In this festive AXREM Insights Christmas Special, Melanie Johnson is joined by AXREM CEO Sally Edgington, Chair Huw Shurmer and Vice Chair Jeevan Gunaratnam to reflect on an extraordinary year for AXREM and the wider medtech community. Through a series of light-hearted “unofficial awards”, the panel looks back on standout moments from 2025, including milestone membership growth, the Million Steps Challenge, UKIO, the Women’s Network, and the growing influence of AXREM with government, the NHS...
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In this festive AXREM Insights Christmas Special, Melanie Johnson is joined by AXREM CEO Sally Edgington, Chair Huw Shurmer and Vice Chair Jeevan Gunaratnam to reflect on an extraordinary year for AXREM and the wider medtech community. Through a series of light-hearted “unofficial awards”, the panel looks back on standout moments from 2025, including milestone membership growth, the Million Steps Challenge, UKIO, the Women’s Network, and the growing influence of AXREM with government, the NHS...
In this festive AXREM Insights Christmas Special, Melanie Johnson is joined by AXREM CEO Sally Edgington, Chair Huw Shurmer and Vice Chair Jeevan Gunaratnam to reflect on an extraordinary year for AXREM and the wider medtech community. Through a series of light-hearted “unofficial awards”, the panel looks back on standout moments from 2025, including milestone membership growth, the Million Steps Challenge, UKIO, the Women’s Network, and the growing influence of AXREM with government, the NHS...
This episode of AXREM Insights spotlights Action for Children, AXREM’s Charity of the Year for 2025. Sally Edgington speaks with Sophie Creswell and Ally McLaren, who outline the charity’s mission to ensure every child in the UK has a safe, happy childhood. They discuss Action for Children’s four key service areas: family support, care for children entering the care system, support for disabled children, and mental health interventions such as the Blues Programme. The conversation highlights ...
In this episode of AXREM Insights, Sally Edgington is joined by Future Leaders Evie Eccles and Luke Wallin to explore the critical issue of cyber security in healthcare. Their guests, Martin Jarvis from the National Cyber Security Operations Centre at NHS England and Bob Child, AXREM Cyber Security Working Group convener, offer a detailed look into the increasing cyber threats faced by the NHS. Martin discusses the nature of current attacks, the role of credentials in major breaches, and how ...
In this episode of AXREM Insights, CEO Sally Edgington and Future Leaders representative Paige Ward speak with Alan Davies, Executive Advisor to the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Health Innovation Network, about innovation and adoption in healthcare technology. Alan reflects on his extensive experience across health, IT, and AI, sharing how advances in diagnostic imaging—particularly the integration of biomarkers with AI—are transforming early cancer detection. He stresses that while automation in ...
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 special Podcasthon episode, we sit down with Sam and Freya from Action for Children to explore the incredible work the charity does to support vulnerable children and families across the UK. Sam, a regional manager, and Freya, a campaigns and activism manager, share insights into the charity’s 155-year history, its mission to provide essential services, and its advocacy efforts influencing government policies to improve children's lives. From tackling child poverty and supporting chil...
In this festive Christmas special of AXREM Insights, Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington are joined by AXREM Chair Jeevan Gunaratnam and Vice-Chair Huw Shumer to reflect on the highlights of 2024. The episode blends heartwarming personal stories with professional achievements, capturing the spirit of the season. From Jeevan’s volunteer work at Crisis for Christmas to Sally’s exuberant love of holiday decorations, the team shares their personal traditions and insights. They also discuss AXREM...
In this BMUS ASM podcast special, hosts Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington are joined by Emma Tucker (COO of BMUS), Peter Cantin (incoming BMUS President), and Shaunna Smith (Chair of the Education Committee) to discuss the upcoming BMUS Annual Scientific Meeting. The event, scheduled for December in Coventry, boasts a diverse programme including traditional and new streams like a wellbeing session, yoga, and the debut of the Endometriosis Practical workshop, which is already fully boo...
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 festive AXREM Insights Christmas Special, Melanie Johnson is joined by AXREM CEO Sally Edgington, Chair Huw Shurmer and Vice Chair Jeevan Gunaratnam to reflect on an extraordinary year for AXREM and the wider medtech community. Through a series of light-hearted “unofficial awards”, the panel looks back on standout moments from 2025, including milestone membership growth, the Million Steps Challenge, UKIO, the Women’s Network, and the growing influence of AXREM with government, the NHS...
