Posted on August 14, 2026
The Accelerating the Deployment of Proven Technologies (ADOPT) programme is designed to streamline the integration of established innovations into routine healthcare. By focusing on scaling proven solutions rather than testing new ideas, the initiative aims to shorten the journey from identifying a challenge to implementation, ensuring patients benefit from effective technologies sooner.
Challenge
Across the NHS, the adoption of innovation is often fragmented and poorly coordinated.
Common challenges include unclear processes, inconsistent decision-making, a lack of time and expertise to manage implementation, and limited transparency for innovators. Financial pressures can also make it difficult to invest in new solutions, even when they could deliver long-term benefits.
As a result, many promising innovative solutions are tested through small pilot projects but never become part of routine care or are adopted more widely across the NHS.
Approach
We partnered with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT), part of the BSW Hospitals Group, to launch the inaugural phase of the ADOPT (Accelerating Deployment of Proven Technologies) programme.
Instead of focusing on testing new ideas, ADOPT helps organisations introduce technologies and approaches that are already proven to deliver impact. The aim is to shorten the journey from identifying a challenge to putting an effective solution in place, so patients can benefit sooner.
Working closely with clinical and operational teams at SFT, we reviewed the Trust’s current approach to adopting new technologies and identified opportunities for improvement. By the end of the programme, the Trust aims to have a clearer and more streamlined process for bringing innovations into everyday care.
The partnership also includes identifying proven solutions to help address the Trust’s priority areas, with an innovation showcase designed to connect teams with suppliers and partners.
“This partnership represents a chance for SFT to lead the way in driving healthcare innovation. We want to ensure that our staff have a clear, transparent, and ‘slicker’ way to implement new ideas that genuinely make a difference for our patients. By working with Health Innovation West of England, we are not just adopting a new piece of technology or approach; we are building a more agile culture that empowers our teams to deliver better care, faster.”
Abi Kingston, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Result
Through detailed discussions with SFT staff, we have gained valuable insight into how innovations are currently adopted within the organisation. This will help to shape delivery of the programme.
The ADOPT programme has also engaged with 12 health and care organisations to understand how they progress innovation adoption. The findings have been shared with SFT and are helping to inform the design of its future adoption process.
The insights and tools developed during this partnership will be shared with other NHS organisations and integrated care boards (ICBs), helping to support efforts nationwide to improve healthcare through innovation.
Find out more
For more information, visit the ADOPT programme webpage or contact Kate Phillips at kate.phillips17@nhs.net.
