The UK’s new medicines and medical devices regime – next steps

The Medicines and Medical Devices Act has now become law. Much of the legislation simply sets up powers and frameworks for development of the UK’s regulatory system for medicines, veterinary medicines and medical devices. Importantly, Part 4 of the Act introduces a new enforcement regime for medical devices, replacing provisions...

The 5C’s for Developing a Post Covid UK-India Free Trade Agreement

As the UK and India commit to working towards a future free trade agreement, Founder of Morningside Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Dr Nik Kotecha OBE, looks at the 5C’s which are essential to developing relations in the Post-Covid era.     “Watching the hundreds of funeral pyres light up the night’s sky, as many regions...

Meet The Guardtech Directors – Operations Director Conor Barwise

The organisation king who oversees all project activity with a steely determination to deliver top results Name: Conor Barwise Role: Operations Director Years with Guardtech: 15 Right then, Conor, why don’t you tell us a little bit about yourself! Connor says: “I was born in Liverpool, raised in Derry, and...

IMPROVING THE MONITORING OF NEW BORN BABIES’ HEALTH AND WELLBEING.

University of Nottingham spin-out SurePulse Medical Ltd is improving the monitoring of new born babies' health and wellbeing. SurePulse Medical Ltd, a spin-out from MICRA partner the University of Nottingham, have developed a wireless heartrate monitor for new born babies. The SurePulse VS overcomes many problems that impact upon the...

Sleep technology business signs new partners to support expansion

UK-based Cambridge Sleep Sciences (CSS), the science-based sleep technology business behind SleepHub®, has announced three new partnerships as part of its continued growth strategy. Probitas Technologies, a specialist IT distributor across EMEA, will initially be offering SleepHub® to the Portuguese, Spanish and French markets. Health and wellbeing ecosystem creators, Nexus...

Shakespeare Martineau announces 13 promotions – including two partners

Law firm Shakespeare Martineau, is celebrating a raft of internal promotions in its Shakespeare Martineau, Lime Solicitors, and Marrons Planning teams, as part of its ambitious growth strategy. Birmingham-based property litigation expert Justine Ball has been promoted to partner after nearly 10 years with Shakespeare Martineau. Justine specialises in telecoms and advising landowners on the termination...

Cresco’s new approach to healthcare funding is reaping rewards for potentially life-saving projects

A recently launched dedicated grant writing service for healthcare funding is breaking new ground for Leicestershire company Cresco Innovation. This refreshing, strategic approach has already seen Cresco help several projects receive valuable investment, some of which have ultimately proved to be lifesaving. Cresco continue to provide their usual range services...

Rapid relief: Guardtech’s ISOPODs can ease COVID testing burdens

Quick-assembly cleanrooms could help to solve lab shortage crisis and relieve pressure on struggling testing units   GUARDTECH CLEANROOMS are ready to play a leading role to help solve another major COVID-19 stumbling block with their quick-assembly ISOPOD modular cleanrooms. A recent report from the BBC’s Panorama team discovered shocking...