West Yorkshire Cancer Alliance horizon scan
West Yorkshire Cancer Alliance horizon scan
An example of this work in West Yorkshire is the Horizon Scan of‘ Top 20’ Cancer Innovations, conducted to support the West Yorkshire Cancer Alliance Innovation Funding Programme. By identifying and evaluating the most promising cancer-related innovations, we helped inform funding decisions and strategic priorities.
Following the horizon scan, inclusion at an Innovation Review Panel, and conclusion of the funding call, Careology( a digital cancer support platform) successfully secured funding to advance a project aimed at enhancing cancer patient support across West Yorkshire.
Support for innovators
Implemented in March 2025, patients at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust will be the first in the North to be offered this pioneering new digital innovation, connecting patients to their healthcare team. The trust will share evaluation data as the implementation progresses.
This example demonstrates how structured horizon scanning, demand signalling, and collaboration can directly enable innovation adoption, ensuring that cutting-edge solutions reach the patients who need them most.
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