Category Archives: Healthcare

Howard Lyons

Healthcare UK and China

I first went to China to look at their health system back in 1978. The gang of four led by Madame Mao had just been deposed and a diminutive 74 year-old had started to gain a hold on the reins … Continue reading

UKTI Japan

Old dogs or new tricks?

In your old age would you prefer a dog or a robot for company? That was the subject of a heated discussion at a dinner we hosted last week for Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt, featuring a range … Continue reading

Howard Lyons

Healthcare UK launches

Arab Health in Dubai is a bit like Christmas – it comes round only once every twelve months but it’s a great time for meeting up with friends you haven’t seen all year. This year, Arab Health was special because … Continue reading

Howard Lyons

Healthcare UK – a portal to excellence

The UK healthcare system is considered on many criteria to be the best in the world. Now that’s probably what you’d expect the new Managing Director of Healthcare UK to say. But don’t take my word for it. Listen to … Continue reading

Martin Oxley

Health is GREAT

There’s lots going on in the healthcare sector. We’re already doing well with two Great British pharmaceutical companies in the leading company rankings – GSK and AstraZeneca. They are well established in Poland and patients are increasingly demanding better healthcare. … Continue reading

Tony Davis

If the US is looking to Europe – should we?

Your typical UKTI Mission to the US is usually a chance to step forward in time – learn from their new ideas, best practice and bring back valuable innovations and market insights to the UK. But with the fear and … Continue reading

Tony Davis

Why attending a mission can be critical

A company on a mission to crack a new market should be an inspiring sight. It’s an opportunity to expand a business, travel new ground and discover an untapped opportunity. Brimming with enthusiasm, keen to learn and burning to meet … Continue reading

Tony Davis

Healthcare advances demand input from professional services

The growth of the UK’s Life Science sector isn’t just good news for healthcare and medical businesses, it’s pulling in skills from many other vertical markets including interiors, furniture, building, construction, architecture, professional services, manufacturing, digital technologies, ITC and retail.  … Continue reading

UKTI Japan

Eve Taylor – 79 Years Young!

Energetic 79 year old Eve Taylor OBE,  world-renowned for her expertise in the science and practice of aromatherapy, held a special lecture at British Embassy in Tokyo on September 21 2010.   Eve Taylor provides original aroma oils and runs … Continue reading

UKTI Japan

Manchester charity supports Japanese major incident training

Back in 2003, the UKTI Healthcare Team in Japan introduced a training programme to Japan called Major Incident Medical Management and Support (MIMMS).  It was first introduced as UKTI trade promotion activity with focus on UK Accident and Emergency related … Continue reading