techUK's Health & Care Spotlight Series aims to bring together policymakers, innovators, clincians, and academics to examine emerging policy issues or technologies.
The first in this series will look at digital therapeutics (DTx): technology-based solutions that can treat, manage, or prevent a disease, disorder, or condition. These interventions use software programmes or digital platforms to deliver therapeutic content that improves health outcomes. A DTx could be an apps, virtual reality experience, online platform, or wearable device.
This event will look at where the UK currently stands with DTx, exploring issues including:
- Regulation
- Reimbursement
- Patient access and equity
- International exemplars
Come along to hear from:
- Will Goddard, UK Managing Director of Big Health, developer of Sleepio: the first NICE-recommended digital therapeutic
- Tamir Singer, Head of Tech Business Development, NHS England
- Saira Ghafur, Lead for Digital Health at the Institute of Global Health Innovation
- Polly Shepperdson, Partnerships and Alliances Manager, FDB (First Databank)
If you have an idea or would like to take part in a future Spotlight Series event, highlighting emerging technologies or policy issues, get in touch with [email protected]
Robert Walker
Robert Walker
Robert joined techUK in October 2022, where he is now Programme Manager for Health and Social Care.
Robert previously worked at the Pension Protection Fund, within the policy and public affairs team. Prior to this, he worked at the Scottish Parliament, advising politicians and industry stakeholders on a wide range of issues, including rural crime and health policies.
Robert has a degree in Politics and International Relations (MA Hons) from the University of Aberdeen, with a particular focus on strategic studies and energy security. Outside of work he enjoys activities such as running, rugby, boxing and cooking!
- Email:
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Viola Pastorino
Viola Pastorino
Viola Pastorino is a policy, governance, and strategic communication specialist.
She joined techUK as the Junior Programme Manager in the Health and Care Team in April 2024.
She has obtained a Bachelor of Sciences in Governance, Economics, and Development from Leiden University, and a Master's programme in Strategic Communications at King's College London. Her academic background, leading up to a dissertation on AI policy influence and hands-on campaign development, is complemented by practical experience in international PR and grassroots project management.
She is skilled in qualitative and quantitative analysis and comfortable communicating findings to varying stakeholders. Above all, she is deeply passionate about the intersection of technology and government, especially how technology and global discourse shape one another, the processes that lead to belief polarisation and radicalisation of communities, and crafting strategic narratives that steer public discourse.
Outside of work she loves reading, live music light operation, and diving.
Clara Hewitt
Clara Hewitt
Clara joined techUK in October 2023. She brings experience across a range of domestic and global health issues, with particular focus on digital health, HIV/AIDS and climate change and health.
Clara holds an MSc in Global Health and Development (University College London) and a BSc in Psychology (University of Birmingham).
