What is the LSIDB?
The NHS Life Sciences Innovation Delivery Board (LSIDB) has been set up to champion innovation in drugs and medical technologies across the NHS.
It aims to:
- increase the use of cost effective medicines and medical technologies
- improve relationships between the life sciences sector and the NHS
- increase the attractiveness of the UK as a site for clinical trials and product development.
The UK life sciences industry includes pharmaceuticals, medical technology and diagnostics. An effective partnership between the NHS and industry will help the NHS increase quality and productivity, and make it easier for the life sciences industry to deal with the NHS. This will help industry focus on the development of new medicines and medical devices, which are designed to meet the needs of the NHS and its patients.
Positioned at the heart of the NHS, the LSIDB is a globally unique partnership that brings together senior NHS leaders, regulators (NICE), senior policy makers and industry leaders from the life sciences sector to work in collaboration for the benefit of patients.
Contact
To find out more about the work of the LSIDB, or discuss specific projects, please email Mark Wilkinson mark.wilkinson@northwest.nhs.uk or by calling 0161 625 7387.