At Inference Clinical, we believe safer NHS digital health starts with stronger foundations. Too many pilots stall because safety, evidence, and governance are left until late. Our Foundations-to-Governance Pathway changes that.
We begin with Foundations First — small, co-dependent research projects that ask the hard questions up front: What is it, Why are we doing it, Who is it for, What hazards exist? From there, every step builds logically:
- Baseline Ready – safety cases, hazard logs, DSPT and DTAC evidence skeletons.
- Evidence That Counts – mapping outcomes to NICE ESF.
- The Fork – clear routes for non-device tools vs. SaMD.
- Deployment & Vigilance – living compliance, with safety and evidence maintained in use.
For clinicians, this means safer tools; for Trusts, projects that can scale; for patients, technology that is evidence-led and trustworthy.
No shortcuts. No pilot theatre. No wasted effort.
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Our 6-part series breaks down each step of the Foundations-to-Governance journey, from initial research through to living compliance.
Read the Full Series →Why This Approach Matters
The NHS doesn't need more pilots that can't scale. It needs solutions that are born ready for governance, with safety and evidence built in from day one. Our Foundations-to-Governance Pathway provides the framework to achieve this.
By starting with disciplined research and maintaining that discipline through every phase, we create digital health solutions that don't just work in controlled environments—they thrive in the complex reality of NHS delivery.