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AXREM Insights bringing you insights from within the industry. We'll be talking to our team and our members and delving into the people behind the products and services.
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In this State of the Nation episode of AXREM Insights, Sally Edgington and guest presenter Ehren Pawley are joined by Huw Shurmer, Chair of AXREM, and Jeevan Gunaratnam, Vice Chair, to explore the challenges and opportunities facing UK healthcare. The conversation reflects on the findings of AXREM’s State of the Nation Report, authored by the Future Leaders Council, which highlights issues such as governance reforms, outdated technology, and the complexities of embedding AI in the NHS. ...
In this episode of AXREM Insights, Sally Edgington is joined by Future Leaders Paige Ward and Katie Glastonbury to discuss workforce wellbeing and burnout with Charlotte Beardmore CBE, Executive Director of Professional Policy at the Society and College of Radiographers. Charlotte shares her professional journey from clinical radiographer to policy leader and highlights the importance of supporting radiographers through co-designed technology, funded research, and mentorship opportunities. Sh...
In this episode of AXREM Insights, Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington speak with Bob Child, Chief Commercial Officer at Soliton IT and AXREM’s Imaging IT Special Focus Group Convener, and Saduf Ali-Drakesmith, Head of Sales at Smart Reporting and Vice Convener. They reflect on their careers in imaging IT, share stories from the early days of digital transformation in radiology, and discuss their passion for improving patient care through innovation. The conversation highlights the strong sen...
In this episode of AXREM Insights, Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington speak with David Kynaston from BrainLab and Dan Baines from Elekta, two key figures in AXREM’s Radiotherapy Special Focus Group. They discuss their personal journeys into the radiotherapy space, their passion for improving cancer care, and how the group is helping shape a better future for radiotherapy services in the UK. Their shared experiences highlight the unique, collaborative nature of the radiotherapy community and ...
In this insightful episode of the AXREM Insights podcast, hosts Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington are joined by Chris Taylor (Sustainability Lead at Philips UKI and AXREM Sustainability Special Focus Group Convener) and Anu Hutazari (ESG Manager at Canon Medical Systems and Vice Convener) to explore the evolution and impact of AXREM’s Sustainability Special Focus Group. Chris and Anu share their personal journeys into sustainability, discuss the collaborative nature of the group, and ...
In this episode of AXREM Insights, Sally Edgington and Melanie Johnson sit down with Chris Lawman (GE Healthcare) and David Britton (Mindray) to explore the work of AXREM’s Patient Monitoring Special Focus Group. Chris and David bring decades of experience in the medtech field, discussing their passion for patient care and how collaboration across the industry is driving positive change. A central theme is the group's recently launched manifesto, built around the “four Cs” – Consistency, Conn...
Join Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington as they dive into conversation with James Bill, Business Line Manager at Ergéa and AXREM's Future Leader Council Chair, alongside Jack Bond, Business Development Manager at EIZO and AXREM's Future Leader Council Vice Chair. This enlightening episode explores the journey and priorities of AXREM's Future Leaders Council, providing unique insights into how the council is developing industry-wide solutions aligned with NHS priorities. Both leaders share th...
In this enlightening episode of AXREM Insights, Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington sit down with Kayleigh Patterson, Product and Release Manager for Digital Pathology at Fujifilm Healthcare UK and convener of AXREM’s Digital Pathology Special Focus Group. Kayleigh shares her inspiring journey from working in an NHS histology lab to leading innovation in the digital pathology space. With over a decade of experience, including supporting the UK's first clinical use of digital pathology, Kaylei...
In this episode of AXREM Insights, hosts Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington speak with Richard Coldrick from Elekta and Declan McGregor from Fujifilm Healthcare about the evolving role of AXREM's Service and Operations Special Focus Group. Richard and Declan share their career journeys into healthcare technology and discuss how the group is working to unify the voice of the medtech industry to influence NHS policy and reduce inefficiencies. They reflect on the importance of addressing system...
In this episode of AXREM Insights, Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington speak with Nicola Fishwick, Ultrasound Business Development Leader at GE Healthcare and AXREM’s new Ultrasound Special Focus Group Convener. Nicola reflects on her 19-year journey in the ultrasound field, from clinical radiography into industry, highlighting how the profession has evolved. She notes the shift from collaborative sonography environments to more isolated working, and shares insights into the growing demands a...
In this episode of AXREM Insights, Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington speak with Graham King, Solution Architect for Analyse AI and Convener of AXREM's AI Special Focus Group, and Ben Reed, Digital Services Business Manager at Siemens Healthineers and Vice Convener. They discuss the recently launched AI Manifesto, which outlines the group’s commitment to responsible innovation in healthcare. A key focus is on the need for scalable adoption of AI across the NHS while minimising duplication, s...
In this podcast episode, AXREM's Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington interview Andrew New, CEO, and Richard Evans, Executive Commercial Director of NHS Supply Chain, focusing on collaborative efforts to improve NHS operations and supply chain efficiency. The discussion covers recent organisational changes aimed at streamlining procurement processes, fostering innovation, and simplifying supplier interactions. Andrew and Richard elaborate on their strategy to increase consistency and reduce co...
In this episode, Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington host Jacqui Rock, the Chief Commercial Officer of NHS England, who shares insights from her career in finance and government, her motivation for joining the NHS, and her commitment to driving change. Jacqui discusses the NHS reform plan, focusing on shifts from hospital to community care, analog to digital processes, and sickness to prevention. She highlights the role of procurement and supply chain transformation in achieving these goals a...
In this episode of AXREM Insights, hosts Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington interview Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron, discussing his work advocating for improved healthcare access in rural areas, particularly in his Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency. Tim emphasises the challenges his constituents face with access to cancer treatment, such as long travel times for radiotherapy, which negatively impacts patient outcomes. He advocates for the creation of satellite radiotherapy units in rura...
In this episode of AXREM Insights, host Melanie Johnson and co-host Sally Edgington sit down with David Lawson, Director of Medical Technology at the Department of Health and Social Care, to explore the future of MedTech in the UK. David shares insights into his career journey, from starting as an admin assistant to becoming one of the youngest heads of procurement at a major NHS trust. He also discusses the UK government's first-ever MedTech strategy, published in 2023, which aims to streaml...
In this episode of AXREM Insights, host Melanie Johnson and co-host Sally Edgington sit down with Jemimah Eve, Director of Policy and Impact at the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM). Jemimah discusses her career journey, starting from a background in chemistry and surface science to her current leadership role at IPEM. She explains her passion for using data to inform policy, the importance of workforce intelligence, and the ways IPEM supports its members through advocac...
In this episode of AXREM Insights, Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington sit down with Richard Evans, CEO of the Society of Radiographers, for a fascinating chat about his career journey—from hospital porter to radiography expert. Richard shares how a twist of fate led him into the world of radiography and how his passion for the profession has only grown over the years. We also hear the amusing story behind his unexpected rise to internet fame, thanks to a memorable encounter with Greg James a...
The latest episode of the Axrem Insights podcast features a lively discussion from some of our Health care trade associations David Stockdale from the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA), Nikki from BAREMA, and Helen from BIVDA. The conversation, hosted by Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington, focuses on the theme of partnerships in the healthcare and MedTech sectors. Each guest shares their professional journey, highlighting their passion for improving patient care and the collaborat...
In this episode of our Partnerships Podcast, Melanie and Sally sit down with Catherine Kirkpatrick, a seasoned professional in the ultrasound community. Catherine shares her journey and insights into the ultrasound field, detailing her multifaceted roles, including her work as a Consultant Sonographer at United Lincolnshire Hospitals and Development Officer at BMUS. Key Topics Discussed: Catherine’s Background: Catherine talks about her extensive experience in the ultrasound world, wearing mu...
In this insightful episode, Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington welcome Dr. Katherine Halliday, President of the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). Dr. Halliday shares her inspiring journey from paediatric radiology to becoming a leader in the field. She delves into the challenges and opportunities within the radiology sector, focusing on workforce issues, the integration of AI into healthcare, and the vital role of partnerships in driving quality service improvement. Dr. Halliday also disc...
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