Boost is Officially an NHS Innovation Accelorator Fellow

Boost’s innovative approach to breast form design has been included in the 2024 NHS Innovation Accelerator Fellowship programme! 

 

The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) have announced that Sam Jackman has been selected to join the 2024 cohort of Fellows, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing pursuit of ground-breaking healthcare innovation. The cohort features a group of innovators representing a diverse range of health and social care solutions poised to revolutionise patient care and drive positive change across the NHS and wider healthcare landscape. Selected from a competitive pool of applicants, the 12 new NIA Fellows bring a wealth of expertise and innovative ideas to the table. 

 

“I am thrilled that our work at Boost has been recognised as a key innovative approach which could make a difference to the NHS. It’s wonderful to be able to work much more closely with healthcare professionals and decision makers to support breast form wearers across the UK.” Sam says. 

 

NIA Fellows will receive tailored support and mentorship from a network of experts,enabling them to further develop and scale their innovations for maximum impact. Throughout the three-year programme, Fellows will have access to resources, guidance, and opportunities to collaborate with healthcare leaders and stakeholders across the NHS and beyond. Sam is already preparing to scale-up the Cornwall based company, with an investment round and move to a larger premises on the cards. 

 

“In a time of immense challenge, these innovations have demonstrated outcomes that show us a vision of a better NHS for both staff and patients,” says Jack Porter, Co-Director the NHS Innovation Accelerator. 

 

Established in 2015 as an initiative of NHS England and delivered in collaboration with the Health Innovation Network, the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) is recognised for its proficiency in identifying and amplifying high-impact, evidence-based solutions. Commissioned by the Accelerated Access Collaborative at NHS England and operated in partnership with the 15 Health Innovation Networks, the NIA supports outstanding individuals in scaling and adopting mature innovations across the NHS. Its overarching goal is to improve patient outcomes, benefit staL, and stimulate employment growth in the UK.

 

“I am really looking forward to the next phase of growth, so that we can get more of our innovative products to the women that need them” Sam says. “Without the NIA’s support, working with the NHS has felt quite daunting and complex. Now, we have the support and recognition we need to make a bigger difference to the lives of breast form wearers, which is really exciting!” 

 

Boost was founded to address some common issues in the design and function of the traditional breast prosthesis. Inspired by Sam’s Mum, who had a mastectomy 17 years ago as part of her treatment for breast cancer, Boost’s unique designs and people-centered approach has seen the company go from strength to strength. 

 

 

For more information on Boost and Sam’s journey, check out Boost’s other blogs by clicking here. Or head over to their social media, linked below.

 

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