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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The Academic Health Science Network response to COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Hear from the Academic Health Science Network and how they are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic\, this webinar will cover: \nSupporting innovators with digital and tech solutions available for health and social care organisations\n• Registering products\n• National links\n• Funding for COVID related work \nPatient safety support and resources\n• Safe tracheostomy care\n• Deterioration and escalation resources\n• PPE for care homes\n• Electronic repeat dispensing \nDURATION: 30 minutes \nThis free to attend webinar will be held as part of the ACTIS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Click here to be redirected to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £65\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nSpeaker: Nicholas Brown\, Commercial Manager\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network  \n\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. \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-the-academic-health-science-network-response-to-covid-19/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200507T093000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Is your Business Case NHS Ready?
DESCRIPTION:[box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Due to the recent outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19)\, we have regrettably had to postpone this event. We will endeavour to reschedule this event as soon as possible. We sincerely apologise for this inconvenience and will update our website with further information as soon as this becomes available. If you have any questions\, please email us at info@medilinkem.com\, or call us on 0115 822 3154.  [/box] \n \n \nThe challenge as innovators and companies to the NHS\, is often that when you have a product that improves patient outcomes and saves cost\, you still cannot get it adopted by the NHS. This is often because there is not a fully developed business case. \nDelivered by EMAHSN staff\, this interactive and informative event will enable you to prepare better business case \nDuring the event you will learn about: \n-What is a business case\, what is its purpose and why it is so important? \n-Who reviews the business case and how are they evaluated from a commissioning point of view? \n-How to construct a good business case \nThis is the second part of a 3 workshop programme ‘Getting Ready for NHS Market Entry ‘\, designed to get you ready to successfully secure business with NHS Organisations. Please see below for details of part 3. \nThis free to attend event is being held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund\, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project. \nProgramme and Speaker Profiles to follow. \nPlaces are strictly limited to one delegate per organisation. Priority will be given to SMEs within the East Midlands region. \nNon-Attendance: should you book on Medilink East Midlands events and fail to attend on two occasions without letting us know\, we reserve the right to refuse to accept bookings from your organisation in the future. \n \nPart 3 – ‘Creating Valid Evidence & Evaluation for the NHS’ Wednesday 20 May\, BioCity Nottingham. For further details please click here.  POSTPONED \nAlternative Dates for Part 2 (to register your interest please click here quoting which date you are interested in) \n\nThursday 18 June\, Lincolnshire\, Venue TBC. For further details please click here. POSTPONED\nThursday 10 September\, Kettering Conference Centre\, Kettering\, Northamptonshire. For further details please click here.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/is-your-business-case-nhs-ready-2/
LOCATION:Leicester Venue TBC\, Leicester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Project Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200507T113000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Innovation Support through the lockdown
DESCRIPTION:Medilink EM remains open for business during this unsettling period and we will continue to support our members\, clients and the life sciences community\, albeit in a more virtual way. \nJoin this webinar to find out how Medilink EM helps life science companies to form partnerships\, develop new products and services and share ideas\, through our business support projects and how we can help you! \nThe webinar will cover all three of our projects available to small to medium sized life science businesses: INSTILS\, SoLSTICE\, ACTIS\n– INSTILS project operates in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire\n– SoLSTICE project operates in Leicester and Leicestershire\n– ACTIS project operates in the South-East Midlands \nDuring the webinar you will find out: \n– How we can support you to fast-track your innovations and bring your ideas to market\n– How you can obtain advice from our business advisors\n– plus information on the grants we have available to help companies overcome innovation barriers \nDURATION: 30 MINUTES \nThis free to attend webinar will be held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Click here to be redirected to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £65\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nThe presenters during this webinar from the Medilink East Midlands team are: \n Melanie Davidson\, Project Manager – Innovation \n Jo Maltby\, Project Leader – Innovation \n Teresa Smith\, Project Leader – Innovation
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-innovation-support-through-the-lockdown/
CATEGORIES:Project Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200513T130000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Furlough Leave and the extension of its availability
DESCRIPTION:Join Shakespeare Martineau Partner\, Rhys Wyborn\, for an insight into Furlough Leave and the extension of its availability. \nOn 20 March 2020\, the government announced a new package of business support measures to help businesses during the economic crisis created by COVID-19. An important part of the package is the Corona Job Retention Scheme\, also referred to as ‘Furlough Leave’. \nThis webinar will cover:\n• Key details of the scheme & common questions that arise\n• What should employers be considering should the scheme not be extended beyond June 2020?\n• Where may redundancies need to be considered? \nThis webinar is open to Life Science businesses who are seeking to learn about furlough leave and wish to ask questions directly to the experts. \nDURATION: 30 minutes\nPRICING: Free of Charge \nThis free to attend webinar will be held as part of the SoLSTICE programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Click here to be redirected to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £65\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \n\nSpeaker: Rhys Wyborn\, Partner\, Shakespeare Martineau\nRhys is an employment law specialist helping employers manage their staff and HR issues from recruitment through to termination of the employment relationship\, with everything in between! Specialisms include: – handling disciplinary and grievance issues; defending unfair dismissal and discrimination claims; redundancy and business reorganisations; TUPE transfers and corporate support; drafting bespoke employment contracts and HR policies. He is also regularly instructed to advise on severance agreements for senior executives and other employees\, including the drafting of terms and negotiating matters to a conclusion. Rhys also provides training on HR issues via seminars and forums and bespoke training events for clients including Mock Tribunals and managing investigations.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-furlough-leave-and-the-extension-of-its-availability/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200514T110000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The tax consequences of COVID-19 and The Future Fund
DESCRIPTION:Specifically tailored to small to medium sized businesses in the Life Sciences sector\, this webinar alongside Edwards Chartered Accountants will inform you on: \n– The tax consequences of COVID\, i.e\, no change in pay out of R&D tax credits\, PAYE arrears don’t appear to be deducted from the R&D\, deferral of VAT liabilities\n– Extending filing deadlines at Companies House as a result of COVID\n– No payments on account required for self-assessment for July 20\n– The Future Fund \nThe webinar will also include the opportunity to pose your questions to the experts. \nDURATION: 1 hour \nThis free to attend webinar will be held as part of the ACTIS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Click here to be redirected to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £127\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nSpeakers:  \n\nNeil Taylor\, Director\, Edwards Chartered Accountants  \nNeil is an experienced business compliance and advisory director with over 30 years’ experience in general practice. Neil’s clients encompass a wide range of industry sectors and\, in addition to technology start-ups which is his specialism. \nNeil heads up Edwards Technology\, research and development team which looks after the needs of the firm’s numerous technology clients. He and his team have helped deliver over £10m in research and development tax credit refunds for clients over the past year. \n\nAndrew Palmer\, R&D Tax and Accounts Manager \nAndy joined Edwards in 2014 and specialises in assisting science and technology companies which are involved in R&D.  Andy is also involved with completion of grant audit assignments and SEIS/EIS compliance which are a regular requirement for new companies raising finance. \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-the-tax-consequences-of-covid-19-and-the-future-fund/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200520T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200520T130000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Creating Valid Evidence & Evaluation for the NHS
DESCRIPTION:[box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Due to the recent outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19)\, we have regrettably had to postpone this event. We will endeavour to reschedule this event as soon as possible. We sincerely apologise for this inconvenience and will update our website with further information as soon as this becomes available. If you have any questions\, please email us at info@medilinkem.com\, or call us on 0115 822 3154. [/box] \n \n  \n  \nYou will be introduced to the evidence you will need to develop\, how the evidence will be assessed and evaluated to review the value of products\, interventions and services to the NHS\, including their cost-effectiveness. With insights provided in to the principles and models of evaluation and principles of study design for evaluating health care interventions\, you will start to develop the kinds of evidence that the healthcare system really want to support their buying decisions. There will also be the opportunity to learn about the possible routes to finding funding trials. \nDelivered by EMAHSN staff\, this interactive and informative event will inform you on the evidence you will need and more. \nThis is the third part of a 3 workshop programme ‘Getting Ready for NHS Market Entry ‘\, designed to get you ready to successfully secure business with NHS Organisations. \nProgramme and Speaker Profiles to follow. \nPlaces are strictly limited to one delegate per organisation. Priority will be given to SMEs. \nNon-Attendance: should you book on Medilink East Midlands events and fail to attend on two occasions without letting us know\, we reserve the right to refuse to accept bookings from your organisation in the future. \n \n  \n  \n  \nAlternative Date for Part 3 \n\nWednesday 15 July – Leicestershire\, Venue TBC. For further details please click here.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/creating-valid-evidence-evaluation-for-the-nhs-2/
LOCATION:We are Pioneer Group Nottingham\, Innovation Building\, (formerly BioCity)\, Pennyfoot Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 1GF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Project Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200520T110000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL MEETING: Innovation during lockdown - Speak to the Advisers
DESCRIPTION:Medilink EM remains open for business during this unsettling period and we will continue to support our members\, clients and the life sciences community\, albeit in a more virtual way. \nFollowing on from our webinar\, join two of our Advisers for a more detailed discussion on innovation support and how our projects can help. We will talk through examples of the types of projects we can fund and also what other support is available in your region. \nDuring the meeting you will: \n– Find out how we can support you to fast-track your innovations and bring your ideas to market\n– Chat with our knowledgeable advisers and find out how you can obtain further support\n– Receive information on the grants we have available to help companies overcome innovation barriers \nWe will also be joined by a representative of The South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP)\, who will be in attendance to provide information on the specific support SEMLEP are able to offer across the South East Midlands. \nDURATION: 1 HOUR \nPLEASE NOTE: The funding and support discussed in this meeting is only available for companies in the East Midlands region. \nThis free to attend meeting will be held as part of the ACTIS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Click here to be redirected to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £127\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nPresenters: \n Teresa Smith\, Project Leader – Innovation\, Medilink East Midlands \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  Neil Barnes\, Project Leader – Innovation\, Medilink East Midlands \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-innovation-during-lockdown-speak-to-the-advisers/
CATEGORIES:Project Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200521T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200521T120000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Funding Innovation in Health and Life Sciences
DESCRIPTION:Join TBAT Directors\, Matt Symonds and Sam Stephens to learn about the Grant Funding opportunities currently available for the Health & Life Sciences sector and how to apply! \nGrant Funding is available through many funding bodies to accelerate innovation in the UK by de-risking highly innovative research and development projects. \nCurrent competitions have up to £20 million available for businesses to apply for\, but the competition can be fierce – knowing how to apply is essential! \nAgenda:\n– Overview of current grant funding opportunities\n– COVID-19 Grant Funding schemes\n– How to apply to Innovate UK \nThe webinar will also include the opportunity to pose your questions to the experts. \nDURATION: 1 hour \nPRICING: Free of charge \nThis free to attend webinar will be held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Click here to be redirected to further information about the project. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £127\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nSpeaker Profiles: \nMatt Symonds\, Managing Director\, TBAT Innovation Ltd \nMatt Symonds joined TBAT Innovation in 2007 and shortly after became a Director of the business. He has a mechanical engineering degree and is an experienced project manager as a result of ten years’ experience in the Aerospace\, Power Generation and Rail sectors with companies like Rolls-Royce and Bombardier Transportation. \n  \n \nSam Stephens\, Director\, TBAT Innovation Ltd \nSam Stephens founded TBAT in 2002. As a founding Director of the business\, Sam heads up the R&D Tax Credit team. He began his career at Rolls-Royce Aerospace as a graduate and manufacturing engineer and has continued that passion about engineering\, innovation and new technology throughout his career and personal life. \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-funding-innovation-in-health-and-life-sciences/
CATEGORIES:Project Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200527T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200527T113000
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SUMMARY:East Midlands Academic Health Science Network Virtual Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:A chance to meet other businesses\, share ideas and hear what’s happening from the EMAHSN Team. \nJoin EMAHSN for a virtual coffee break on Wednesday 27 May at 10.30am. \nNetworking opportunities are a key part of Medilink EM events and whilst the current COVID-19 crisis won’t allow face to face events\, we have introduced this online opportunity to enable the life sciences community to still connect with one another. In this informal gathering\, hosted by Nick Brown\, Commercial Manager at EMAHSN\, you will have the opportunity to share your current challenges and experiences and find out how the EMAHSN can help. \nThis coffee break will be held on a regular basis over the coming months and this week’s theme will be ‘Preparing for the new normal’. This gives a chance to discuss and share the changes and challenges of the new working practices and how the health system will look to recover from the current crisis. \nGrab a coffee\, a biscuit and join us. \nJoining details will provided to delegates by a member of the Medilink EM 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. \n  \nChairman:  \n \n  \nNick Brown\, Commercial Manager\, EMAHSN
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/east-midlands-academic-health-science-network-virtual-coffee-break/
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