Wayra UK backs TickerFit to put Patients at the Centre of Chronic Disease Prevention and Management

Wayra UK 2015 Demo Day

Press Release: For Immediate Release

London, November, 25th, 2015 – TickerFit, a Dublin based healthcare company, has been selected for the first digital preventative healthcare accelerator programme in the United Kingdom.  Through a very competitive process, TickerFit is one of four teams selected to take part in the 10-month accelerator programme, looking to address the challenges outlined in the NHS Five Year Forward View. The programme is backed by Wayra UK Open Future and Merck Sharpe & Dohme Ltd (MSD) and begins January 2016. 

Founders, Avril Copeland and Greg Balmer are delighted to be selected for the programme.  “There has never been a more exciting time to be in healthcare” explained chartered physiotherapist and founder, Copeland.  TickerFit's technology puts the patient at the centre of their care and enables health care professionals to deliver personalised interventions direct to patient’s smartphones.  So whether you have just undergone treatment for a cardiac problem or are currently recovering from surgery for cancer, you can now leave the hospital with a recovery plan tailored to your needs.

This is an exciting time for TickerFit as it provides the vehicle and support network they need to help bring their vision of the future of healthcare to the market. Most importantly having the backing of Wayra and MSD will be pivotal to realising TickerFit's passion of producing technology that puts patients in control of their healthcare.

About TickerFit: 

TickerFit is an Irish based company, founded by chartered physiotherapist/exercise scientist, Avril Copeland and technologist, Greg Balmer.  TickerFit was built to empower health professionals to prescribe and deliver personalised interventions to patients who are at risk or currently living with chronic diseases.  Using our cloud based platform and smartphone technology, primary and secondary healthcare professionals can easily prescribe and deliver personalised programmes for an expanding range of conditions.  Results are tracked in real-time using web based technologies enabling actionable insights and driving improved patient outcomes.

For further information on TickerFit see: tickerfit.com

About Velocity Health by Wayra UK Open Future & MSD (Merck Sharpe & Dome)

Velocity Health, the first digital preventative healthcare accelerator programme in the United Kingdom, powered by MSD and Wayra Open Future, is challenging the digital start-up community to create solutions that reimagine how healthcare can be delivered to help improve patient outcomes.

Wayra UK/Velocity Health Press Release

For further information on Velocity Health see: http://wayra.co.uk/velocityhealth/

Contact:  info@tickerfit.com

Twitter: @TickerFit

Web: http://www.tickerfit.com

An Award at the 2015 British Association For Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Conference

2015 BACPR Conference

TickerFit founder, Avril Copeland, Ms. Sarah Rand (University College London), Dr. Frances Horgan (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland), Dr. Rose Galvin (University of Limerick) & Greg Balmer were delighted to be awarded, "Best Abstract for Oral Presentation" for their abstract "Development Of An Innovative Web And Smartphone Application To Assist Health Professionals Promote Physical Activity For The Prevention Of Cardiovascular Diseases" at the 2015 British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Conference. The conference was held in Manchester October 1st and 2nd and was attended by cardiac rehab professionals and other health professionals from the UK and around the world. 

Best Abstract for Oral Presentation

Microsoft Partners Showcase at the eHealth Ireland ONE eHI Conference

TickerFit were delighted to be part of the ONE eHI Conference, which was held on the 17th of September at the Royal Hospital KIlmainham. With TickerFit's recent integration of the new Microsoft Band, it was a great opportunity to introduce TickerFit to the staff within the HSE Division of the Office of the Chief Information Officer. 

You can read a full review of day at the ehealth Ireland website: ONE eHI Conference a great success

TickerFit Exhibit 

A packed crowd at the ONE eHI Conference at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Microsoft Partners

Microsoft Band enabling TickerFit to provide realtime heart rate feedback

Transforming Healthcare: TickerFit Fit for Purpose

Transforming Healthcare: TickerFit Proves Fit for Purpose

For Immediate Release 

Dublin, May, 29th, 2015 – TickerFit™, a Dublin based healthcare company scooped the top prize at yesterday’s National Healthcare Conference in Dublin’s Convention Centre.  The prestigious ‘Innovation Award’ recognises young companies that have demonstrated novel approaches to solving the big challenges healthcare providers face today.

Founders, Avril Copeland and Greg Balmer were delighted to win the award, fending off strong competition.  “There has never been a more exciting time to be in healthcare” explained chartered physiotherapist and founder, Copeland.  “TickerFit™ enables health care professionals deliver personalized lifestyle prescriptions direct to patient’s smartphones.  So whether you are living with cancer or heart disease, or simply want to get fitter, you can now walk out of your doctors office with a lifestyle plan tailored to you”.

This award affords TickerFit™ to engage with senior ranking officers in the HSE and demonstrates the Irish healthcare systems appetite for patient centered innovation and transformation.

Avril accepting the award from Mr. Eamonn Fitzgerald, Hermitage Clinic CEO on behalf of Team TickerFit™

About TickerFit™:

TickerFit™ is an Irish based company, founded by chartered physiotherapist/exercise scientist, Avril Copeland and technologist, Greg Balmer.  TickerFit was built to empower health professionals to prescribe and deliver personalised lifestyle interventions to patients who are at risk or currently living with chronic diseases.  Using our cloud based platform and smartphone technology, primary and secondary healthcare professionals can easily prescribe and deliver personalised programmes for an expanding range of conditions.  Results are tracked in real-time using web based technologies enabling actionable insights and driving improved patient outcomes.  

For further information see http://www.tickerfit.com

Contact:  Avril Copeland, Founder/ CEO TickerFit

Email: avril.copeland@tickerfit.com

Twitter: @TickerFit

Web: http://www.tickerfit.com

"Ireland: A test bed for medical research" - The Sunday Business Post

TickerFit are delighted to be featured in The Sunday Business Post in an article about the benefits of starting up in Ireland.  

TickerFit featured in the Irish Medical Times

TickerFit are delighted to be featured in the Irish Medical Times article, "The Digital Future of Healthcare in Ireland".  A huge thank you to the NDRC Future Health Programme for all their support.  

NDRC encourages 10 start-ups with technological healthcare solutions: The Irish Times

Click Here to read about TickerFit in the Irish Times: TickerFit part of the NDRC "Future Health" programme.   @NDRC_hq , @hmcbrn 

The Sunday Business Post: Taking on the start-up challenger by Cian Murtagh

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Avril speaks to Cian Murtagh from the Sunday Business Post about racing and the start-up challenge....

TickerFit at the Irish Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation Annual Conference & AGM

The Irish Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation Annual Conference and AGM was held yesterday in Dublin.  Avril was delighted to present TickerFit to the multidisciplinary attendees who deliver cardiac rehabilitation to patients all over Ireland.  Along with Avril, speakers included the renowned Professor Donal O'Shea (St. Columcille's Hospital, Loughlinstown), Ms. Victoria Jones (Senior Physiotherapist, AMNCH Tallaght), Ms. Jenni Jones (Director, Croi & National Institute of Preventative Cardiology) and Professor Niall Moyna (DCU School of Health and Human Performance).  Hosted by Ms. Karen Cradock and Ms. Marian Claffey and supported by MSD Ireland, it was a very informative and interesting day with exciting times ahead for the Cardiac Rehabilitation service in Ireland. 

TickerFit to Pitch at the 1776 'Challenge Cup'!

TickerFit are delighted to be short listed for the upcoming Challenge Cup taking place on Friday, 27th February at Dublin's NDRC.   A one minute pitch will be judged by the panel of judges, and if successful, TickerFit will be further shortlisted to deliver a 5 minute pitch.  

TickerFit are delighted to be part of this competition, which is taking place all over the world.  

About 1776: 

1776 is a global incubator and seed fund helping startups transform industries that impact millions of lives every day—education, energy & sustainability, health, transportation and cities.

About the Challenge Cup: 

Challenge Cup is a global competition to identify the most promising startups focused on solving the world’s biggest challenges in education, energy & sustainability, health, and transportation & cities.

TickerFit selected for the NDRC's new programme, Future Health

TickerFit were delighted to be accepted to the NDRC's new programme, Future Health. TickerFit were shortlisted along with 14 other companies and pitched to be selected for the final 10.  TickerFit are delighted to be part of the programme and are looking forward to the upcoming weeks! 

Avril presents TickerFit at the Digital Health Trade Summit with the Massachusetts State Senate

We were delighted to have the opportunity recently to present TickerFit to the US Senate President of Massachusetts, Therese Murray, Director of the Massachusetts E-Health Institute, Laurance Stuntz and the many other distinguished guests in attendance.

The event, organised by Point of Care and Health XL was held at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland on Kildare Street.  Among the speakers were Kieran Daly of HealthXL and Health Beacon, Paul Doherty of Shimmer, US Senate President, Therese Murray and Laurance Stuntz, Director of Massachusetts E-Health Institute.  A wonderful morning of insights and collaboration between Ireland and Massachusetts.  Long may it continue.