News, updates and opportunities from the EPIC project at @CreativeEngland, a programme improving the use of tech in health and social care in Cornwall & IoS

Cornwall, UK
Joined June 2017
EPIC in Cornwall retweeted
Our EPIC end of year conference marked the end of the programme and explored the future of eHealth in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We’ve discovered some great #eHealth ideas – it’s been a blast✌️EPIC was partly funded by the ERDF + additional support from the South West AHSN
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EPIC in Cornwall retweeted
What a great turnout last week for our end of programme EPIC showcase, in partnership with @PlymUni! Attendees found out more about the innovations created by the EPIC cohort & saw a series of exciting panel discussions with industry leaders from the #eHealth & #wellbeing sector
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EPIC in Cornwall retweeted
Want to sell yourself to investors? join us and @PlymUni for our next @EPIC_eHealth masterclass, led by Sarah Lincoln and John Whittaker helping to impart you with all the skills that you need to secure your next investment👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/pitching-…
BLOG - What *EXACTLY* are Smart speakers, and are they accessible to our older generations? blogs.plymouth.ac.uk/epicehe… #eHealth #SmartSpeakers #AccesibleTech #Care
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EPIC in Cornwall retweeted
Check this out! #CE50 company @openbionics are changing people's lives with their bionic hero arms 💪
Meet eight-year-old Mady - she's the youngest person in the US to be fitted with a bionic arm Go Mady! 👧 [Tap to expand] bbc.in/2yBO1Aw
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If you're a healthtech innovator we want to hear from you! We want to understand how we can make your life easier. So come and meet us at our event, or fill out this questionnaire 👇 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #NHSX #AAC @rhodjoyce @indrajoshi10 @jessRmorley @Annadijkstra
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EPIC in Cornwall retweeted
We've Community grants available in Threemilestone #Truro to make a difference to the community, could be for small training/support projects, helping people into work/training, or to buy equipment/commission consultancy to help an organisation grow #Cornwall @threemilestone
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EPIC in Cornwall retweeted
💥FINAL CALL💥 This is your last chance to get involved with the #TSWawards! We’re a brilliant, bustling hub of technological innovators but we’ll shine even brighter with your brand in our cohort. Let us amplify your success! Enter before 5pm tomorrow: bit.ly/2Jy1SP3
We're looking for volunteers to help older people learn how to use Echo Spot devices. The devices are being used as part of a trial to see how technology can support people to feel less isolated. Find out more: ow.ly/lN9v30pguOw
EPIC in Cornwall retweeted
Our very own #Grant Specialist @jax_lees met with Taylors of Grampound & got to try out #VR for the first time. Taylors will be using this tech to assist with #autism awareness & #dementia. @EPIC_ehealth #Finance in #Cornwall
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On May 31st @SwCornwall and @goonhillyorg in-line with the release of the 2018 @Tech_NationUK report will host the 4th Tech Connect Event. Celebrate with us the growth of Cornwall's tech sector for the 3rd consecutive year buff.ly/2JlQwu3 #TechCornwall #TechUK #TechNation
EPIC in Cornwall retweeted
Job: App Developer – Buzz Interactive goo.gl/xQq4N6
Forget Smartphone Addiction. Here's What Experts Are Really Worried About buff.ly/2HgUwj4
EPIC in Cornwall retweeted
Good morning! Thanks to Huw Jones on facebook for this incredible shot from #Swansea keep sharing your pictures with us using the tag #TheManEngine #retweet
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Interesting #robotic and #eHealth work being done at #Plymouth University. Enjoyed opp to spend time today with @rjonesplymouth and staff from #EPIC
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Looking forward to sharing our research on #telepresence #robots and social robots at #EPICehealth event in UK @Griffith_Health @MenziesHealth @rjonesplymouth xitter.cf/rjonesplymouth/status/…
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The South West’s Tech sector is growing - with the steepest rise in Cornwall! We made it into the BBC1 Spotlight News with these impressive numbers. You might notice some familiar faces like our apprentice Jordan buff.ly/2EzgyY5 #tech #techuk #softwarecornwall #cornwall
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EPIC in Cornwall retweeted
It was great to turn up this morning and see that Dr Neil Paul has written a short blog piece about us and #MyPreOp Check it out! bit.ly/2Hsx2Ej #digihealth #ehealth #preoperativeassessment #healthinnovation
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EPIC in Cornwall retweeted
ABBA weren't the only ones hitting the headlines in the 70s... Louise Brown was the first baby born through IVF in 1978 (the same year the NHS turned 30). You can read stories of women who've had IVF on the NHS.UK website. ow.ly/avSd30iyreL #NHS70