Medilink Midlands, through dedicated knowledge and expertise, is perfectly positioned to offer independent advice and support to any and all Life Sciences and Medical Technology companies across the Midlands. With Government regulations looming and organisations looking to make their businesses more sustainable, it is one of Medilink Midlands’ core values to be able to support life sciences companies across our network to make a positive change.
 

Empowering Your Sustainability Efforts in Healthcare

 

We understand you’re committed to a greener healthcare system. Here at Medilink Midlands we can provide resources to help you leverage our technology to answer key questions about your sustainability efforts:

  • Unleash Your Green Potential: Explore how our technology can contribute to your sustainability goals.
  • Reduce Waste, Reduce Footprint: Discover how our solutions can minimize resource consumption, for example through virtual consultations and optimised workflows.
  • Empowering Patients for a Greener Future: Learn how patients can actively participate in a more sustainable healthcare environment.
  • Data-Driven Sustainability: See how your technology can facilitate data collection and analysis to inform and enhance your green initiatives.
  • Collaboration for a Greener Tomorrow: Explore opportunities for collaboration with us and other organisations to develop and implement sustainable healthcare solutions.

Did You Know...

That the NHS has committed to reaching Net Zero by 2040 for the emissions they control directly and by 2045 for the emissions they influence?

Medilink Midlands has a dedicated Sustainability lead, Ben Roberts, who can help you understand how the NHS is aiming to achieve Net Zero and signpost you to positioning your business as a preferred supplier.

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Our Sustainability Lead – Ben Roberts, is here to help. Through opportunities, grants and networking, we can advise and signpost companies to ensure that their products and services meet new sustainability standards.

"Since joining Medilink Midlands, I've been researching how sustainability is important in the health and life

sciences sector. Both the Government and the NHS have big goals, and we want to ensure that the SMEs in

our region are prepared for these legislative changes."

Sustainability Services from Associate Member Pd-m

Pd-m is an innovation and sustainability consultancy working within healthtech and life sciences sector.

Its expertise spans the entire process from initial concept design to manufacturing, ensuring that every step is taken with a commitment to reducing environmental impact. 

Medilink Midlands Members can access a free consultation and discounts on Pd-m’s sustainability services, including its Innovate to Zero, Plan to Zero and Design to Zero packages. 

For more information, click here. 

Hear from Medilink Midlands and our Members on sustainability in healthcare.

  • For more information on how the NHS is aiming to achieve Net Zero and how your business can position itself to become a preferred supplier, click here
  • To learn more about the NHS Supplier Roadmap, click here

Find funding to help your business become greener

Almost £5 billion of funding is available to help UK businesses become greener as part of the Government’s commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

West Midlands

East Midlands

  • Northamptonshire Low Carbon Workspaces
    Grants of between £1,000 and £6,750 are available to cover up to a third of the cost of making energy improvements.
    Northamptonshire Low Carbon Workspaces
  • SEMLEP – The Growing Innovation Capital Grant Scheme
    This grant is designed to help realise the area’s strategic economic aims, notably to strengthen innovation, support decarbonisation and assist with the commercialisation of ideas. Enterprises successful in their application will have capital projects that support these aims.
    The Growing Innovation Capital Grant scheme
  • East Midlands Health Innovation Fund
    This fund offers support for SMEs based in the East Midlands and includes grants of between £5,000 and £10,000 for businesses looking to implement Patient and Public Engagement (PPI) or a Net Zero strategy. 
    East Midlands Health Innovation Fund

Region-Wide Support

    • Support for Innovators
      Medilink Midlands collaborates closely with the Health Innovation Network (East and West Midlands) network to provide comprehensive support for innovators on their journey towards achieving net zero. By leveraging the expertise and resources of the Health Innovation Network, Medilink Midlands facilitates knowledge exchange, promotes sustainable innovation, and offers guidance to companies aiming to reduce their carbon footprint. Together, they foster an environment that encourages and enables healthcare innovators to develop and implement environmentally friendly solutions, ultimately contributing to the industry’s collective efforts in achieving a net-zero future.
      Support for Innovators 

For more information about sustainability in healthcare, and to find out more about how we can help, click here to email us.