Innovation centre to test new devices

An innovation centre for testing new medical devices has been set up at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital, based in Clydebank, Scotland.

The centre will allow individuals and organisations to submit healthcare devices for review by experts, who will test their potential for use within the NHS. The aim is to bring together health professionals and clinical experts — the people responsible for turning new ideas into better treatment for patients.

Health Secretary Alex Neil said: “Scotland is already a world-leader in developing new treatments within a variety of different specialisms. The Golden Jubilee National Hospital continues to be at the centre of this innovation.

"The testing and early implementation of new medical devices is crucial to this work and the new testing process at the Golden Jubilee could see earlier roll-outs of new hi-tech and potentially life-saving medical technology across Scotland’s NHS. The Golden Jubilee National Hospital will also work on behalf of NHS Scotland to raise funds for new initiatives from a variety of sources.”