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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://www.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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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Members Forum & Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday 25th March 2026 \nTime: 10:00am – 1:00pm \nLocation: Shakespeare Martineau Solicitors\, 35 Station Street\, Nottingham\, NG2 3DQ \nJoin us for a relaxed and engaging morning hosted by Medilink Midlands\, designed exclusively for our members. This is a great opportunity to connect with the Medilink Midlands team\, hear updates on our latest activities.  \nThe session will also include a focused workshop on Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing\, delivered by Nathan Shearman. Nathan is a qualified psychotherapist and mental health trainer who integrates current psychotherapy and neuroscience research with innovative delivery methods\, alongside the development of effective\, high-impact training solutions. We’ll explore best practices\, share useful resources\, and open the floor for discussion. \nAgenda Highlights: \n\nArrival Networking\nUpdates from Medilink Midlands\nMember Q&A session\nEmployee Wellbeing & Mental Health Workshop\n\nAgenda: \n10:00am – Delegates Arrival/Refreshments \n10:20am – Introduction from : Ed Wright | Partner | Shakespeare Martineau \n10:30am – Welcome from : Laura Shakespeare | Membership Lead | Medilink Midlands \n\nIntro & Welcome\n\n\nMember updates\n\n10:40am – MMIB & MTI Expo update : Lucy Alexander | Medilink Midlands \n10:50am – Events update: Reena Mistry | Events Officer | Medilink Midlands \n10:55am – Q&A – Your chance to ask the Medilink Midlands Team \n11:15am – Networking Break \n11:30am – Employee wellbeing & Mental Health Workshop: Nathan Shearman | Manging Director | Red Umbrella \n1:00pm – Finish \nNot a member yet? There’s still time to join and enjoy all the benefits of Medilink Midlands membership\, including attending this session. Discover what you get and sign up here or email membership@medilinkmidlands.com. \nSpeakers\n \nNathan Shearman | Managing Director | Red Umbrella\n“Nathan is a qualified psychotherapist and mental health trainer who integrates current psychotherapy and neuroscience research with innovative delivery methods\, alongside the development of effective\, high-impact training solutions. After ten years in retail management\, the loss of someone close to suicide\, alongside his own experiences of anxiety\, Nathan now pursues a career in mental health\, and is steadfastly committed to reducing stigma and improving access to support\, with the emphasis on prevention as well as crisis intervention. Since joining Red Umbrella\, he has trained over 2\,000 people\, designed 65 courses\, and delivered training globally.” \n  \n \nEd Wright | Partner | Shakespeare Martineau\nEd is a specialist commercial lawyer advising clients on a wide range of non-contentious contractual\, IP\, data protection and competition law issues. \nHe primarily advises on the creation\, ownership\, and exploitation of IP\, including licensing\, R&D/technology transfer and agency\, distribution\, reselling\, and franchising arrangements. Ed also specialises in drafting and negotiating agreements governing IP licensing and the supply of goods and services. He works across all sectors\, with particular expertise in healthcare and life sciences\, sport\, technology\, and media and communications. \nEd is recognised as a ‘Leading Partner’ in the Legal 500 UK 2026\, and as a ranked lawyer in the Chambers UK 2026 \n 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-members-forum-mental-health/
LOCATION:Shakespeare Martineau Solicitors\, 35 Station Street\, Nottingham\, Nottinghamshire\, NG2 3DQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Reena Mistry":MAILTO:reena@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:In-Person Event: Business Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:Innovation\, Collaboration\, and Excellence Celebrated at Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2026 \nThe region’s most innovative and impactful healthtech and life sciences companies will be recognised at the Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2026\, taking place at the Empire Banqueting Hall\, Leicester on Thursday April 23rd 2026. \nOrganised by Medilink Midlands\, the awards aim to bring together industry leaders\, clinicians\, academics\, and investors to celebrate organisations driving innovation\, improving patient outcomes\, and delivering economic growth. \nApplications are now open including a new nomination method. \nFor further information on categories and sponsorship opportunities\, please click here. \n\nTicket Prices: \n\n\n\n\nIndividual ticket (standard non-member rate) = £185 +VAT\nIndividual ticket with member discount = £150 +VAT\nTable rate (standard fee based on 10 people) = £1\,700 +VAT\nTable rate (based on 10 people) with member discount = £1\,400 +VAT\n\nTickets/Tables: Medilink Member discounts are available\, to receive the code email: events@medilinkmidlands.com \nCLICK TO BOOK YOUR PLACES TO ATTEND\n  \n\nIntroducing our host – Dr Michael Akadiri \nStand-up Comedian | Resident Doctor | Health Commentator \nWe’re thrilled to welcome Dr Michael Akadiri as our host for the Medilink Midlands Business Awards! \nA multi award-winning comedian and NHS doctor\, Michael blends medical insight with sharp\, observational humour\, making him the perfect host for a night celebrating innovation in healthcare and life sciences. \nYou may have seen him on Comedy Central\, ITV2’s The Stand Up Sketch Show\, or Channel 4’s Stand Up to Cancer\, and heard him sharing expert health commentary on BBC Newsnight\, LBC\, and The Guardian. \nFrom the wards to the world of comedy\, Michael brings wit\, warmth\, and a doctor’s perspective on the lighter side of life in healthcare. \n  \nEntertainment announcement  \nEmily White | Award winning singer-songwriter \nEmily brings a unique blend of jazz\, soul\, and timeless classics from the 70s through to today. We can’t wait for Emily to bring her rich sound and signature style to the Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2026\, it’s set to be an unforgettable evening. \nAn award-winning singer-songwriter whose soulful vocals and jazz-inspired piano style have captivated audiences across the UK. \nSee more here. \n\n  \n  \n \nAdding something truly special to the line-up\, Totally Vocally will be bringing their incredible a cappella magic to the awards. \nFrom NYC stages with Pentatonix to sold-out shows at Nottingham Playhouse with Gareth Malone\, this Nottingham-based choir is known for soulful harmonies\, funky grooves\, and an infectious energy that will light up the room.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/business-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Empire Banqueting & Conference Hall\, 1 Foundry Lane\,\, Leicester\, LE1 3WU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:Leicestershire Innovation Clinics 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 25 June 2026 \n\n\n\n\nVenue: Charnwood Campus\, Bakewell Road\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB \nA partnership between Medilink Midlands\, The Institute for Precision Health – University of Leicester and Charnwood Campus Science Innovation and Technology Park offers expertise support to individuals or companies already in\, or transitioning into\, the life sciences\, medtech\, health tech sector within the locality of Leicester and Leicestershire. \nWe are delighted to be able to feed into the new Leicestershire Academic Health Partners Health Innovation Hub\, which will widen our ability to provide clinical insight into the value and delivery of new innovations. \nFirst launched in October 2022\, the Innovation Clinic programme successfully provided innovators access to expertise across the University\, NHS and business innovation support network\, to supply a clear pathway on how to grow and develop their innovations \nTo continue supporting pioneering innovation ideas across the region\, a new series of clinic sessions has been launched. \nHosting these sector-specific workshops collaboratively\, enables innovators to benefit from confidential discussions regarding the development of new products\, from advice on funding and product development all the way through to engaging with the NHS\, without having to engage with each organisation separately. \nExpertise will include: \nAcademic\, clinical\, IP\, regulatory\, clinical adoption\, innovation test beds\, signposting and sectoral networking opportunities. \nWho should apply? \n\nAre you a student\, health professional or company\, developing new products or services?\nDo you need insight on how to develop your research idea into a tangible product?\nLooking to understand how to approach the NHS?\nWant to know what funding is available?\nNeed guidance on PPI\, value proposition\, and/or cost/benefit analysis?\nLooking to increase your competitive advantage?\n\nBooking information: \nIf you would like to discuss your innovation project\, new product development or understand the landscape\, please complete this short online application form here. \nThese workshops have proved extremely popular\, so early booking is recommended. \nDeadline for the Leicestershire Innovation Clinics is Friday 29th May. \nNote: Applications will be kept open until further notice as there will be ongoing support mechanisms. \nPlease note individuals/companies can only attend one innovation clinic session throughout the series. This programme is supported by the Leicestershire Academic Health Partners Health Innovation Hub\, consisting of: \n\nHealth Innovation East Midlands\nLeicestershire Academic Health Partners\nUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust\nLeicestershire Partnership NHS Trust\nLeicester\, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board\nUniversity of Leicester\n\nFunded through the University of Leicester’s Medical Research Council Impact Accelerator Account.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/leicestershire-innovation-clinics-25th-june-2026/
LOCATION:Charnwood Campus  Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, Charnwood Campus Loughborough\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Reena Mistry":MAILTO:reena@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Medilinks - Meet The Neighbour
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to connect\, collaborate\, and grow your network this summer! \nJoin Medilink Midlands and Medilink North for an exciting afternoon of connection\, conversation\, and collaboration at our Meet Your Neighbour – Summer Networking Event. \nYou’ll also enjoy a delicious two course summer buffet in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere\, set in the beautiful surroundings of WILDES INNS\, Chesterfield. \nWhether you’re looking to strengthen existing relationships or spark new collaborations\, this event offers a great opportunity to network in a friendly\, laid-back atmosphere. \nAgenda \n12:00 – 12:45 | Arrival & welcome refreshments and networking \n12:45 – 13:00 | Welcome & opening remarks Medilink Midlands & Medilink North \n13:00 – 13:15 | Welcome from Browne Jacobson \n13:15– 13:25 | Guest Speaker 1 \n13:25 – 14:25 | Informal networking & two course buffet lunch \n14:25 – 14:35 | Guest Speaker 2 \n14:35 – 15:50 | Discussion networking & interactive activities \n15:50– 16:00 | Closing remarks \nImportant information: \nTicket Prices: \nMembers: £20.00 + vat \nNon Members: £30.00 + vat \nPlease email: events@medilinkmidlands.com for your exclusive discount code. \n\nAccommodation \nIf you would like to stay overnight\, they are able to offer a discounted rate of £99.00 for a single occupancy room\, including breakfast. \nTo access this rate\, you will need to book directly with WILDES INNS\, either by phone or email – please reference Sam Otter – “Meet the Neighbour” \nT        +44(0)1246 387 386 \nE       corporate@wildesinns.co.uk \n\n  \nWe look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of great conversation\, connections\, and summer networking. \n\n\n  \n\n\nThank you to our Event Sponsor 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilinks-meet-the-neighbour/
LOCATION:Wildes INNS\, Worksop Road\, Clowne\, Chesterfield\, S43 4TD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Reena Mistry":MAILTO:reena@medilinkmidlands.com
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