Medilink North of England News Autumn Winter 2018 Volume 2 | Page 6

MARY HICKEY & EMMA JOHNSON

Medilink North of England has appointed Mary Hickey as its new Senior PR Officer , working alongside PR and Communications Director Jason Brannan , and Emma Johnson as its new International Advisor , working alongside International Manager Tom Elliot .

Mary , who has a BA in Journalism and an PGDip in Broadcast Journalism will support the strategic growth of healthcare organisations across the North of England and Medilink members .

Since joining Medilink North of England in May , Mary has been working closely with clients to create member-specific PR strategies , which raise the regional , national and international business profile of members .

Mary said : “ I ’ ve arrived at Medilink at a really exciting time - the healthcare sector is advancing every day and I look forward to working with a range of innovating and interesting clients .”

Emma , who has a BSc Hons in Chemistry and a background in pharmaceuticals and the vitamins , minerals and supplements sector , helps deliver the Medilink ’ s Department for International Trade contract , working as an International Trade Adviser and Sector Specialist for Life Sciences , as well as supporting the growth of Medilink North of England ’ s exhibition programme .

Emma said : “ Every day at Medilink is different . The busy events calendar complements my day-today role of supporting companies in the Yorkshire and Humber region for the DIT and the fast-paced environment makes for a very exciting role that changes and progresses week on week .”

If you would like to know more about how Medilink can help enhance your connectivity and accelerate your growth , contact connect @ medilink . co . uk or call us on 0114 232 9292

TRIO HEALTHCARE WINS QUEEN ’ S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE

Advanced medical technology provider , Trio Healthcare , have been awarded the prestigious Queen ’ s Award for Enterprise for their pioneering silicone ostomy product , which has improved the lives of patients from across the world .

The Medilink North of England member ’ s lifechanging silicone adhesive , which prevents abdominal stomas from leaking , won the prestigious Queen ’ s Award for Enterprise in April .

Trio Healthcare received the award under the Innovation Category , for its breakthrough patented silicone technology , which has improved the lives of ostomates .

Abdominal stomas are surgically created intestinal openings which are a result of colitis or Crohn ’ s treatment .

All ostomates suffer from leakage and damage to the skin , which dramatically impacts their social life and wellbeing .

To combat this , Trio has developed a unique , secure adhesive known as Trio Responsive ® Silicone , which surrounds the stoma , providing a skin-friendly seal whilst maintaining a secure connection .

Lloyd Pearce , Managing Director from Trio , said : “ We are delighted to win such a prestigious award for our contribution to ostomy care .

“ Due to the stigma associated with body waste and bag leakage , a person ’ s social life and well-being is dependent on the ostomy adhesive and bag ’ s performance .”

The Queen ’ s Awards are presented each year by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her birthday , 21st April .

Every 10 seconds , someone is experiencing a potentially life-threatening asthma attack . An asthma attack can leave you paralysed with fear as you struggle to breathe , speak or ask for help .

Poor self-management of asthma claims countless lives , while costing the medical services billions . Sadly , there is still an awkward stigma attached to using inhalers which urgently needs to be addressed .

But Medilink North of England member Hexa Halers is committed to delivering a new , more positive approach to inhalers which put the user back in control and tackles the stigma . The Wirral-based company have created a new pMDI actuator brand , which morphs into the traditional configuration to be fully functional when needed .

The Hexa Haler is the first device to encourage the formation of a positive relationship with the inhaler and offer haptic feedback . The patented polygon rotation device generates a vibration when you press it , as a form of reward , encouraging user engagement and mutual interaction .

Instead of a standard inhaler which is only used when specifically needed , the Hexa Haler becomes part of the user ’ s lifestyle , which boosts self-management of the condition . The device ’ s colour can also be personalised alongside other peripheral materials .

CEO of Hexa Halers , Mike Howell , said : “ Our device could be potentially life-changing for people with asthma – it puts them in control of their condition and gives them a real sense of confidence .”

Medilink member , Aptus Clinical have entered into a global research and development partnership with American biopharmaceutical company , Artelo Biosciences and Indian-based science research company , Sygene . Aptus Clinical , who specialise in combatting cancer and rare diseases through early clinical trials has partnered with the two global healthcare companies to research and develop a new drug that can help cancer patients suffering from anorexia or weight loss .

The newly developed drug , ART27.13 has already shown promising results in five phase 1 clinical studies including 200 subjects . In initial clinical trials , the drug demonstrated a statistically and dose-proportional increase in body weight . The drug which has also shown direct anti-tumour activity represents a new therapeutic class of anti-cancer medicine . The global partnership is a premier example of how global partners with a common interest can be harnessed inside the exciting research and development environment within the healthcare sector in the United Kingdom .

CEO of Aptus Clinical , Steve McConchie said : “ It is an honour to be a part of such an innovative delivery model that globally integrates the best in drug discovery and clinical development expertise to support Artelo in its efforts to develop future novel oncology drugs for the benefit of patients .”

Medlink member , Granton Medical Ltd , a Sheffield-based medical device packaging company have secured business with another Medlink member , Manchester-based Bailey Instruments .

This partnership is a great example of investing in skills and innovation in the North of England , as Bailey Instruments , who manufacture medical instruments , previously worked with a company in China for their business needs .

Whilst Bailey Instruments will continue to work with China , they looked to their Northern neighbours following the win of a new NHS contract as they needed a shorter lead time service with smaller production runs and greater flexibility . Granton Medical ’ s automated packaging technology is a crucial part of its offering and expansion and allows the company to launch smaller and more specific runs of items – ideal for clients such as Bailey Instruments .

Director of Granton Medical Ltd , Katie Kirkby said : “ Our working relationship is a great example of bringing business back to the North of England and a celebration of Northern pride . I ’ m delighted that Bailey Instruments chose Granton Medical as their UK sterile packaging provider . This partnership is a boost to the local economy and invests in skills and innovation right here in the North .”

To enquire about Granton ’ s services visit : www . granton-medical . co . uk

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