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Beyond 2014: Accessing EU Funding. NHS European Office. What does it all mean?. “ To understand Europe, you have to be a genius – or French” Madeleine Albright. NHS European Office. Who are we? Established 2007 Part of the NHS Confederation Employed by Barts What do we do?
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Beyond 2014:Accessing EU Funding NHS European Office
What does it all mean? “ To understand Europe, you have to be a genius – or French” Madeleine Albright
NHS European Office • Who are we? • Established 2007 • Part of the NHS Confederation • Employed by Barts • What do we do? • Represent NHS organisations in EU policy-making and legislation • Assist the NHS with the implementation of EU law • Work to influence future EU funding calls • Offer strategic advice on EU funding opportunities • Promote partnerships between NHS organisations and like-minded organisations abroad.
EU Funding: ‘You don’t get owt for Nowt’ If you... You can... Enhance your project with EU match funding Create European networks of expertise for future projects Showcase your organisation’s achievements internationally Improve health service delivery at local, national and international level • Innovate not replicate • Think long term • Are prepared to invest resources • Have a project valuable to the rest of Europe • Are prepared to work with partners from abroad...
Horizon 2020 Designed to help bring more good ideas to market €80bn Health, demographic change and wellbeing €8m Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies €13.8m Inclusive, innovative and secure societies €3.8m
Health for Growth Designed to boost economic growth €446million
European Innovation Partnershipon Active and Healthy Ageing €0 !! Finding innovative solutions for:
Rules of Engagement UK received over €570m in EU research Funding since 2007 Internally Externally: NHS European Office National Contact Points • Identify the Funding stream best suited to you • Application procedure • Deadlines • Plan ahead • Attend EU events • Begin building your EU consortium • Work to your strengths • Get support
Good Luck! Jenny-lee.spencer@nhsconfed.org Michael.wood@nhsconfed.org www.nhsconfed.org/europe