Influence

What success looks like:

Clinical Engineering recognised as a key contributor to healthcare transformation and policy.

What we’re doing:

• Ensuring Clinical Engineering has a strong voice in healthcare policy.
• Influencing national discussions on healthcare technology, AI and innovation.
• Building evidence to support investment in Clinical Engineering.
• Strengthening partnerships across the NHS and wider healthcare system.

 Current priorities:

• Building the evidence base for Clinical Engineering workforce planning.
• Supporting development of a National Clinical Engineering strategy.
• Influencing NHS and healthcare technology policy across the UK.

Leads:

Chris Hopkins & Paul White

   

Professor Chris Hopkins FIPEM
Chris is Director of the Science, Technology & Engineering Committee at IPEM and a Consultant Clinical Scientist. He leads pioneering translational research and innovation through the TriTech Institute, advancing cardiovascular, cancer and respiratory care, artificial intelligence and digital health to transform patient outcomes and population health. An internationally recognised healthcare science leader, he is shaping the future of Clinical Engineering and healthcare science strategy

Professor Paul White FIPEM
Head of Clinical Engineering at Cambridge University Hospitals and East of England Clinical Engineering Lead. Paul brings extensive expertise in healthcare technology, innovation, workforce leadership and national policy engagement.