It’s been a year since Ben Smith, our Regulatory Officer joined the Jenson R+ team and we thought it would be interesting to have a catch up with him and see how his work life has evolved over the last 12 months. Could you describe your role? Answering this question...
ANOTHER YEAR OF CELEBRATION AT THE VIRTUAL MEDILINK UK HEALTHCARE BUSINESS AWARDS
Over 190 individuals from across the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector came together online, on Thursday 8 October to celebrate success at the Medilink UK National Awards. The awards recognised a multitude of achievements and outstanding contributions to the Life Sciences industry, and five companies from across the country were...
Morningside Launches Ambitious Growth Plans with Appointment of New CEO and Chairman
Medicines manufacturer and supplier Morningside Pharmaceuticals has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman to oversee the company’s governance. The Executive Team and Group Board will be responsible for enhancing internal and external systems and processes, as well as delivering the business’ ambitious growth plans for the future....
VITMEDICS WINS MAJOR INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR ON-LINE PERSONALISED NUTRITION INITIATIVE
A Medilink East Midlands business headed by pharmacist and specialist in nutritional medicine, Michael Wakeman, is celebrating victory in the prestigious International Nutraingredients award for an on-line personalised nutrition initiative www.vitmedics.com, which also coincides with the publication of its’ book -Medicated malnourishment. The initiative is the culmination of his research...
The UK life sciences market after December 2020 – clinical trials
UK Government has issued new Brexit guidance for the life sciences sector. With the transition period coming to an end on 31 December, only three months remain before the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) takes on its role as the UK’s standalone medicines and medical devices regulator. In...
Finalists Shortlisted for Medilink UK Business Awards
A selection of the best and brightest talents in life sciences have been shortlisted for the national Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards 2020, sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP. Over 40 companies encompassing the length and breadth of the life sciences sector will come together on Thursday, October 8 and five...
CEO of Spirit Health Group named among UK’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders
Chris Barker, CEO & Chief Mischievist of Spirit Health Group has been named as one of LDC’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2020. Now in its third year, the programme, which is supported by The Telegraph, celebrates the inspiring leaders behind some of the UK’s most successful and...
A major new health study is to be launched in a bid to help millions who suffer from ‘dry eye’
One in four of us will suffer from the debilitating condition with symptoms ranging from sore eyes through to short-term blurred vision. Now experts based in Birmingham and Nottingham are looking for people to take part in the study, wearing a special contact lens for under 2 weeks, which could...
Worried About Brexit Trading Unknowns?
Here’s How Addressing the Known Knowns Can Really Help As the post-Brexit EU trade deal negotiations continue into the Autumn, and we come to the end of the Transition Period on December 31, UK businesses must prepare. Department for International Trade (DIT) Export Champion and Chief Executive of Morningside Pharmaceuticals,...
Pennine Healthcare launches two new products in the fight against COVID-19
The UK manufactured Face Coverings and Sanitiser Stations will be sold on Pennine’s e-commerce site, ARMA Health. Pennine Healthcare, one of the UK’s leading privately-owned medical manufacturers, is delighted to announce the launch of two new UK manufactured products, Face Coverings and Sanitiser Stations, to help in the fight against...