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North of England , employing over 52,700 people . In Sheffield City Region alone there are over 4,000 employers in the health sector and is the region ’ s third largest industry cluster , meanwhile 1 in 3 digital health jobs are based in the Leeds City Region . Whilst this represents a significant critical mass and has huge potential in terms of impact to the region ’ s health and economy and the region ’ s offer further afield , there is much more which can be done to continue growing the breadth and depth of this asset base .
We continue to work closely with regional stakeholders to grow the region ’ s innovation ecosystem , whether it be forming collaborations around specific opportunities , or leveraging investment into the region to support regional development . As the previous section outlines , the links between leveraging investment , inclusive economic growth , and population health are clear to see . We also continue to work with national / international partners and significant multinational organisations around opportunities to undertake research and development activities or locate themselves within the region . These opportunities typically build upon the region ’ s existing assets , activity , and diverse population ‘ test bed ’.
Good health starts at childhood and through focussing upon and investing in child health , there is a greater chance of positive health outcomes and increased prosperity in later life . The region already has a strong presence in child health , whether it be the region ’ s two children ’ s hospitals or the NIHR Children and Young People MedTech Co-operative . The region is also home to the Technology Innovation Transforming Child Health ( TITCH ) network , bringing together experts dedicated to transforming child health through technology and innovation . We were fundamental in developing the TITCH network and have contributed to much of their work . This includes plans for a National Centre for Child Health Technology ( NCCHT ) in Sheffield , which secured £ 8.8M of funding in the autumn budget . The centre will focus on developing the world ’ s most advanced health innovations for children and young people , offering clear potential benefits to the health of the region ’ s population of tomorrow , as well as the region ’ s economy . We look forward to continuing working closely with the NCCHT team and other regional stakeholders to further develop plans for the centre .
New funding for Child Health

£ 8.8m​

funding secured​ for Sheffield ’ s
National Centre​ for Child Health​ Technology​
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