From speeding up oral cancer diagnosis to wearable tech that helps dementia patients in distress, the research and innovation we fund is transforming healthcare. Read or watch stories from the people these new methods have impacted and the creators behind the scenes.
The endometriosis breakthrough aiming to cut years of suffering
UKRI-funded research is transforming endometriosis diagnosis, aiming to cut the years women wait for effective treatment.
Safer scans for children’s lungs
Read how new imaging technology is making scans safer and more accurate for children with lung conditions.
Restoring hearing, restoring connections
A new hearing-loss treatment could transform lives, reconnecting people with the sound of the world around them.
Helping patients return home from hospital sooner
Invented in Sheffield, the S-Press helps people build leg strength so they can return home sooner after long hospital stays.
Lollipops detect cancer
Find out about this non-invasive test that could speed up mouth cancer diagnosis.
Socks that could improve dementia care (YouTube)
Find out how a pair of socks could help detect distress in someone living with dementia, even before they can say something’s wrong.
Five-minute dementia test
Read about a laser-based test that has the potential to transform early dementia diagnosis.
Living with dementia: recognising signs of distress
Read about how wearable technology is aiming to detect early signs of distress and reduce falls for people living with dementia.
Meet the inventor getting people home from hospital sooner (YouTube)
From a Lego prototype to aiding recovery, in this episode of Future Makers Zoe meets the inventor of the S Press and learns how collaboration has been key to its success.