Lancaster University’s Health Innovation Campus is becoming a beacon for those working in health and care

Health and care hub is developing into an amazing resource. Picture – supplied.

When people come together to work on health and care solutions, amazing things happen.

That is the view of the team behind Lancaster University’s Health Innovation Campus, which is fast becoming a beacon for those working in health and care.

The campus’ flagship Health Innovation One building is home to the Top 10 UK university’s Medical School and Division of Health Research, and provides space for external partners working with academics – including the NHS, charities, funders and private sector.

Laura Kornas, Head of Partnerships and Engagement for Health and Social Care, said: “Our Health Innovation Campus, and the community of health and care experts growing around it, are an amazing resource for those working in health and care in the region.

If you work in health and care this resource could be for you. Picture – supplied.

Health Innovation One is a vibrant and exciting place to work

“Health Innovation One was designed to be a collaborative hub offering the space for academics to work closely with partners on health challenges, to help improve lives.

“We have NHS partners in the building, as well as charities, funders and private sector partners.

“These are supported by a growing number of innovative small businesses who utilise our hot desking facilities and small office spaces.

Join Lancaster University’s Health Innovation Campus and be a part of a vibrant, developing, ecosystem for those working in health and care. Picture – supplied.

“Health Innovation One is a vibrant and exciting place to work and we have workspace, event and meeting space to foster the important collaborations we need to fix some of the problems in society.

“Health Innovation One is used by all the major NHS trusts in the region for meetings and events, as well as local authority and other civic organisations we partner with.

“These spaces are also available to our private sector partners working on site, which gives the building a real buzz.

The packed events’ programme

“We’re growing an important eco-system of cross-sector experts here which is such a valuable asset to our region.

“We’re always looking for new professionals or organisations to join our community and add their experience into the mix.”

The Health Innovation Community – #HiCommunity – comes together regularly through a packed events programme in Health Innovation One. These include:

- Collaboration Cafe – join academic colleagues to learn more about collaboration over coffee

- Business Bites – learn important business skills from experts

- Healthy Lifestyles – social and cultural events with a health focus

- Health@Lancaster Distinguished Speaker Series are invitation-only events featuring influential speakers providing insights on health challenges

Learn more about a free trial

The community engages online through social media forums and a newsletter.

A digital hub is being developed to allow more interaction between community members working remotely, plus useful tools to assist people when visiting Health Innovation One.

To learn more about a free trial working in Health Innovation One visit lancaster.ac.uk/health-innovation/workspace.

Alternatively, contact [email protected] or call 01524 593422.