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SUMMARY:Is Your Business Case NHS Ready?
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nProgramme\nSpeaker Profiles \nDelegate List \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 \nALTERNATIVE DATES \nPart 3 – ‘Creating Valid Evidence & Evaluation for the NHS’  Thursday 19 March\, Kettering Conference & Leisure Village\, Northampton. For further details please click here. \nAlternative Dates for Part 2 : \n\nThursday 7 May\, Leicestershire\, Venue TBC. For further details please click here.\nThursday 18 June\, Lincolnshire\, Venue TBC. For further details please click here.\nThursday 10 September\, Northamptonshire\, Venue TBC. For further details please click here.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/is-your-business-case-nhs-ready/
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="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:Are you an Innovator working in mHealth?
DESCRIPTION:Aimed to give developers clear guidance\, helping to get the right market with the right product\, fit for NHS and worldwide quality standards \nThe NHS and national health bodies across the world are revolutionising services through the integration of digital health solutions\, leading to more patient-centered and efficient care. Frameworks guide the identification of health apps that will safely make the biggest impact in terms of improving outcomes. \nAs a developer\, it can be hard to know what technical requirements and evaluation will be imperative\, and how to navigate the system to ensure the right people know about your innovation. \nThis half day workshop aims to give developers clear guidance\, helping to get the right market with the right product\, fit for NHS and worldwide quality standards. Industry experts will provide practical advice\, with useful tools to future proof your innovation and be business ready. \nYou will hear from: \n-ORCHA Co-Founder & COO\, Tim Andrews & ORCHA Associate Paul Davies\n-Wayne Shirt and Marcus Hinde from NHS Digital\n-Medilink West Midlands and real life case studies. \nCome and be part of the day\, to learn: \n-What the app accreditation landscape is across the UK\, EU and globally\n-Deep dive into the Medical Device Regulations and what this means for you and your product\n-mHealth Regulation and technical Safety – What are the current regulations and what new requirements are coming shortly for mhealth?\n-Real life examples on how and where are Apps being used in clinical practice today? And what are the barriers and opportunities to making mhealth part of what is done in everyday clinical practice?\n-Useful\, practical take away tools\n-Networking opportunities \nProgramme: \n12:00 – Arrival\, registration and networking lunch \n12:45 – Presentations commence \n15:00 – Refreshment break \n17:00 – Event concludes \nBooking information: \nTo secure your place please complete the online booking form. Invoices will be issued once registration is complete. If you have any queries please click here to contact Zoe Heather. \nMedilink member – £20+VAT / Non-member – £35+VAT \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/are-you-an-innovator-working-in-mhealth/
LOCATION:Kuehne+Nagel Ltd\, 3 Avenue Road\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B6 4DU
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200311T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200311T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T021824
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SUMMARY:How to increase quality & manufacturing processes through digitisation
DESCRIPTION:Medilink WM and MasterControl invite you to attend a free workshop to learn more about the changing medical device regulatory environments\, successfully navigating audits and the value of using digital solutions for managing quality and compliance. Offering attendees a better understanding of ‘How to be nimble in an ever-changing regulatory environment and easily manage the audit process with digitisation.’ \nHighly-knowledgeable life sciences industry experts will provide valuable insight on these topics and demonstrate how medical device and component manufacturers can position themselves for success. \nYou will hear from industry experts including Stephen Turnock\, Global Sales Director EMEA\, MasterControl and guest speaker Matthew Theobald\, Three Circles who will cover: \n\nMedical Device Audit Fundamentals\, MD SAP including the regulatory impact on audits\nAssessing your company’s current readiness for implementing a quality platform\, (MasterControl EBR)\nAn overview of the regulatory and quality management system requirements for a concept medical device\, understand the technical document that should be in place and explore risk management.\nImprove Product Quality & Operational Efficiency with Paperless Processes\n\nAttendees also have the opportunity to a private tour of the MTC facility. \nThis workshop will include opportunities to network and learn from your peers about their best practices and use of technology to navigate regulatory pathways and achieve compliance.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/how-to-increase-quality-manufacturing-processes-through-digitisation/
LOCATION:The MTC\, Ansty Park\, Coventry\, CV7 9JU
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200311T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T021824
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SUMMARY:Food Supplements Special Interest Group (SIG)
DESCRIPTION:So for the first Food Supplement Special Interest Group meeting of 2020\, sees us taking a forward look as we start a new decade. \nWe know that by 11 March 2020\, we will have left Europe but remain in transition – what else does the future hold in the world of food supplementation?\nWe look to share research on Vitamin B12\, take a look at Veganism\, share insights from Accelerate Associates and consider personalised nutrition. \nNo look forward would not be complete without a dip in nostalgia\, with a brief look back at the 2010’s. \nThis free to attend event 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 £255\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nProgramme  \nSpeaker Profiles \n  \n[popup_trigger id=”1980″ tag=”button” classes=”eventbutton”]Book Now[/popup_trigger] \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. \nHow to find BioCity\, Nottingham: \nFor a map and directions\, please click here to visit the venue’s website. Please note BioCity Nottingham cannot provide car parking for event delegates. However\, the Motorpoint Arena Car Park operated by Nottingham City Council is open 24 hours and has 700 car parking spaces\, which are accessible to all visiting BioCity.  The address for the car park is: City Link\, Nottingham\, NG2 4LA and is situated behind BioCity. An early bird rate is offered at £4 if you park and pay before 9.30 am. \nThe nearest train station is Nottingham station\, which is approximately 8 minutes walk. \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/food-supplements-special-interest-group-sig-9/
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200312T130000
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SUMMARY:Infectious Diseases Special Interest Group (SIG)
DESCRIPTION:The next Infectious Diseases Special Interest Group (SIG) will take place on Thursday 12 March in Leicester. The theme for this SIG is ‘Infection control of biofilms: new perspectives on tackling a persistent problem’. \nThe event will include presentations on: \n– Communicating with biofilms to improve removal \n– Biofilm and its effect on Vascular Access Devices \n– Commercialisation of an anti-biofilm polymer coating \n– Novel approaches to probing the microniches of biofilms and develop enhanced antimicrobial strategies \n  \nThis free to attend event is 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. This event is classed as State Aid to participating businesses\, the value of which is £380\, but is delivered completely free of charge to participants. \nProgramme \nSpeaker Profiles \nDelegate List \n\nHow to find Winstanley House\, Leicester: \nAccess to Winstanley House is through a public park\, please enter via Hinckley Road – if using a Sat Nav use the postcode LE3 1HX.  Parking is available on site and free of charge to delegates. To view a map on the venue’s website\, please click here. The nearest train station is Leicester train station\, which is 4 miles from the venue.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/infectious-diseases-special-interest-group-sig-7/
LOCATION:Winstanley House\, Hinckley Road\, Leicester\, LE3 1HX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Project Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200318T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200318T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T021824
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Event: How Healthy is Your Business?
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED \nDue 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. \nWe sincerely apologise for this inconvenience and will update our website with further information as soon as this becomes available.\nIf you have any questions\, please email us at info@medilinkem.com\, or call us on 0115 822 3154. \nThis breakfast event in partnership with BHIB Insurance will provide an insight into the current challenges faced by SMEs. \nThe event will cover: \n-GDPR & Cyber threats \n-Fostering Wellness in the Workplace \n-Doing Business in a difficult climate \nProgramme \nSpeaker Profiles \nBHIB Insurance are proud Patrons of Medilink East Midlands. BHIB are a staunchly independent Insurance Broker based in the heart of the East Midlands. Their clients’ needs are always at the heart of everything they do and this has been the case for the over 50 years. Their Chartered Insurance Broker status is reassurance that when you deal with BHIB you are dealing with proven certified Insurance professionals. For more information please visit www.bhibinsurance.co.uk \n  \nHow to find AGM House: \nFor directions and a map to AGM House\, please click here.  The nearest mainline station is Leicester station\, which is 4.7 miles away.  Limited parking is available on site. \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/breakfast-event-how-healthy-is-your-business/
LOCATION:AGM House\, 3 Barton Close\, Grove Park\, Enderby\, Leicestershire\, LE19 1SJ
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Rudzki":MAILTO:info@medilinkem.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200319T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T021824
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SUMMARY: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 \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 into 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 wants 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 of 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 \nSpeaker Profiles \nDelegate List \nPlaces are strictly limited to one delegate per organisation. Priority will be given to SMEs. \n[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\nHow to find Kettering Conference & Leisure Village: \nFor details on how to find the venue\, please click here to visit the venue’s website.  If using SatNav\, use postcode: NN15 6PB\, there is plenty of on-site complimentary car parking available.  Kettering train station is a 15-minute walk. \n\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 \nAlternative Dates for Part 3: \n\nWednesday 20 May – Nottinghamshire\, Venue TBC. For further information please click here.\nWednesday 15 July – Leicestershire\, Venue TBC. For further information please click here.\n\n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/creating-valid-evidence-evaluation-for-the-nhs/
LOCATION:Kettering Conference & Leisure Village\, Thurston Drive\, Kettering\, Northamptonshire\, NN15 6PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Project Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Horizon 2020 Cascade Funding Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will give an overview in how to apply for this funding and help with search for partners. \nThis briefing event is an opportunity for you to find out more about H2020 Cascade Funding opportunities\, background information and support available for both UK and European organisations. \nCascade Funding\, also known as Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP)\, is a mechanism of the European Commission to distribute public funds in order to create new companies\, increase their scalability\, SMEs and / or mid-cap companies\, in the adoption or development of digital innovation. \nThe main objective of this financing method is to simplify administrative procedures with SMEs\, thus allowing some projects financed by the EU to issue\, in turn\, open calls to obtain more funding. \nCascade Funding opportunities to be covered in this webinar will include: \n– NGI Explorers second Open call – Expedition to the US\n– NGI Zero PET calls 6 and 7\n– NGI Zero Discovery calls 6 and 7\n– Data Portability and Services Incubator (DAPSI-OC1)\n– 4th open call for Bilateral Technology Transfer Experiments (TTX) (TETRAMAX: TEchnology -TRAnsfer via Multinational Application eXperiments)\n– Cross-border multi-KET projects for integration of clean production in manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (KET4CleanProduction)\n– XR4ALL open call for proposals\n– Innovation vouchers for SMEs – Digital Innovation in the Food Industry\n– Travel vouchers for SMEs – Digital Innovation in the Food Industry\n– Block.IS Cluster Missions Open Call\n– Travel vouchers – Digital Enterprise Innovations for Bioimaging\, Biosensing and Biobanking Industries\n– ROSIN Open Call (ROS-Industrial quality-assured robot software components) \nTo view more details and to register online\, click here. 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-horizon-2020-cascade-funding-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200331T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T021824
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SUMMARY:Webinar: DCMS 5G Create - Competition Briefing
DESCRIPTION:DCMS\, working with UK5G\, is running a set of online webinars for the 5G Create Project as part of the 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme. \nUp to £30m will be available in this open competition\, aiming to explore and develop new use-cases and sustainable business models for 5G applications and services. \nParticipants will be briefed on the scope\, eligibility and how to make an application for funding. \n5G Create is open to all sectors\, including: Creative Industries\, Utilities (Energy and water)\, Health and Social Care and Logistics. \nThe 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme is the Government’s nationally coordinated programme of investment in 5G. The Programme looks to harness areas where the UK has a competitive advantage – such as in scientific research\, engineering talent and our rich variety of technology businesses. The Programme is working to deliver the following objectives: \n– Accelerate the deployment of 5G networks and ensure the UK can take early advantage of the applications those networks can enable\n– Maximise the productivity and efficiency benefits to the UK from 5G\n– Create new opportunities for UK businesses at home and abroad and encourage inward investment \nAlso\, if you are looking for potential collaborators there will be an opportunity for delegates to deliver a two-minute pitch to the room with a max of two slides for each pitch. \nTo find out more and to register\, click here.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-dcms-5g-create-competition-briefing/
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200331T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200331T154500
DTSTAMP:20260423T021824
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SUMMARY:Software/AI Medical Device EU MDR CE Marking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:SEHTA and Psephos Biomedica next workshop is on Software / AI Medical Device EU MDR CE Marking. \nWhy attend? \nThere has been an explosion of software health technologies applying algorithms and artificial intelligence to address medical needs\, furthermore many traditional devices are adding software components or becoming digital. \nIn order to make these medical technologies available in Europe\, they must be CE marked which is currently governed by the Medical Device Directive and will be replaced in May 2020  by the new EU Medical Device Regulations (2017/745 & 746). \nDate:  Wednesday 31st March 2020 \nVenue:  Hill Dickinson\, Broadgate Tower\, 20 Primrose Street\, London EC2A 2EW \nTime:  10:30 – 15:45 \nCost:  SEHTA members fee: £270 + VAT / Non-Members: £320 + VAT per delegate \nNot a member of SEHTA?  It’s free to join – just click here \nFor more information and to register please click here
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/software-ai-medical-device-eu-mdr-ce-marking-workshop/
LOCATION:Hill Dickinson\, Broadgate Tower\, 20 Primrose Street\, London\, EC2A 2EW
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
ORGANIZER;CN="SEHTA":MAILTO:info@sehta.co.uk
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