Centre for Healthcare Equipment & Technology Adoption (CHEATA)
CHEATA is a contract-based support service that is uniquely embedded in the NHS so we know what it is the NHS wants from medtech developers. We can offer a range of expert-led services including building device value propositions and health economic analyses, evidence gathering and analysis, NICE engagement and regulatory advice and support for clinical evaluation reports. We have undertaken work for a range of customers from global large enterprises through to SMEs and start-up companies as well as those medtech developers in both academic institutions and the NHS. Our work covers devices both pre-UKCA/CE mark services as well as on UKCA and CE marked devices that have been on the market for years. We also offer support for those developers seeking grant-funding to finance their projects and are happy to be involved in grant submission planning.
Why the East Midlands and why CHEATA?
The East Midlands hosts a vibrant network of organisations such as Medilink Midlands and Health Innovation East Midlands, involved in developing the next generation of medical devices and CHEATA is an integral part of this network. We are also a part of the Centre For Healthcare Technologies, a unique collaboration between the University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust. We can identify and partner with a number of specialist services, both academic and clinical, to ensure you get the right support at the right stage of your project.
Why choose CHEATA – Our Expertise
The Centre for Healthcare Equipment & Technology Adoption (CHEATA) is part of Clinical Engineering at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. We offer a unique contract-based support service to clinical, academic and commercial med-tech developers to gather evidence for NHS adoption and to help our clients develop devices that are truly NHS-ready
Meet the CHEATA team
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Dr Sarah Bolton – CHEATA Business Manager Sarah has been the Business Manager for CHEATA since August 2016... [full content unchanged] |
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Prof Dan Clark, OBE – Director of the NIHR Rehab HealthTech Research Centre... Dan leads the Clinical Engineering service at Nottingham University Hospitals... [full content unchanged] |
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Dr Janet Bouttell – Health Economics Dr Janet Bouttell is a health economist who has worked extensively with developers... [full content unchanged] |
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Sinead Barker – CHEATA Programme Co-ordinator Sinead Barker Programme Co-ordinator since November 2021... [full content unchanged] |
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Beth Beeson – Consultant Clinical Engineer and Head of Service Beth is a founder member of CHEATA and is our regulatory expert... [full content unchanged] |
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Dr Alexandra Lang – Human Factors Dr Alexandra Lang is an Assistant Professor in Human Factors... [full content unchanged] |
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Dr Mike Craven – Health Economics Mike provides the health economic expertise for CHEATA... [full content unchanged] |
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Lizzy Latimer – HTA and Health Economics Lizzy graduated with a BA (Honours) in Economics from the University of Liverpool... [full content unchanged] |