Medical device engineering has never been simple, but the nature of that complexity is changing. As systems become more capable, the burden of integrating motion components has emerged as a primary design challenge. Surgical robots continue to advance. Powered surgical hand tools are becoming smalle
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has become the latest organisation to announce that it will host an Elevate health tech showcase to inspire staff at all levels with the latest in technology and digital innovation. Health tech growth partner Highland launched the Elevate showcas
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, signals the roll-out of value-based procurement across the NHS in England. After more than three years in development, the government has today (11th June 2026) begun the rol
The dust has settled on Med-Tech Expo 2026, leaving the UK medical device industry with plenty to digest. The exhibition floor in Hall 7 of the NEC hummed with enthusiasm throughout the two days, and that buzz has continued into the post-event conversation on social media. The conference sessions sp
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is introducing a new digital platform designed to help tackle rising demand for ADHD and autism assessments and improve the efficiency of neurodevelopmental services. The Trust has partnered with digital health company Psyomics to implement beseen for Neuro
Birmingham Research Park is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Any milestone creates an opportunity to take stock about where you’ve come from and where you’re going – which seems timely given ongoing debates about what difference location makes in an era of flexible working. The concept of
Emergency medical service SAMU de Paris has achieved an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rate that they say is four times the global average, through a rescue therapy called ECPR. Previously largely confined to hospitals, deployment on Paris streets has been supported in part with the help of
Tomorrow, the UK MedTech community converges on Birmingham. In this comprehensive 5-minute preview, we show you highlights from our conversations with speakers, previous shows, and give you a flavour of what to expect this year. The countdown is almost over. See you soon!
Bristol NHS Group, in partnership with Highland, has successfully hosted its first Local Health Tech Showcase, bringing health and social care staff from across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) together with leading technology suppliers to explore how digital innovation can
As the UK MedTech community prepares to make its way to Birmingham for Med-Tech Expo 2026 this week, we take a look back at last year’s winner of our PITCH competition, in partnership with NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research). Just one week after being crowned the 2025 PITCH Winner
“From Lab to Ward: Getting Rehabilitation Technology into Clinical Practice” According to research, less than 10% of patients actually adhere to their prescribed rehab and physiotherapy routines past the first two weeks. For the medical technology sector, this massive gap in patient compliance isn’t
Med-Tech Expo returns to the NEC Birmingham on 3–4 June 2026, giving visitors access to three co-located manufacturing events with one free registration. By registering for Med-Tech Expo, attendees can also visit Interplas and TCT 3Sixty, covering medical device manufacturing, plastics and additive
