The team at 2DSurgical have been specialising in reading small and challenging 2D data matrix barcodes for over twenty years. Our SurgiScans are world leaders and are widely used around the globe. They are the scanner of choice due to their incredible performance, reliability and ease of use. We believe that for tracking and traceability to work effectively, staff need to have the right equipment to perform what is often perceived as an additional task. Scanning the code needs to be an imperceptible part of the process. Our scanners are hands free, require no focus and are robust and waterproof. They have been specifically designed for CSSD and healthcare and are able to read very small, poor contrast and difficult codes easily and reliably.

AdviseInc is an award-winning analytics team that works with 155+ NHS trusts across the UK and specialises in healthcare spend analytics. Recognized as ‘SME of the Year’ at the prestigious British Data Awards, Great Place To Work Certified and Top 100 Small Business in the UK, we are dedicated to helping healthcare organisations #MakeSense of their spend data, supporting them to drive greater value.

Axicon Auto ID is a world leader in barcode verification, having developed and manufactured our own verifiers since 1989. Axicon barcode verifiers are used across the globe and are fully compliant with the international ISO/IEC standards for both linear and matrix bar codes. These verifiers are used to measure the quality of printed barcodes, on all levels of product packaging

Bar Code Data Healthcare Solutions is a leading provider of innovative healthcare technology, proudly serving the NHS with cutting-edge solutions designed to enhance patient safety, traceability, and operational efficiency. With a strong alignment to the Scan4Safety directive, we are committed to transforming healthcare delivery through smarter, safer, and more streamlined practices. Our Mission: To empower NHS trusts with intelligent, reliable, and compliant technology solutions that support world-class patient care and drive operational excellence. Our Solutions: Tracit360 – Real-Time Asset Tracking Our flagship software, Tracit360, delivers real-time intelligence across a wide range of healthcare environments. Using both barcode and RFID technology, Tracit360 enables precise tracking of: - Specimens - Medical devices - Pharmacy medication - Surgical instruments - Medical records This solution improves traceability and accountability while supporting compliance and efficiency. Inventory Management: Bar Code Data’s Inventory Management module offers real-time stock visibility, eliminating the need for manual stocktaking. This module enhances operational productivity by reducing errors, waste, and delays in stock availability. Patient Identification: We offer a DCB1077-compliant patient identification solution that ensures accurate and safe patient recognition. Our system includes: - Fully formatted wristbands - Integrated 2D GS1 Datamatrix barcodes This ensures patients are correctly identified at every stage of their healthcare journey, reducing the risk of errors and improving overall care quality. Commitment to Excellence: Our technologies not only comply with NHS standards but also evolve with the dynamic needs of the healthcare sector. We prioritise safety, usability, and performance in every solution we deliver.

Improved Patient Safety Starts with a Scan CareScan is an intuitive, NHS-built solution that tracks implants, devices, and consumables at the point of care, enhancing patient safety and reducing Never Events in high-pressure clinical environments such as operating theatres. Protecting patients in-theatre and across the pathway, CareScan is modular, allowing you to build your ideal solution. Built by the NHS for the NHS Designed with frontline healthcare professionals, CareScan streamlines data recording, freeing clinicians to focus on patient care. By consolidating clinical and operational insights, it optimises workflows and supports better resource allocation, with full traceability to aid PLICS submissions. Real-Time Integration for Greater Efficiency CareScan seamlessly integrates with the NJR implant combination check API, improving accuracy, reducing delays, and enhancing efficiency during the prosthesis pause in lower limb orthopaedic surgery. Proven Impact in NHS Trusts: • An average of 15 minutes per case saved for clinical support workers and 4,000 hours released back to patient care • Improved data accuracy and streamlined workflows in critical areas such as operating theatres • Supporting compliance with Medical Device Outcome Registry (MDOR) standards through full traceability

Dakota Healthcare provides integration expertise across a range of healthcare applications, enabling clinicians in over 200 NHS Trusts and private hospitals to understand and adopt digitalised Voice, data capture and RFID technologies. Our best-of-breed solutions are specifically designed to enrich the patient experience and enhance the quality of patient care.

Since 1978, Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) has established a global reputation for the development and manufacture of coding, marking, and printing technologies, as well as its worldwide aftermarket products and customer services. Domino employs over 3,000 people worldwide and sells to more than 120 countries through a global network of 29 subsidiary offices and more than 200 distributors. Domino’s manufacturing facilities are located in China, Germany, India, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, and the USA. Domino became an autonomous division within Brother Industries Ltd. on 11th June 2015. Brother Industries Limited is a public company based in Nagoya Japan and is listed on the Japanese Stock Exchange (6448:Tokyo). For further information on Domino, please visit www.domino-printing.com

At Elcom, we focus on developing flexible technology to help our customers simplify, optimise and energise their Supply Chain. Our technology quickly adapts to your business needs, improving performance and stimulating your procurement teams. You save time, money and hassle. We provide full Source to Pay S2P and Purchase to Pay P2P spend management solutions globally across all markets supporting them to become more connected and transparent while helping our customers trade and save money. Working with key NHS service providers, for example NHS Supply Chain and NHS Shared Business Services to provide seamless data flow. Buyer organisations can benefit from a tailored end-to-end solution for Spend Management, enabling single integration, removing fragmentation, redundancy, and process duplication. Our solutions guarantee better financial control and greater transparency of spend. Elcoms' solutions support the requirements for increasing Patient Safety through our Inventory Management Solution which supports the NHS Scan4safety initiative and is further enhanced with compliance to the GS1 Standards. Our Scan4safety module, ScanOR allows for easily accessible data that supports the rapid identification of patients to whom a product recall might apply. The in-depth data capture and reporting capabilities also allow clinicians to analyse clinical variation and map these across pathways to develop best practice/best outcome models of care. ScanOR is complimented by NHS Sourcing, catalogue and analytics tools to provide insights into a Trust, ICS and ICB Logistics and Supply Chain

At EY, our purpose guides our people in navigating a changing world. We empower digital pioneers against data piracy, assist governments in cash-flow crises, unlock medical advancements through data analytics, and ensure high-quality audits to foster trust in financial markets. With the launch of EY.ai, we unify our AI innovations to enhance transparency and confidence in AI, serving society's broader interests. Through our integrated service lines - Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax, we help clients seize opportunities and manage risks for responsible growth. Our multidisciplinary teams ensure regulatory compliance and stakeholder satisfaction. We believe in a sustainable and inclusive working world, continuously improving our services and investing in our people and innovation. We leverage our expertise to create positive change and address today's pressing challenges. EY help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. Together. All in.

At Genesis, we’re on a mission to help every hospital and clinical environment improve compliance, financial performance and patient health by taking a more intelligent and automated approach to clinical supply chain management. We are leading the movement to transform the clinical supply chain from a procurement function to a pillar of value maximisation. Genesis is led by healthcare leaders who understand the challenges of high-volume supply chain management and the requirements of the clinical setting. We know the view from your side of the table, and we’re committed to providing you with a different kind of technology experience—one marked by requirements addressed, promises met, and value delivered. Ultimately, there are two primary categories of technology in any hospital or clinical environment: large enterprise platforms, like the EHR and ERP, and downstream point solutions spanning an abundance of functional areas. Which of these technologies is Genesis? The answer is neither. WE ARE… The First Solution to Bring It All Together. Genesis is not just another interface, nor is it a heavy enterprise platform. It is the first solution to bridge the great divide between the supply chain’s ERP and the clinical environment’s EHR. Instead of eliminating or replacing heavy legacy systems in the hospital, Genesis brings it all together to build an immediate and sustainable path to value and patient safety.

GHX is a leading provider of software solutions, securely connecting thousands of healthcare providers and suppliers through the world’s biggest healthcare trading partner network. Our customers have access to the latest supply chain data and technology, helping them to automate business processes and make informed decisions that improve patient care and lower the cost to deliver it. With our support, healthcare organisations worldwide have removed inefficiencies and saved billions from the cost of delivering healthcare.

GS1 UK is one of 118 independent GS1 standards organisations operating worldwide. In healthcare, GS1 standards are used to uniquely identify every person, every product, and every place. This enables products and medical devices to be identified, tracked and traced, through the supply chain to the patient, from the point of manufacture. Data is commonly captured in a barcode which is scanned at the point of care. And because it is standardised, the data is accurate, consistent, and interoperable. It is this accuracy and standardisation of data that serves to improve patient safety, reduce unwarranted clinical variation, and drive operational efficiencies across industry.

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h-trak specialises in providing integrated procedure information using barcode and mobile technologies. Our GS1-approved Patient Centric Inventory Management System enables hospitals to manage inventory, reduce stock wastage, streamline the procurement process, drive clinical efficiencies and importantly boost patient safety by tracking and tracing devices used in surgical procedures (supporting Scan4Safety). By accurately identifying products used in surgical procedures, h-trak is able to provide highly detailed information that can integrate seamlessly with procurement, financial and clinical systems.

When it comes to healthcare, nothing is more important than patient and site safety, which is why the accuracy and reliability of your GS1 barcodes and QR codes is our priority. As experts in the sector, with over 35 years experience, we help healthcare providers enhance patient safety, improve product traceability, and drive operational efficiency. Our labels ensure seamless interoperability and location identification, supporting safer and more effective healthcare management and supply chains. With a strong focus on sustainability, we also offer eco-friendly materials and production processes. Visit us on stand 5 to discover how our customer focused approach and our industry leading, 100% accurate, QR code and variable data labels can enhance compliance, reduce errors, and streamline workflows across your healthcare operations. Because in healthcare, every label matters. Labels Made easy Made for YOU https://mercianlabels.com/markets/variable-barcode-labels/ T: 01543 431070 sales@mercianlabels.com

The National Association of Medical Device Educators and Trainers was established in 2011 in response to the requests of professionals working in this specialty, who had identified the need for a nationally recognised organisation, operating as a centre of expertise and excellence. We are involved in every aspect of medical device training and help design, develop and deliver thousands of teaching sessions every year ranging from; face to face, on line-learning, lectures and seminars. Our roles vary and can include teaching on basic temperature measuring devices, suction units, infusion devices, oxygen therapy, beds, cardiac monitors through to life saving ventilators and anaesthetic machines.

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Our role is to source, deliver and supply healthcare products, services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales. By working in collaboration with the healthcare system and suppliers, we help the NHS to put patients first. We are a part of the NHS and deliver cost-efficient, resilient, clinically assured products that are responsive to frontline needs. Our focus on the end-to-end patient pathway supports the healthcare system to: - Reduce treatment times - Decrease patient length of stay - Enable more care in community settings - Improve clinical outcomes.

Omnicell is a trusted leader in healthcare technology, driven by a team of dedicated experts focused on automating the entire continuum of care. Through innovative solutions, Omnicell combines smart automation, a robust digital ecosystem, and professional services to optimise pharmacy operations and streamline medical supply management. By integrating automation into every aspect of the medication management process, Omnicell helps healthcare organisations operate smarter and more efficiently, paving the way for a safer and more effective future. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Omnicell is redefining how hospitals and healthcare systems manage medications and supplies.

PDC, which is part of brady Corporation, has been a trusted partner to healthcare organisations for more than 60 years, providing superior identification solutions for the safe and efficient management of patients. PDC Healthcare offers the most extensive selection of wristband and label solutions in healthcare to help protect patients and help improve clinical outcomes at critical points during the patient care process. Our products are also designed and tested to high medical-grade quality standards for maximum safety, strength and durability. Each product is born from thousands of hours of rigorous research and testing to provide the most reliable and highest performing products available.

ABOUT SAA CONSULTANCY SAA Consultancy, a dynamic UK-based IT company established in 2014, stands as a cornerstone in the IT industry. Renowned for our avant-garde approach, we lead with professional finesse, providing cutting-edge IT solutions & services to diverse public and private sector organizations. As a consultancy, we engage in insightful consultations, extending our expertise across various domains. We design end-to-end BI solutions and cutting-edge Data Warehousing solutions, mastering key areas such as Data Migration, Data Integration, and Data Analysis – vital components powering the insights shaping industries. We specialize in redefining the possibilities of Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Warehousing across various domains. Our journey is one of unwavering dedication to excellence, and our passion for driving data-powered transformations is at the heart of everything we do. At SAA, we're not just BI experts; we empower organizations to elevate their software products and applications in the realms of Business Intelligence (BI), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML) technologies. Despite having substantial revenue, many organizations often lack exposure to these transformative technologies or a dedicated team to unlock the full potential of the data at their disposal. This is precisely where our expert team steps in, facilitating the seamless deployment and integration of their products. At SAA Consultancy, we transform possibilities into realities, ensuring our clients stay at the forefront of technological innovation. We are more than just a service provider; we are your partner on the journey to data-driven excellence. Our roster of satisfied clients spans the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai and India – a testament to our commitment to delivering solutions that truly make an impact. In our workplace, we embrace diversity, foster personal and professional growth, and celebrate a global team of passionate people synergizing actionable AI and developing out of the box solutions that help people and companies tackle real-world problems. ABOUT OUR HEALTHCARE DATA PLATFORM SOLUTION-VIBE The Healthcare Data Platform on Microsoft Fabric | Seamless NHS Data Integration | Accelerated Migration | AI-Powered Insights on Microsoft Fabric VIBE is a Healthcare Data Platform built on Microsoft Fabric, that is engineered for data migration, integration, and management in the healthcare sector. As a robust, cloud-native solution, VIBE ensures seamless NHS (National Health Service) data handling with unparalleled speed, security, and scalability. Seamless NHS Integration & Compliance VIBE is a comprehensive, cloud-based data warehouse designed to accelerate data flow, ensure full NHS data model compliance, integrate with the Organisation Data Set (ODS) for reference data, and provide Master Data Management (MDM) and KPI generation. It seamlessly integrates with leading Electronic Patient Record (EPR) systems like Cerner, Epic, and Lorenzo, addressing the complex demands of modern healthcare data ecosystems. Effortless Data Migration & Governance As a versatile data platform, VIBE enables you to effortlessly load data from on-premises servers into a centralized data lake, powered by OneLake architecture. By leveraging the full potential of Microsoft Fabric, VIBE ensures frictionless data migration, advanced ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) processes, and robust data governance, making it the ultimate solution for healthcare data management. Multi-Language Support for Data Processing VIBE supports multiple data processing languages, including SQL, Python, and PowerShell, providing you the flexibility to perform dynamic, code-driven data transformations within the lake. The platform empowers you to design custom workflows, execute parallel and sequential business logic, and automate complex data processes for optimized performance. AI-Driven Data Quality & Governance With advanced data modeling, automated data quality checks, and built-in AI-driven analytics, VIBE enables you to achieve precise data governance by mapping rules and jobs directly to specific data columns. This streamlines end-to-end data integration, transformation, and management, ensuring data accuracy and consistency. Powering Data-Driven Healthcare Decisions VIBE is the go-to solution for data-driven healthcare organizations aiming to harness the power of cloud technology, AI. By enabling seamless data handling, advanced analytics, and improved decision-making, VIBE empowers healthcare providers to enhance operational efficiency and drive better patient outcomes. HEALTHCARE-SPECIFIC KEY FEATURES Accelerated Data Migration  Optimized for healthcare environments, the platform ensures rapid data ingestion and processing to support timely clinical decision-making.  Designed to handle large volumes of patient data across multiple NHS trusts and hospitals, minimizing delays in data availability. NHS Data Models  Adheres to NHS-specific data structures, enabling compatibility with existing NHS reporting frameworks.  Pre-configured to support clinical and non-clinical datasets, ensuring compliance with national standards and reducing administrative burden. KPI Generation  Delivers actionable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) tailored for healthcare organizations, such as patient wait times, bed occupancy rates, and resource utilization.  Enables performance monitoring at multiple levels - hospital, trust, or national, to identify areas for improvement and ensure optimal resource allocation. Integration with EPR Systems  Seamlessly integrates with leading EPR systems like Cerner, Epic, and Lorenzo, ensuring continuity across clinical and operational workflows.  Supports advanced use cases, such as populating clinical dashboards with real-time data from multiple EPR systems, enabling clinicians to make informed decisions quickly. Data Governance and Security  Ensures compliance with NHS Information Governance (IG) standards, safeguarding sensitive patient data.  Includes robust security features, such as Conditional Access policies and Private Links to control data access and secure data flow.  Regularly audits and monitors data quality, ensuring adherence to governance policies and maintaining trust in the data. VIBE DELIVERS MORE THAN JUST DATA SOLUTION This platform empowers healthcare providers with a powerful and flexible data solution, ensuring better patient care, streamlined operations, and improved decision-making across the NHS.  Efficiency - Streamlines data integration, transformation, and modeling, reducing time-to-insight for healthcare organizations.  Scalability - Built on Microsoft Fabric, VIBE scales to handle the complex and growing needs of NHS trusts and hospitals.  Interoperability - Ensures seamless integration with existing systems and compliance with industry standards like HL7, FHIR, and NHS-specific datasets.  Cost Savings - Reduces administrative overhead by automating workflows and standardizing processes, delivering high ROI for healthcare organizations. VIBE Strategic Advantages 1. Comprehensive Data Integration Seamless EPR System Compatibility  Integrates with multiple EPR systems like IPM, Cerner, EPIC, Lorenzo, Symphony etc. ensures compatibility across various healthcare providers.  Eliminates the need for custom development for each system, reducing implementation time and cost. Direct Integration with NHS ODS  Direct connection to the National Reference Dataset through ODS ensures standardized and accurate organizational data.  Helps healthcare providers maintain compliance with national data standards. 2. Accelerated Data Migration Medallion Architecture  Optimizes migration by segregating data into Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers, ensuring better organization, governance, and performance.  Reduces the time required for data transformation and loading. Optimized Data Extraction  Designed to minimize Fabric Capacity usage, reducing operational costs during migration and extraction processes. 3. Advanced ELT Capabilities Multi-Language Support  Supports Python, PowerShell, and SQL, offering flexibility for developers to choose their preferred tools.  Self-documenting code reduces manual documentation efforts, improving productivity and maintaining clarity. Parallel and Sequential Rule Execution  The built-in rule engine can execute business logic in parallel or sequence, ensuring faster processing of complex workflows.  Ideal for healthcare scenarios where rules must be applied to large datasets (e.g., clinical validations, billing rules). 4. Scalability and Deployment Flexibility Cloud and On-Premises Options  Deploy-able on virtual machines with minimal storage requirements, making it suitable for organizations with limited on-premises resources.  Fully compatible with cloud-based services, enabling scalability as the organization's data grows. Resource Optimization  Efficiently uses cloud resources, reducing overall costs for storage and compute. 5. Built-in Data Quality Features  Ensures high-quality data through inbuilt validation and cleansing tools.  Reduces the risk of errors in clinical and non-clinical decision-making.  Enhances trust in data by delivering consistent, reliable information. 6. Cost Efficiency Minimal Resource Usage  Efficiently designed to use less Fabric Capacity or cloud resources, significantly lowering operational costs. Reduced Implementation Time  Pre-built integrations, data models, and rules reduce the time and cost of deployment. 7. Enhanced Performance and Governance Medallion Architecture  Improves data governance and lineage, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations like GDPR and NHS standards. Rule-Based Execution  Ensures consistent and accurate application of business and clinical rules, enhancing the reliability of outcomes. 8. Improved Interoperability Clinical and Non-Clinical Data Models  Supports diverse healthcare data needs, from patient records to operational data.  Facilitates collaboration between departments and external partners, improving overall healthcare delivery. 9. Future-Ready Solution Microsoft Fabric Platform  Built on a cutting-edge platform, ensuring long-term compatibility with emerging technologies.  Leverages Microsoft’s robust ecosystem for enhanced reliability and security. Support for Healthcare Innovations  Scalable and adaptable to future healthcare innovations, such as predictive analytics, AI-driven insights, and IoT integrations. 10. Simplified Maintenance and Support Self-Documenting ELT  Reduces complexity in maintaining scripts and workflows. Standardized Architecture  Simplifies troubleshooting and support, by following industry best practices. 11. Enhanced Decision-Making  Provides real-time and historical insights into clinical and operational data.  Empowers healthcare organizations with actionable insights to improve patient care and operational efficiency. 12. Increased ROI for NHS  Optimizes operational efficiency, reducing administrative workload.  Minimizes IT costs, leveraging Microsoft Fabric's built-in efficiencies. 13. AI-Driven Healthcare Insights Harnesses machine learning models for predictive analytics, patient risk assessment, and resource optimization. VIBE is more than just a data platform; it is the future of NHS data management, built on Microsoft Fabric. For more information, visit www.saa.ai To know more about VIBE, visit https://vibe.saa.ai/index.html For Consulting & Solutioning, contact us at info@saa.ai Want to join us? drop your resume at hrd@saa.ai Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Saa-consultancy/100063931778063/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saa_consultancy/

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We drive real change by empowering organisations of all sizes to become smarter, faster and greener. As leading providers of operational performance software, we design and develop technology that easily improves all aspects of Safety, Environment, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Morale, futureproofing you to thrive in an increasingly competitive market. Headquartered in Durham with years of sector knowledge, our team is composed of experts in Quality, Health & Safety and Operations, who leverage their extensive in-house experience to offer a firsthand understanding and deeply address your business critical challenges. Going above and beyond just software, we believe in empowering organisational growth and shaping a brighter future for generations to come by reducing your carbon footprint. Business carbon assesment completed with a Net Zero confirmation ensuring no affect to scope 3 emissions, an Embedded carbon assesment completed on our product to quantify emissions reduced by using our tool. Holding accreditation in ISO9001/14001/45001/27001 & Cyber essentials

Tourettes Action is the UK’s only national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families. Our staff, volunteers and supporters are engaged and energised in driving forward our mission. Everything we do is grounded in our community’s needs and informed by both the voices of our community and research-based evidence. Our Vision We want a world where people with Tourette syndrome are: accepted, supported and embraced. This is a world which enables people with the condition to reach their full potential. Our Mission We will support and empower people living with Tourette syndrome, and their loved ones, through comprehensive advice and support. We will campaign to improve services, raise awareness and understanding of Tourette syndrome, and work to eliminate the stigma surrounding it. We will assist and promote essential research into Tourette syndrome. Our Values These values underpin everything that we do: Empathy: We approach every person and situation with understanding, kindness, and genuine concern. We listen to our community, to support people with Tourette syndrome and their families in their hour of need. Eradicate Stigma: We push to break the stigma of Tourette syndrome by educating the public and professionals, to enhance understanding and promote social acceptance of people living with the condition. Empowering: We empower people with Tourette syndrome to be themselves and reach their full potential. Equity: We create an environment where people from all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, and valued - creating a level playing field for all our members. Ethical: We give impartial advice grounded in scientific and research-based evidence and operate with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our actions.

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The University of Kent is proud to offer a wide range of apprenticeships that meet local and national employer needs. Our Apprenticeship Programmes have been carefully mapped to meet the knowledge, skills and behaviours of each standard, while also delivering the academic and research excellence the University of Kent is known for. We currently over a wide range offers of exciting apprenticeship programmes tailored to meet the needs to students and employers including: Level 4 Policy Officer Level 5 Technical Scientist Level 6 Laboratory Scientist Level 6 Clinical Trials Specialist Level 6 Professional Economist Level 6 Social Worker Level 6 Chartered Manager Level 6 Social Researcher Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6 Biomedical Scientist Level 7 Senior Leader (MSc/MBA) Level 7 Research Scientist Level 7 Operational Research Specialist Level 7 Architect