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SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Introduction to NHS Market Access
DESCRIPTION:Join our two-part CPD accredited virtual workshop\, Introduction to NHS Market Access\, delivered by the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN). \nCombined\, the two sessions will give innovators key insights into the complexities of the NHS and wider healthcare ecosystem as well as the support available to help you to introduce your health technology product or service into the NHS. \nPART 1 is a pre-recorded 45 minute webinar that you can watch at a time convenient to you. \nThe webinar will cover: \n– The NHS Structure \n– Understanding pathways and cash flow \n– Getting your message right \n– What support you can expect from the AHSN \n—————— \nPART 2 is a live 1-hour Q&A session that will take place on Tuesday 12th January . \nIn order to gain access to this live session\, delegates are required to watch the pre-recorded webinar prior to attending.  \nThe Q&A session will be held with a panel of experts from the EMAHSN and delegates will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the team. \nUpon registration you will be sent a link to the pre-recorded webinar by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team.  Joining details for the live Q&A session will be distributed separately once the webinar has been viewed.  \nBOOKING IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS SESSION\n  \nSPEAKER PROFILE:  \nLive Q&A Chair:\n \n  \nTim Robinson\, Commercial Director\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nAisha Ajij\, Project Support & Industry Liaison Officer\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network \n  \n  \n  \nJulian Patel\, Commercial Manager\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network \n  \n\nPre-recorded Webinar:\nNicholas Brown\, Commercial Manager\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network \nNick joined the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network as Commercial Manager in 2015. Prior to this\, Nick has more than 20 years’ experience of the medical industry working with manufacturers\, distributors and clinical staff from the UK and European health sectors\, from both the sales and marketing side\, as well as in a consulting and advisory role. His Commercial Manager role focuses on building closer links between healthcare and businesses; identifying new services and products that can be introduced for the benefit of patients throughout the region – as well as marketed throughout the UK and abroad\, providing wealth creation opportunities across the East Midlands
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/virtual-workshop-introduction-to-nhs-market-access/
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Mental Health in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:This Medilink Midlands webinar will explore the impact of mental health on the workplace and introduce the Mental Health and Productivity Pilot (MHPP) being offered to businesses across the Midlands Engine Region. \nA healthy and inclusive workplace is essential for all businesses so providing appropriate support for employees\, creating a culture of openness and tackling discrimination and stigma will help to remove some of the barriers to growth and development for businesses. The cost to the economy of mental health across the Midlands is estimated to be in the region of £45 billion in 2020. This will be impacted further by the covid-19 pandemic\, which no one was prepared for. \nDURATION: 1 hour \nSpeaker Profiles:\n\nDr Paula Holt – Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of College of Health\, Psychology and Social Care\nPaula started her career as a General nurse\, specialising in acute medicine. She then became a mental health nurse working in acute psychiatry and care of older people with mental illness. She served as an Army officer for 8 years serving in SE England\, Germany and Scotland heading up mental health services for Forces personnel and their families\, and served on operational tours of Bosnia in 1993/4 with the UN and 1997 with NATO. She returned to the NHS and headed up a drug and alcohol team\, a mentally disordered offender service and developed court-mandated drug treatment for offenders. She has worked in Higher education since 2002 and is currently Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of College of Health\, Psychology and Social Care at the University of Derby. \n \nProfessor Dean Fathers\, Chair and Non-Executive Board Member\, Mentor and Consultant\nDean has a wealth of experience in a range of organisations\, from FTSE/blue-chips in the private sector\, large national Government Departments and Public Agencies\, including over 20 years experience as the Chair of a variety of NHS organisations\, to medium sized private\, entrepreneurial companies. He is an accomplished Director\, having held numerous executive and non executive board positions and also has international experience as an organisational change leader\, practicing as a Board/Executive Development Consultant in fields as diverse as; the automotive industry\, construction\, distribution\, education\, media\, retail\, and pharmaceutical/health sectors in Europe\, North America and Asia Pacific. The development of strategy as a driver for change and sustainable long term success is his forte and this is linked to a deep understanding of best practices principles of board governance which he has honed through a number of visiting professor roles at Cass\, Leeds\, Lincoln and Nottingham Business Schools. Amongst his portfolio of roles Dean Chairs the Centre for Organisational Resilience at Lincoln International Business School which is exploring the relationship between governance and mental health. \n\nKate Wood – Project Manager Mental Health and Productivity Pilot\nKate has worked in the University’s Research and Knowledge Exchange Office for over 12 months. She brings with her over 20 years experience in business development and management\, specialising in substance misuse and mental health-having worked in the Prison Service for 10 years and across a variety of community mental health services for both vulnerable adults and young people. Her drive for positive mental wellbeing within all sectors is at the heart of her role and she feels honoured to be leading on the Mental Health and Productivity Pilot. \n\nRobin Pepper – Knowledge Exchange Manager\nRobin has some 30 years experience in a Business Development role spent primarily in the Healthcare Sector. Originally from a Communications and Marketing background\, Robin’s latter career pathway has been established within Higher Education and Health & Social Care\, in a Knowledge Exchange capacity. Much of this time has centred on working with academic partners and practitioners on the development of the workforce\, research and innovation in healthcare practice.\nWorking with employers and healthcare professionals on improving public health and reducing health inequality\, particularly with regards to community & mental health\, is a key focus of Robin’s current role at the University of Derby.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-mental-health-in-the-workplace/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The UKCA Mark (implications on medical devices and product import/export)
DESCRIPTION:The UK has left the EU and part of that transition is the establishment of a UK based alternative to the European CE mark. \nIn this Medilink Midlands webinar\, regulatory affairs expert Richard Young will explore the requirements for the UKCA mark\, the time frames associated with this transition\, and the strategic considerations organisations should be planning for if they wish to maintain access to the UK market going forward. \nThe session is intended for business\, Quality\, and Regulatory leaders and will feature 40 minutes of presentation followed by a 20 minute Q&A session. \nDuration: 1 hour \nCLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE\n\nSpeaker Profile:\n\nRichard Young\, Managing Director\, Acclaim Biomedical Consulting Ltd\nRichard has an extensive background in regulatory affairs in addition to GMP (quality assurance)\, GLP (laboratory testing)\, and GCP (clinical). Spanning over two decades\, these core skill areas have been developed with experience in products ranging from class 3 devices such as Orthopaedic implants (IIb) neurological robots\, through electromedical devices such as infusion systems and cardiovascular products. \nRichard brings a blend of pragmatism and experience to these disciplines that facilitate insightful problem-solving approaches as well as solid solutions. \nRichard’s skills and experience includes such areas as the development and implementation of effective quality management systems\, auditing to ISO and FDA QSIT standards\, and operating at national and international level through industry associations including Eucomed\, ABHI and ABHI Technical Policy Group.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-the-ukca-mark-implications-on-medical-devices-and-product-import-export/
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SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands Virtual Coffee Break - members only
DESCRIPTION:As we continue to provide the majority of our events online for 2021\, join Medilink Midlands for our first Virtual Coffee Break of 2021. \nThe informal gathering will be hosted by Darren Clark\, Chief Executive at Medilink Midlands.  These online coffee breaks provide an opportunity to share current challenges and experiences and make introductions to those that can help. \nThe theme for this coffee break will be the importance of clinical evaluation and how it has been successful in accelerating a vaccine for COVID-19\, we will be joined by Theo Christie\, Business Development Manager from the NIHR Clinical Research Network.  Theo will be sharing information on the work and research being carried out by NIHR and his personal experience of taking part in a COVID-19 Clinical Trial. \nWe’re here to help\, so let Medilink along with the virtual group work together to help each other with any concerns\, issues\, or solution needs you may have. If you have any questions or comments\, please feel free to submit in advance to make sure we cover your needs and meet expectations. \nDial-in details will be provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team once the online registration form has been completed. \nMedilink Members only.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-virtual-coffee-break-members-only-190121/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Impact of Brexit - How has your Business been Affected?
DESCRIPTION:In this Medilink Midlands webinar\, the Office for Life Sciences\, the Government’s specialist team covering the sector\, are eager to hear the views of Life Sciences businesses on how they are being affected by Brexit and the end of the Transition Period. \nIn this session\, the Office for Life Sciences will reflect on areas where Brexit has led to a change (such as the regulation of medicines and devices; the way the border operates; and research and international recruitment) and invite attendees to share how their business has been affected. \nThe insights gained from this webinar will be fed back to Government Ministers and inform future Government policy making in relation to the Life Sciences. \nThis is an interactive session\, with plenty of opportunity for questions\, limited presentations\, as well as guidance on where to go for further information\, support and advice. \n  \nSpeaker Profile: \nAlex Mclaughlin\, Head of International Trade and Medical Device Regulation\, Office for Life Sciences \nAlex is responsible for all of OLS’s work on International Trade and Medical Device Regulation\, advising Ministers in the Business and Health Departments. \nPrior to his current role\, Alex was Senior Private Secretary to two Health Ministers\, established the Department’s epidemic vaccines programme\, and worked for the Chief Medical Officer. \n  \n  \n  \n \nRobert Reid\, Head of Regulation & Engagement\, Office for Life Sciences  \nFor the past 3 years Dr Robert Reid has headed up the Office for Life Science’s Medicines Regulation and Business Engagement function in the Trade Regulation and Analysis Team. Prior to this role\, Rob worked as the Group Leader for the Biometrology research group at the National Physical Laboratory \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-the-impact-of-brexit-how-has-your-business-been-affected/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210126T150000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL COFFEE BREAK - East Midlands Academic Health Science Network
DESCRIPTION:Join the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN) for a virtual coffee break on Tuesday 26 January at 3pm\, to have a chat about how to map your health and care stakeholders effectively. This informal gathering will be hosted by Chris Taylor\, Associate Director of Communications and Engagement and you will have the opportunity to share your experiences and find out how the EMAHSN can help. \nNetworking opportunities are a key part of Medilink Midlands events and whilst the current COVID-19 crisis still restricts face to face events\, this online opportunity enables the life sciences community to still connect with one another. \nGrab a coffee\, a biscuit and join us. \nJoining details will be provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink Midlands events team once the online registration form has been completed. \nIf you have any topics that you’d like to discuss in future AHSN coffee breaks\, please feel free to email any suggestions to us by clicking here. \nChair: \n \nChris Taylor\, Associate Director of Communications and Engagement\nChris is the strategic lead for communications and engagement and oversees the work of the Communications and PPI and Inclusion teams. He also has a lead role within the national AHSN Network communications forum.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/east-midlands-academic-health-science-network-virtual-coffee-break-4-3/
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