Leadership Engagement Acceleration & Partnership (LEAP) Digital Health Hub: Driving Sustainable Digital Healthcare

The Digital Health Hub, funded by UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, is a collaborative initiative in the South West of England and Wales bringing together leading universities, supporting companies, National Health Service Trusts, and social care organizations to create a dynamic ecosystem for training, research, and collaboration.
The hub has three pillars. Firstly, the Hub's Skills and Knowledge Programme responds to the professional training needs of industry, health and social care providers, and academia, focusing on two key themes: Transforming Health and Care Beyond the Hospital, and Optimizing Disease Prediction, Diagnosis, and Intervention. The aim is to develop the necessary skills and expertise to drive innovation and deliver effective digital healthcare solutions.
Secondly, the Hub's Fellowship programme nurtures future leaders across academia, industry, health and care sectors, and the wider community. With five different schemes, it offers a platform for aspiring leaders to influence the future of digital health.
Finally, the Hub's Research programme focuses on advancing pre-competitive research within the transformative areas of healthcare. By collaborating with organizations, the Hub ensures that research efforts align with current health priorities and add value to the healthcare landscape. Our presentation provides an overview of the £3.2 million three-year programme.