Date: Tuesday 7 July 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Venue: Wildes Inns, Worksop Road, Clowne, Chesterfield, S43 4TD
Something a little different is happening this July…
We’re bringing Medilink Midlands and Medilink North together for the very first time for a brand-new ‘Meet The Neighbour’ networking event.
Taking place on Tuesday 7 July at Wildes Inns, Chesterfield, this event creates a unique opportunity to connect across regional boundaries and bring new businesses, ideas, and conversations into one room.
The focus is simple: high-quality networking between organisations across MedTech and Life Sciences, in a relaxed setting that supports genuine discussion and new connections.
What to expect:
- An afternoon of structured networking
- A two-course summer buffet
- New connections across the Midlands and the North
- A relaxed, informal environment designed for conversation and collaboration
Whether you’re looking to develop partnerships, meet new contacts, or broaden your regional network, this is an opportunity to connect beyond your usual reach.
Guest speakers will be announced shortly.
Why attend?
Because the most valuable opportunities often come from connections you wouldn’t normally make within your immediate network.
Agenda
12:00 – 12:45 | Arrival & welcome refreshments and networking
12:45 – 13:00 | Welcome & opening remarks Medilink Midlands & Medilink North
13:00 – 13:15 | Welcome from Browne Jacobson
- Vicky Tomlinson | Partner
- Gerard Hanratty | Head of Health and Life Sciences
13:15– 13:25 | Guest Speaker 1
13:25 – 14:25 | Informal networking & two course summer buffet
14:25 – 14:35 | Guest Speaker 2
14:35 – 15:50 | Discussion networking & interactive activities
15:50– 16:00 | Closing remarks
Ticket Prices:
Members: £20.00 + vat
Non Members: £30.00 + vat
Please email: events@medilinkmidlands.com for your exclusive member discount code.
Accommodation
If you would like to stay overnight, Wildes Inns are able to offer a discounted rate of £99.00 for a single occupancy room, including breakfast.
To access this rate, you will need to book directly with Wildes Inns, either by phone or email – please reference Sam Otter – “Meet the Neighbour”
T +44(0)1246 387 386
Book your place here to be part of this first-ever cross-regional Meet The Neighbour event.
We look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of great conversation, connections, and summer networking.
Thank you to our Event Sponsor 
Speakers
Vicky Tomlinson | Partner | Browne Jacbobson Health and Life Sciences
Vicky is a partner with over 15 years’ experience leading transactions in the health and life sciences sector. A winner of the One to Watch – Investment & Advisory category at the HealthInvestor Power List 2025, Vicky is involved in all aspects of corporate work including investments, reorganisations and general company law matters but has a particular focus on M&A.
Her extensive experience in the health and life sciences sector means she acts for a diverse client base ranging from manufacturers and suppliers of medical devices and pharmaceuticals, care home, specialist care and children’s services operators, fertility clinics, health tech innovators, and domestic and international investors. Vicky works with companies at various stages of their development from start-ups and buy and build platforms to large groups and internationally listed companies and particular enjoys helping companies, shareholders and management teams with their strategy for growth and preparing for a successful disposal/exist.
Being one of the leading transactional specialists in the sector, Vicky is regularly invited to attend thought leadership and round table discussion and also leads the firm’s Health and Care Connect networking group which connects over 1,000 members across the health and life sciences sector.
Gerard Hanratty | Head of Health and Life Sciences | Browne Jacobson Health and Life Sciences
Gerard is the Head of Health and Life Sciences and a partner in the firm, specialising in advising organisations in the health sector on their public law obligations and issues. His work covers interpreting statute, supporting system re-organisations, advising on governance, supporting health regulators, providing advice on information law matters and, when necessary, defending challenges to decisions made. He is also recognised as a lead inquiries lawyer for health public bodies.
Gerard is a public law partner and is recognised by the NHS, Chambers and Legal 500 as one of the leading experts on public law issues, especially relating to governance, service reconfiguration, inquiries, information law, devolution and ICS development, for health organisations in the country. Chambers states that – He is described by clients as the “perfect combination of really knowledgeable but also really personable.” Sources note that “he is very approachable, understands the issues well, provides sound advice and listens to what you want. He gives you a considered, measured response.”
Gerard provides clients with specialist public law input on all functions and powers, his expertise is unmatched. This is apparent as he is now sought to support countries outside Europe to develop the legal framework for their health systems.
