is the annual turnover of Shropshire-based Life Science companies.

Drugs, Diagnostics and Delivery: from Personalised Medicine to Global Health - 15 September 2010

This Innovative Healthcare Meeting will bring together academics, clinicians and business leaders to discuss the future of healthcare and the viability of it as an investment market. The discussions will be lead by some foremost thinkers in this area, and include debate amongst the attendees who will undoubtedly question some of the rhetoric coming out of the higher education facilities. Join us and be a part of the debate by registering here

Dinner Launch of 'The New Optimist' - 14 September 2010

In early 2009, I asked lots of scientists the simple question, "What are you optimistic about?" Over 80 responded, and what they've said has been compiled into a book titled 'The New Optimists'. The scientists who feature in the book are leading medics, life scientists, engineers, chemists, computer and digital media scientists, environmental and energy experts, all of whom work in the West Midlands. Come along to the official book launch, an evening event sure to be full of lively conversation. more...

Healthcare Apps - Approved for Use? - 14th Sep 2010

This one day event will feature speakers from medical device regulatory bodies who will give the inside track on the legislative framework and approval process for mobile apps in the healthcare market. Healthcare professionals will also share their own experiences of the higs and lows of using mobile apps in their day-to-day professional lives, and discuss the issues around tools such as drug dictionaries and formularies. more...

New telehealth site for health and social care staff set to save millions

A new telehealth application has been launched to help local authorities and healthcare providers avoid pricey commissioning mistakes and choose the most cost-effective home technology to improve the lives of more than 17 million people in the UK.

Liberating the NHS: Have your say

The Government’s recent white paper on ‘Liberating the NHS’ lays out proposals which look set to have a dramatic effect on the way the healthcare market does business with the NHS.

Case Study - Dyecor

HELPING TO SAVE LIVES WITH INNOVATIVE MEDICAL PACKAGING

Hereford-based Dyecor Limited specialises in innovative packaging solutions designing a diverse range of absorbency, specialist paper conversions and sachet product manufacture.

In 2010 it was awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2010 for its Absorbent Packaging, which is one of its extensive range of packaging solutions for the medical technologies and healthcare sectors.