It supported "the NHS to transform healthcare for patients and the public by rapidly developing and spreading new ways of working, new technology and world-class leadership".
Its priority programmes were originally stated as: In its 2008/2009 work plan these were restated as:[1] The NHS Institute published papers on its research.
[3] It invited proposals for commercial or other innovation which might benefit the NHS and provided support to develop these where appropriate in the given climate.
They did this through the activities and services of the network and by adoption of the Department of Health (United Kingdom) Guidance.
The Innovation Hubs offered legal and commercial support to NHS staff who had a pre-market product.