics and Child Health recognises that meaningful collaborations with children, young people, and families, industry experts, healthcare professionals, and academics are essential to developing novel technologies which have a real-world impact.
SUPPORT WE OFFER
Our team offer a range of services to support paediatric technology development, including facilitating collaborations, project management, and supporting funding applications.
COLLABORATE WITH US
Our team are keen to hear about unmet needs, ideas for innovation, or innovations already in development.
TRAINING & EDUCATION
Our team believes that building and equipping a vibrant, skilled, and diverse workforce is essential for driving long-term impact in child health technology.
CONFERENCE
Our team organise and deliver the international Child Health Technology conference. The next conference is taking place on 11 – 12 June 2025. We hope to see you there!
KNOWLEDGE CENTRE
The Knowledge Centre provides free access to an up-to-date database of best practice guides, publications, and resources to inform the development of technologies for paediatrics and child health.
coming soon!