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SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands - BMet Learners Engagement Event
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 18th June \nTime: 4:00pm – 6:00pm \nVenue: BMet College\, 7 Jennens Road\, Birmingham\, B4 7PS \nBuilding on the success of our Future Talent Laboratory (FTL) programme\, and through the West Midlands Health Tech Cluster (WMHTC)\, we are working with partners across industry\, the NHS\, academia and the West Midlands Combined Authority to address one of the most pressing challenges facing the sector: developing a strong\, sustainable and industry-aligned talent pipeline.  \nThis work is already bringing together key voices from across the ecosystem\, including members of the WMHTC Skills Forum and wider regional stakeholders.  \nThis event will connect industry directly with learners and academic partners exploring careers in medtech\, including the new HNC qualification.  \nWe are looking to bring together a diverse group of organisations to:  \n\nEngage with learners through informal networking \n\n\nShare insight into career pathways and roles within your organisation \n\n\nSupport future activity (e.g. mentoring\, workshops or ongoing engagement) \n\nWe are aiming to involve 15–20 organisations to ensure strong representation across the sector.  \nAction: Please contact Lucy (lucya@medilinkmidlands.com) to confirm your attendance and any wider support.  \n  \nAlso taking place on 23rd June 2026 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm BST  is the WMHTC – HR Action Learning Workshop: \nThis workshop brings together senior NHS and life sciences leaders to take a practical\, peer-level look at shared workforce challenges that are increasingly difficult for any single organisation to address alone. \nThe focus is on real-world pressures across recruitment and retention of specialist talent\, widening skills gaps across clinical\, scientific\, digital and leadership roles\, early careers and pipeline development\, and wider workforce resilience\, wellbeing and productivity challenges. \nRather than a traditional discussion\, this is a focused\, structured working session designed to surface honest insight from across sectors. Participants will explore what is driving these challenges in practice\, share what is working (and what is not)\, and identify where greater alignment or collaboration could realistically improve outcomes. \nThe aim is to move beyond discussion and towards practical\, experience-led insight that can inform both organisational approaches and wider system thinking. \nSee more information here: IN-PERSON: WMHTC – HR Action Learning Workshop – Medilink Midlands \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-bmet-learners-engagement-event/
LOCATION:BMet College\, 7 Jennens Road\, Birmingham\, B4 7PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: WMHTC - HR Action Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Developing a strong\, sustainable workforce remains one of the most significant challenges facing the medtech and life sciences sectors\, both regionally and nationally. \nRecent UK Government announcements introducing new higher technical qualifications highlight the scale of this challenge and the need to strengthen the pipeline of work-ready talent to support NHS productivity\, healthcare innovation and future sector growth. \nAcross the West Midlands\, employers and healthcare organisations continue to face ongoing pressures around recruitment and retention\, widening skills gaps\, early careers pathways and workforce resilience. Addressing these issues will require closer collaboration across the NHS\, industry and education\, and more effective approaches to developing and sustaining specialist talent. \n\nHR Action Learning Workshop\nThis workshop brings together senior NHS and life sciences leaders to take a practical\, peer-level look at shared workforce challenges that are increasingly difficult for any single organisation to address alone. \nThe focus is on real-world pressures across recruitment and retention of specialist talent\, widening skills gaps across clinical\, scientific\, digital and leadership roles\, early careers and pipeline development\, and wider workforce resilience\, wellbeing and productivity challenges. \nRather than a traditional discussion\, this is a focused\, structured working session designed to surface honest insight from across sectors. Participants will explore what is driving these challenges in practice\, share what is working (and what is not)\, and identify where greater alignment or collaboration could realistically improve outcomes. \nThe aim is to move beyond discussion and towards practical\, experience-led insight that can inform both organisational approaches and wider system thinking. \nWho should attend?\nThis session is intended for senior leaders with direct workforce accountability\, including: \n\nHR Directors and Chief People Officers\nHeads of Talent\, Workforce or Organisational Development\nSenior operational or executive leaders responsible for workforce planning\n\nParticipants will be drawn from large life science and health technology organisations\, NHS Trusts\, and system-level organisations. \nPlaces are limited to support a focused\, peer-level discussion. \nHow to secure a place\nTo register interest in attending\, please email: events@wmhtc.co.uk \nWorkshop Facilitator\nHelen Dinsdale\, HR Transformation Leader | Facilitator | People & Culture Specialist \n \nWith over 20 years of experience across all areas of HR\, Helen is a skilled facilitator and leader of people-focused transformation. She specialises in guiding organisations through change\, creating clarity\, and bringing people along to deliver meaningful\, lasting outcomes. \nKnown for her pragmatic and outcome-driven approach\, Helen excels at simplifying complex HR and business challenges\, enabling teams to move forward with confidence. Her ability to build trusted relationships and foster a supportive\, non-threatening environment helps individuals and organisations navigate change effectively. As part of an outsourced HR team\, Helen works as a true extension of her clients’ businesses—offering hands-on\, flexible support that goes beyond advice to deliver real results. \n  \nTo find out more on the WMHTC click here.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-wmhtc-hr-action-learning-workshop/
LOCATION:PHTA\, No1 BHIC\, 2 Bournebrook Way\, Birmingham\, B29 6TH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event,WMHTC North Star
ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:Leicestershire Innovation Clinics 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 25 June 2026 \n\n\n\n\nVenue: Charnwood Campus\, Bakewell Road\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB \nA partnership between Medilink Midlands\, The Institute for Precision Health – University of Leicester and Charnwood Campus Science Innovation and Technology Park offers expertise support to individuals or companies already in\, or transitioning into\, the life sciences\, medtech\, health tech sector within the locality of Leicester and Leicestershire. \nWe are delighted to be able to feed into the new Leicestershire Academic Health Partners Health Innovation Hub\, which will widen our ability to provide clinical insight into the value and delivery of new innovations. \nFirst launched in October 2022\, the Innovation Clinic programme successfully provided innovators access to expertise across the University\, NHS and business innovation support network\, to supply a clear pathway on how to grow and develop their innovations \nTo continue supporting pioneering innovation ideas across the region\, a new series of clinic sessions has been launched. \nHosting these sector-specific workshops collaboratively\, enables innovators to benefit from confidential discussions regarding the development of new products\, from advice on funding and product development all the way through to engaging with the NHS\, without having to engage with each organisation separately. \nExpertise will include: \nAcademic\, clinical\, IP\, regulatory\, clinical adoption\, innovation test beds\, signposting and sectoral networking opportunities. \nWho should apply? \n\nAre you a student\, health professional or company\, developing new products or services?\nDo you need insight on how to develop your research idea into a tangible product?\nLooking to understand how to approach the NHS?\nWant to know what funding is available?\nNeed guidance on PPI\, value proposition\, and/or cost/benefit analysis?\nLooking to increase your competitive advantage?\n\nBooking information: \nIf you would like to discuss your innovation project\, new product development or understand the landscape\, please complete this short online application form here. \nThese workshops have proved extremely popular\, so early booking is recommended. \nDeadline for the Leicestershire Innovation Clinics is Thursday 28th May. \nNote: Applications will be kept open until further notice as there will be ongoing support mechanisms. \nPlease note individuals/companies can only attend one innovation clinic session throughout the series. This programme is supported by the Leicestershire Academic Health Partners Health Innovation Hub\, consisting of: \n\nHealth Innovation East Midlands\nLeicestershire Academic Health Partners\nUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust\nLeicestershire Partnership NHS Trust\nLeicester\, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board\nUniversity of Leicester\n\nFunded through the University of Leicester’s Medical Research Council Impact Accelerator Account.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/leicestershire-innovation-clinics-25th-june-2026/
LOCATION:Charnwood Campus  Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, Charnwood Campus Loughborough\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Reena Mistry":MAILTO:reena@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Medilinks - Meet The Neighbour
DESCRIPTION:         \n\nDate: Tuesday 7 July 2026 \nTime: 12:00pm – 4:00pm \nVenue: Wildes Inns\, Worksop Road\, Clowne\,  Chesterfield\, S43 4TD \n  \nSomething a little different is happening this July… \nWe’re bringing Medilink Midlands and Medilink North together for the very first time for a brand-new ‘Meet The Neighbour’ networking event. \nTaking 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. \nThe focus is simple: high-quality networking between organisations across MedTech and Life Sciences\, in a relaxed setting that supports genuine discussion and new connections. \nWhat to expect:\n\nAn afternoon of structured networking\nA two-course summer buffet\nNew connections across the Midlands and the North\nA relaxed\, informal environment designed for conversation and collaboration\n\nWhether you’re looking to develop partnerships\, meet new contacts\, or broaden your regional network\, this is an opportunity to connect beyond your usual reach. \nGuest speakers will be announced shortly. \nWhy attend? \nBecause the most valuable opportunities often come from connections you wouldn’t normally make within your immediate network. \nAgenda \n12:00 – 12:45 | Arrival & welcome refreshments and networking \n12:45 – 13:00 | Welcome & opening remarks Medilink Midlands & Medilink North \n13:00 – 13:15 | Welcome from Browne Jacobson \n\nVicky Tomlinson | Partner\nGerard Hanratty | Head of Health and Life Sciences\n\n13:15– 13:25 | Guest Speaker 1 \n13:25 – 14:25 | Informal networking & two course summer buffet \n14:25 – 14:35 | Guest Speaker 2 \n14:35 – 15:50 | Discussion networking & interactive activities \n15:50– 16:00 | Closing remarks \n  \nTicket Prices: \nMembers: £20.00 + vat \nNon Members: £30.00 + vat \nPlease email: events@medilinkmidlands.com for your exclusive member discount code. \n  \n\nAccommodation \nIf 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. \nTo access this rate\, you will need to book directly with Wildes Inns\, either by phone or email – please reference Sam Otter – “Meet the Neighbour” \nT        +44(0)1246 387 386 \nE       corporate@wildesinns.co.uk \nBook your place here to be part of this first-ever cross-regional Meet The Neighbour event. \n\nWe look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of great conversation\, connections\, and summer networking. \n\n\nThank you to our Event Sponsor  \n  \nSpeakers\n \nVicky Tomlinson | Partner | Browne Jacbobson Health and Life Sciences \nVicky 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. \nHer 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. \nBeing 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. \n  \n \nGerard Hanratty | Head of Health and Life Sciences | Browne Jacobson Health and Life Sciences \nGerard 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. \nGerard 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.” \nGerard 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. \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilinks-meet-the-neighbour/
LOCATION:Wildes INNS\, Worksop Road\, Clowne\, Chesterfield\, S43 4TD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Reena Mistry":MAILTO:reena@medilinkmidlands.com
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