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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T130000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: XR Hub - Health & Life Sciences Matchmaking for Innovation & Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:            \n\nThe XR Health\, Care & Life Sciences Hub is hosting a structured matchmaking session designed to create practical collaborations between challenge owners\, XR solution providers and enabling partners across healthcare\, life sciences\, manufacturing\, training and related sectors. \nThis includes clinical applications\, workforce development\, simulation and training\, advanced manufacturing\, and other areas where immersive technologies can improve outcomes\, efficiency or innovation in the health and life science sector. \n\n  \nAgenda \n1pm          Arrival & registration \n1:30pm    Welcome \n1:45pm    Challenge Showcase \n2:15pm    Matchmaking Session \n4pm         Depart \n  \n \n  \nTo find out more on the WMHTC click here.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/xr-hub-health-life-sciences-matchmaking-for-innovation-collaboration/
LOCATION:STEAMHouse Birmingham\, Belmont Row\, Birmingham\, B4 7RQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event,WMHTC North Star
ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T153000
DTSTAMP:20260310T134656Z
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: WMHTC - North Star Workshop 3 - Action Lines & Delivery Model
DESCRIPTION:This activity aims to bring together triple helix partners (industry\, academia\, and government) to collaboratively establish the West Midlands Health Technologies Cluster (WMHTC) North Star and Action Plan – its Vision\, Mission\, and Action Lines. \nThis work will help build a new partnership-based strategy for the cluster\, strengthen collaboration\, and align stakeholders behind a shared purpose.\n  \nDuring Workshop 3\, participants will: \n\nDevelop practical\, measurable action lines to achieve the vision and mission. \n\n\nExplore partnership-based delivery models and governance structures. \n\n\nPrioritise initiatives that strengthen collaboration and impact. \n\n  \nIf you are a senior leader or decision maker working within industry\, government or academia\, and would like to attend this event\, please email: events@wmhtc.co.uk. \n*Please note: Places are limited. \n\n  \nFor information around workshop 1 click here.\nFor information around workshop 2 click here.\n  \n \nEach Workshop to be facilitated by Alison Partridge – Head of Inclusive Economy at Newable \nAlison leads the design and delivery of programmes that create meaningful opportunities for local communities and support the development of fair\, resilient\, and innovative local economies. \nShe is an experienced and adaptable economic development professional with deep expertise in inclusive enterprise\, entrepreneurship\, and place‑based growth across UK and European cities. Over her 35+ year career\, she has worked at the intersection of policy\, partnerships\, and programme delivery\, co‑creating and securing funding for initiatives that respond to complex and evolving socio‑economic contexts. \nAlison has played a prominent role within Europe’s Cities Knowledge Exchange and Learning Programmes\, leading multiple networks of EU cities committed to building inclusive\, knowledge‑based economies. Her work has centred on enabling knowledge exchange\, strengthening collaboration\, and supporting stakeholders to co‑create local action plans. \nIn 2016\, Alison co‑founded OneTech\, a catalyst for inclusion in the startup ecosystem\, which equips underserved communities with the networks\, skills\, and confidence to start and grow businesses. Between 2023 and 2025\, she co‑led London’s Inclusive Health & Life Sciences Coalition\, bringing together eight central London local authorities and MedCity to broaden access\, investment\, and opportunities across the sector. From 2024 to 2026\, she also supported Tech SY stakeholders to co‑create an ambitious action plan to expand the region’s tech entrepreneurship ecosystem. \n  \nTo find out more on the WMHTC click here.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-wmhtc-north-star-workshop-3-action-lines-delivery-model/
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:IN-PERSON: WMHTC - North Star Workshop 2 - Co-Creation of Vision & Mission
DESCRIPTION:This activity aims to bring together triple helix partners (industry\, academia\, and government) to collaboratively establish the West Midlands Health Technologies Cluster (WMHTC) North Star and Action Plan – its Vision\, Mission\, and Action Lines. \nThis work will help build a new partnership-based strategy for the cluster\, strengthen collaboration\, and align stakeholders behind a shared purpose.\n  \nDuring workshop 2\, Participants will:  \n\nCodevelop the core thrust of the Vision (direction\, ambition\, long-termterm aspiration). \nShape the underpinning Mission (purpose\, focus\, and role of the cluster). \nWork within clear guiderails\, ensuring discussion remains strategic and aligned to cluster goals. \n\nIf you are a senior leader or decision maker working within industry\, government or academia\, and would like to attend this event\, please email: events@wmhtc.co.uk. \n*Please note: Places are limited. \n  \nFor information around workshop 1 click here.\nFor information around workshop 3 click here.\n  \n \nEach Workshop to be facilitated by Alison Partridge – Head of Inclusive Economy at Newable \nAlison leads the design and delivery of programmes that create meaningful opportunities for local communities and support the development of fair\, resilient\, and innovative local economies. \nShe is an experienced and adaptable economic development professional with deep expertise in inclusive enterprise\, entrepreneurship\, and place‑based growth across UK and European cities. Over her 35+ year career\, she has worked at the intersection of policy\, partnerships\, and programme delivery\, co‑creating and securing funding for initiatives that respond to complex and evolving socio‑economic contexts. \nAlison has played a prominent role within Europe’s Cities Knowledge Exchange and Learning Programmes\, leading multiple networks of EU cities committed to building inclusive\, knowledge‑based economies. Her work has centred on enabling knowledge exchange\, strengthening collaboration\, and supporting stakeholders to co‑create local action plans. \nIn 2016\, Alison co‑founded OneTech\, a catalyst for inclusion in the startup ecosystem\, which equips underserved communities with the networks\, skills\, and confidence to start and grow businesses. Between 2023 and 2025\, she co‑led London’s Inclusive Health & Life Sciences Coalition\, bringing together eight central London local authorities and MedCity to broaden access\, investment\, and opportunities across the sector. From 2024 to 2026\, she also supported Tech SY stakeholders to co‑create an ambitious action plan to expand the region’s tech entrepreneurship ecosystem. \n  \nTo find out more on the WMHTC click here \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-wmhtc-north-star-workshop-2-co-creation-of-vision-mission/
LOCATION:Park Regis\, 160 Broad Street\, Five ways\, Birmingham\, B15 1DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event,WMHTC North Star
ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T123000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: WMHTC - North Star Workshop 1 - Insight & Evidence
DESCRIPTION:This activity aims to bring together triple helix partners (industry\, academia\, and government) to collaboratively establish the West Midlands Health Technologies Cluster (WMHTC) North Star and Action Plan – its Vision\, Mission\, and Action Lines. \nThis work will help build a new partnership-based strategy for the cluster\, strengthen collaboration\, and align stakeholders behind a shared purpose.\n  \nWorkshop 1 of 3: Insight & Evidence Session \nRather than critiquing the current Vision/Mission (which may dilute engagement)\, this session will: \n\nPresent an evidence base drawing on known exemplars\, existing WMHTC materials\, and mapped ecosystem insights.\n\n\nEnable participants to identify the implications of this evidence for WMHTC’s future direction.\n\n\nSurface strategic opportunities\, challenges\, and areas of shared importance.\n\nPurpose: Build a common understanding and create momentum for genuine cocreation. \n  \nIf you are a senior leader or decision maker working within industry\, government or academia\, and would like to attend this event\, please email: events@wmhtc.co.uk. \n*Please note: Places are limited. \n  \nFor information around workshop 2 click here.\nFor information around workshop 3 click here.\n  \n \nEach Workshop to be facilitated by Alison Partridge – Head of Inclusive Economy at Newable \nAlison leads the design and delivery of programmes that create meaningful opportunities for local communities and support the development of fair\, resilient\, and innovative local economies. \nShe is an experienced and adaptable economic development professional with deep expertise in inclusive enterprise\, entrepreneurship\, and place‑based growth across UK and European cities. Over her 35+ year career\, she has worked at the intersection of policy\, partnerships\, and programme delivery\, co‑creating and securing funding for initiatives that respond to complex and evolving socio‑economic contexts. \nAlison has played a prominent role within Europe’s Cities Knowledge Exchange and Learning Programmes\, leading multiple networks of EU cities committed to building inclusive\, knowledge‑based economies. Her work has centred on enabling knowledge exchange\, strengthening collaboration\, and supporting stakeholders to co‑create local action plans. \nIn 2016\, Alison co‑founded OneTech\, a catalyst for inclusion in the startup ecosystem\, which equips underserved communities with the networks\, skills\, and confidence to start and grow businesses. Between 2023 and 2025\, she co‑led London’s Inclusive Health & Life Sciences Coalition\, bringing together eight central London local authorities and MedCity to broaden access\, investment\, and opportunities across the sector. From 2024 to 2026\, she also supported Tech SY stakeholders to co‑create an ambitious action plan to expand the region’s tech entrepreneurship ecosystem. \n  \nTo find out more on the WMHTC click here
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-wmhtc-north-star-workshop-1-insight-evidence/
LOCATION:Salts Healthcare\, Unit 1\, Richard St\, Aston\, B7 4AA
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event,WMHTC North Star
ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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