Date: 4 February 2025
Time: 9:15am – 3:30pm
Location:
Village Hotel Solihull
Dog Kennel Lane Shirley B90 4JG
This event is free for members and £200 for non-members.
Event contacts:
Kelly Edworthy
Membership Engagement Manager
E: kelly.edworthy@bhta.com
Kathryn Vaughan
Membership Engagement Manager
E: kathryn.vaughan@bhta.com
A day designed for mobility and independent living retailers packed with useful information and practical guidance.
Agenda:
Further information coming soon…
09.15 – 10.00 Registration and arrival refreshments
10.00 – 12.30 Sessions
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch and exhibition
13.30 – 15.30 Sessions
15.30 Close of meeting
Places are limited, please register at your earliest convenience to secure your space.
Programme to include:
BHTA Code of Practice – Spotlight on Compliance Checks
The Accessibility Challenge – how do customers rate member stores?
Myths and misunderstandings about different types of batteries for mobility products
Mediation and conflict resolution in the workplace
Towards Healthy Living: The economic contributions of the UK’s independent living retail sector (BHTA/CBI report)
Trusted assessor training – a practical demonstration of what is involved
BHTA Consumer Campaign – how you can get involved
More to be announced shortly!
Date: 10 September 2024
Time: 10am – 1pm
Location:
NSPCC National Training Centre, 3 Gilmour Close, Leicester,
LE4 1EZ
Event contacts:
Kelly Edworthy
Membership Engagement Manager
E: kelly.edworthy@bhta.com
Join us for BHTA’s Dementia Awareness Training
An introductory course designed to enable staff who interact with customers, both on the phone and in person, to feel more confident and skilled in supporting customers living with dementia.
Learning outcomes:
• Learn what dementia is and how to spot the signs and symptoms.
• Understand how the symptoms of dementia can affect a person’s behaviour and communication.
• Learn practical ways you can support people living with dementia in a customer-facing environment.
Training delivered by the Alzheimer’s Society, hosted and organised by BHTA.
Places are limited, register now to attend.
Date: 5 September 2024
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Location:
The Hatton Arms, Birmingham Rd, Hatton, Warwick CV35 7JJ
Event contacts:
Kathryn Vaughan
Membership Engagement Manager
E: kathryn.vaughan@bhta.com
Join us for BHTA’s regional networking lunch
BHTA welcomes you to the second regional networking lunch, held in Warwick, West Midlands. This is a free event, with buffet lunch included.
This will be an informal and unstructured opportunity for networking with members across all of our Sections, while enjoying a light buffet lunch.
Take a chance to reconnect with a familiar faces and meet new people you may not ordinarily have a chance to connect with.
All BHTA member companies and their staff are welcome to attend. Places are limited, so make sure to register here if you wish to attend.
Places are limited, register now to attend.
Date: 4 July 2024
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Location:
The Wharf
Galleon Boulevard
Dartford
DA2 6QL
Event contacts:
Kathryn Vaughan
Membership Engagement Manager
E: kathryn.vaughan@bhta.com
BHTA’s first regional networking lunch!
SOLD OUT
BHTA welcomes you to the first regional networking lunch, held in Kent. This is a free event, with buffet lunch included.
This will be an informal and unstructured opportunity for networking with members across all of our Sections, while enjoying a light buffet lunch.
Take a chance to reconnect with a familiar faces and meet new people you may not ordinarily have a chance to connect with.
All BHTA member companies and their staff are welcome to attend. Places are limited, so make sure to register here if you wish to attend.
Places are limited, register now to attend.
Date: 29 November 2024
Time: 7pm – midnight
Location:
The Grand Hotel, Birmingham
1 Church Street
B3 2FE
Event contacts:
Katrina James
Events Manager
E: katrina.james@bhta.com
Standard tickets:
Member Single – 175 + VAT
Member Table of Ten – £1500 + VAT
NonMember Single – £250
NonMember Table of Ten- £2100 + VAT
Sponsorship:
Does your organisation want to support the event? Sponsorship opportunities start at just £500; contact Katrina.james@bhta.com for more information.
Celebrating excellence in the healthcare and assistive technology industry
Get ready for a night of celebration and grandeur at the Grand Hotel Birmingham for our Industry Awards Event!
Whether you’re a BHTA member or not, a healthcare professional or an industry partner, these awards celebrate the best of the best in the healthcare and assistive technology sector.
Dress to impress and mingle with fellow guests during the Drinks Reception, 7-8pm. We’ll raise our glasses to toast the remarkable accomplishments of all the exceptional nominees, and to catch up with fellow professionals who are shaping the future of assistive technology and healthcare.
We’ll then move into the luxurious Ballroom for a 3-course dinner to tantalize your taste buds. Throughout dinner, the Awards presentation will shine a spotlight on the best of the best to celebrate those achievements that have empowered individuals and transformed lives.
But the celebrating doesn’t stop there! After the ceremony, we invite you to hit the dance floor and show us your best moves. Our event ends at midnight, but with a central location in Birmingham, night owls can find plenty of places to keep the party going!
So mark your calendars and join us for an evening of inspiration, and celebration. Welcome back to an event that promises to leave you with unforgettable memories.
Our Awards host
The event is going to be hosted by none other than the fabulous Melissa Johns. You may know her from appearances in hit shows like Midsomer Murders, Grantchester, Life, and Coronation Street. Or you may know her as a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion in all industries. Born without a right forearm and hand, Melissa was named one of the UK’s 100 Most Influential Disabled People and one of JCI’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World. She co-founded the Disabled Actors Networking Community and TripleC while also serving as an ambassador for Models of Diversity. Her one-woman stage show, Snatched, received rave reviews and was lauded as one of the most hilarious shows of the year. Don’t miss this opportunity to be blown away by her infectious energy and unstoppable attitude!
Accommodation
The event will be held at the Grand Hotel Birmingham. Use promo code 20271241 for 20% off the standard B&B rate (currently £246). (We also recommend searching without the code to see all available options).
Premier Inn Waterloo Street is a short, 4-minute walk across Cathedral Square. Visit their website for the best booking rates, currently starting at £136.
Staybridge Suites is also a short, 5-minute walk away.
Date: 6 February 2024
Time: 9:15am – 3:30pm
Location:
Regional Driving Assessment centre
Meriden Road, Hampton in Arden B92 0LT
Event contacts:
Kelly Edworthy
Membership Engagement Manager
E: kelly.edworthy@bhta.com
Kathryn Vaughan
Membership Engagement Manager
E: kathryn.vaughan@bhta.com
A day designed for mobility and independent living retailers packed with useful information and practical guidance.
Agenda:
10-steps to retail success workshop – Clare Bailey, The Retail Champion
How well do you know your customers? How accessible is your business? – Jade Wallace, Co-Founder, Disability Expo and Mike Glyn, Consultant, MG Retail Consulting
BHTA and the Wheelchair Alliance – Andrew Stevenson, BHTA President and Wheelchair Alliance Board Member
Powered Wheelchair and Mobility Scooter Retailer Training Scheme – Driving Mobility
Launch of the BHTA Trusted Assessor Training Programme – Clare Barber and Janet Seward – TACT
Mobility Scooter Storage and DFGs – Rachel Russell, Foundations UK
What do you need to know about the updated BHTA Code of Practice? – Bill Lee, Head of Policy and Compliance at BHTA
BHTA Member Product Display
Places are limited, please register at your earliest convenience to secure your space.
Download the programme here:
Clare Bailey
The Retail Champion
Clare is one of the most well-known and respected retail consultants in the UK and is regularly called upon by BBC News and trade press to comment as a retail expert. Her book, ’10 Steps to Retail Success’, was written to enable independent retailers to become scalable, saleable businesses.
Jade Wallace
Co-founder, Disability Expo
Jade has worked within the disability sector for 14 years and has been dubbed a “product guru” by many health professionals & business clients. This is shown through her extensive industry knowledge when it comes to product & service advisory and creating solutions that are both affordable and suitable to a person’s individual needs. Jade is passionate about promoting inclusion and advocates for delivering a personalised approach to care, advice and equipment provision.
Mike Glynn
Consultant, MG Retail Consulting
Mike has worked in retail for the bulk of his career, cutting his teeth in the world of DIY and Fashion. He came to Healthcare late but has spent the last twelve years as a Retail Consultant and Coach working with retailers and manufacturers. Regarding service systems and operations in retail, Mike draws upon his experience to find cost-effective solutions to everyday problems experienced in running a small business.
Andrew Stevenson
BHTA President
Experienced Director with a demonstrated history of working in the medical device industry within the UK and International Markets. Strong professional skilled in Marketing Management, Negotiation, Business Planning, Sales, and Medical Devices. Extensive network at major stakeholder levels across multiple sectors. Consulting across both Public Sector and Private/Self Pay channels, with a small healthcare consulting company, and a number of other non executive Board positions.
Rebecca Houlden
Assessment Manager, Driving Mobility
Rebecca Houlden is a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT), who has worked for Driving Mobility accredited centres since 2017. Her involvement with RDAC began in 2016 where she attended a 12-week clinical placement and following this she was fortunate to be offered a specialist OT role. Over the years Rebecca has conducted adult and paediatric assessments, supported and coached new staff and students, and presented to professionals, universities and large exhibitions. In 2023 she was promoted to Assessment Manager and as part of her role is responsible for the development of the powered wheelchair and mobility scooter (PWMS) service within RDAC.
Janet Seward
Partnerships Manager, TACT
Janet Seward is Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing with a long career that began in brand marketing to consumers. She has worked in senior commercial roles in the independent living sector since 2001 including in a number of manufacturing, retailing and third sector organisations. She was head of DLF for several years during which time she led a transformation of its information, advice and training programmes for older and disabled people.
Clare Barber
Founder, TACT
Clare has been working in the health and social care sector for over 22 years having specialised for several years in accessible home environments. She is acknowledged as a leader in the development of the Trusted Assessor concept running accredited training programmes UK-wide. Clare devised the two national qualifications for Trusted Assessors at Level Three and Level Four.
You can also read her recent guidance on implementing trusted assessor schemes on the Foundations website.
Her team’s work benefits from the strong industry connections gained from our wider work and this current practice informs the team about the evolving needs of assessors and practitioners which in turn informs the development of future resources and training programmes offered UK-wide.
Dr Rachel Russell
Senior Regional Advisor, Foundations
Dr Rachel Russell is an occupational therapist with over two decades of experience in health and social care. She now works for Foundations, the government’s national advisory body for the Disabled Facilities Grants and Home Improvement Agencies. In her role, Rachel leads a team of regional advisors who are dedicated to inspiring positive change in the delivery of home adaptations and improvements.
Bill Lee
Head of Policy & Compliance, BHTA
As BHTA’s Head of Policy & Compliance, Bill brings 25-plus years of policy, advocacy, and operations experience on behalf of vulnerable communities, combined with a decade of for-profit management consulting and retail operations experience.
At BHTA, Bill researches, develops & disseminates policy, strategy, parliamentary and technical work for BHTA and its members, and supports wider stakeholder engagement.
Date: 28 November 2023
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Event contacts:
Kelly Edworthy
Membership Engagement Manager
E: kelly.edworthy@bhta.com
Kathryn Vaughan
Membership Engagement Manager
E: kathryn.vaughan@bhta.com
All BHTA members are invited to join the Stairlifts & Access Section on 28 November for a chance to discuss best practice and share ideas.
Join Sarah Mardle, Operations Director at Team Consulting for a presentation that covers:
Date: 24 May 2023
Time: 12:00pm – 4:15pm
Location:
Marriott Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel
81 Holyrood Road
Edinburgh
EH8 8AU
Event contact:
Katrina James
BHTA Events Manager
T: 020 3856 0314
E: katrina.james@bhta.com
On 24th May, join BHTA as we bring together key healthcare health and social care leaders, suppliers and patients, to hear how new guidance and policy decisions are shaping the future of health and social care and how they may impact patients across Scotland.
You will hear updates on the Community equipment guidance, National Procurement processes, patient and professional perspectives and a panel discussion on how the ever changing landscape will impact your business.
Hear from senior leaders from the Scottish Government, NHS NSS National Procurement, NHS Scotland and politicians as they outline future policy directions and learn how collaboration will ultimately improve the patient experience.
◉ 12:15 – 12:30: Registration and networking
Coffee, tea & pastries
◉ 12:45 – 13:00: Welcome from BHTA CEO David Stockdale
◉ 13:00 – 13:20: “Overview of Scottish Stoma Forum” Chair SSF, Param Mariappan
◉ 13:20 – 13:40: “A Patient’s Perspective” Jillian Matthews
◉ 14:00 – 14:10: Break for refreshments
◉ 14:10 – 14:40: “Community Equipment Guidance” Policy Manager Scottish Government Representative Isla Bisset
◉ 14:40 – 15:00: “Breaking Down the Barriers to Integrated Health and Social Care” ETAC, Alex Hazlett
◉ 15:00 – 15:15: “Scotland at a Crossroads – Reflections on Next Steps for Scottish Business and Decision Makers” Michelle Thomson, MSP
◉ 15:15 – 15:25: Break for refreshments
◉ 15:25 – 16:15: Panel discussion
◉ 16:15 – 16:25: Closing remarks from David Stockdale, BHTA CEO
Network with peers, reward your staff, and entertain your clients at the popular BHTA Golf Day 2023
Date: 14 July 2023
Time: 8am-5pm
Tee time: 9.30am
Location:
Foxhills Club & Resort
Ottershaw
Surrey
KT16 0EL
Entries:
– 72 places available
– Accepted as a team or on an individual basis
– Open to BHTA members and non-BHTA members
Prices
The BHTA Golf Day is open to members and non-members.
BHTA member rate
– Individual: £160 + VAT
– Team of two: £280 + VAT
– Team of four: £500 + VAT
Non-member rate
– Individual: £200 + VAT
– Team of two: £340 + VAT
– Team of four: £600 + VAT
BHTA’s annual Golf Day, sponsored by Verlingue, is a great opportunity to reward your staff, host an important client, and meet others in the industry.
Returning on the 14th July 2023 to the award-winning Foxhills Club & Resort, the event is a great way to experience one of England’s top courses while networking.
Our BHTA staff will ensure players are happy and able to focus on showing off their skills.
You don’t want to miss this chance to experience a stunning resort and play some amazing golf at the same time. Make plans now and join us for a day full of fun!
Note: Bookings are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Registration for the day will start at 7:30, followed by a breakfast, briefing, and a chance to warm up on the driving range.
Play will begin with a shotgun start and will follow Stableford rules.
Throughout the day, players will compete for the following prizes:
– Winning individual
– Winning team
– Longest drive
– Nearest the pin
After play, golfers are invited to clubhouse for drinks, a BBQ buffet, and awards before finishing at 4:30pm.
The BHTA Golf Day 2023 is sponsored by Verlingue, the BHTA’s trusted insurance partner. For companies operating in the specialist arena of healthcare and assistive technology, having a specialist insurance product that understands the sector is essential.
Verlingue UK offers a bespoke, competitive and comprehensive package, designed exclusively to meet the needs of our members.
Date: 11 May 2023
Time: 10:00am – 4pm
Location:
Manor Hotel
Meriden
Solihull
CV7 7NH
Event contact:
Katrina James
BHTA Events Manager
T: 020 3856 0314
E: katrina.james@bhta.com
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On 11th May, join BHTA as we bring together key healthcare leaders and suppliers to discover how current policy decisions are shaping the future of health and social care, impacting UK patients, and what it means for you and your business.
Updates to policies informing Regulation, Integration, Sustainability and Innovation mean suppliers are having to adapt their practices to align with these new priorities.
If you are a supplier of products and services to the NHS and social care sector, crucial changes in health and social care policy and structures will not only be impacting your business, but also the lives of patients across the UK.
Hear from senior leaders from the DHSC’s MedTech Directorate and British Standards Institution, as well as political consultants and healthcare organisations, as they outline future policy directions and learn how collaboration will ultimately improve the patient experience.
Single rate: £110+ VAT pp.
Multi-rate (2+ tickets): £95+ VAT pp.
Single rate: £295 + VAT pp.
David Lawson
Director of Medical Technology DHSC, MedTech Directorate
Paul Gaffney
Director of Tendo Consulting Ltd
Purvi Patel
BSi Regulatory Lead for Medical Devices & IVDs – UKCA & CE
Simon Williams
Director of Social Care Improvement LGA
Alan Wain
Chief Operating Officer
EPSCOT
William Lee
Head of Policy and Compliance
BHTA
Steven Ferguson
Principal, Head of Market Access
IQVIA
◉ 9.30 – 10.00: Registration and networking
Coffee, tea & pastries
◉ 10.00 – 10:15: Welcome from BHTA CEO David Stockdale
◉ 10.15 – 10:45: “Healthcare Market Outlook 2023-24” Steven Ferguson, Head of Market Access at IQVIA
◉ 10.45 – 11:15: “Political Outlook Implications for Healthcare Policy” Paul Gaffney, Director at Tendo Consulting
◉ 11.15 – 11:30: Q&A and Discussion
◉ 11.30 – 11:45: Break & Refreshments
◉ 11.45 – 12:15: “Local Government Perspective on Social Care” Simon Williams, Director of Social Care Improvement at LGA
◉ 12.15 – 12:45: “Social Value in Public Procurement: A New Era in Contract Awarding” Jin Sahota, CEO at EPSCOT
◉ 13.00 – 14.0: Lunch and networking
Meet and greet with BHTA CEO
◉ 14.00 – 14:30: “UK MedTech Strategy & Implementation Plan” David Lawson, Director at MedTech
◉ 14.30 – 15:00: “Future Direction of Notified Bodies in the UK” Purvi Patel, BSI Regulatory Lead for Medical Devices & IVDs
◉ 15.00 – 15:15: “UK Medical Device Regulations Update” William Lee, Head of Policy at BHTA
◉ 15.15 – 15:30: Q&A and Discussion
◉ 15.30 – 15:45: BHTA Closing Remarks from David Stockdale, BHTA CEO
◉ 15:45 onwards: Networking and refreshments
◉ Gain insights from those leading change in the health and social care system
◉ Network with influential stakeholders and business leaders
◉ Discover best practices to share within your business and inform your strategy
◉ Listen to experts debate key industry topics and interact with keynote speakers at Q&A sessions
◉ Gain the full picture from strategic planners and implementers
◉ Align with leading health and care commissioners
If you are interested in aligning your business with the procurement and policy agendas of public sector bodies, then this conference is for you:
◉ Suppliers to the NHS and local authorities
◉ Business leaders and senior management
◉ Policy teams within organisations
◉ Tender teams within organisations
◉ Clinicians within organisations
Single rate: £110 + VAT pp.
Multi-rate (2+ tickets): £95+ VAT pp.
Single rate: £295+ VAT pp.
Date: 22 Sept 2022
Time: 9.30am – 3.45pm
Location:
The Tower Hotel
St Katharine’s Way
London
E1W 1LD
Event contact:
Calvin Barnett
BHTA Marketing & Communications
T: 020 7702 2141
E: marketing@bhta.com
If you are a supplier of products and services to the NHS and social care sector, two critical initiatives are redefining the business and procurement landscape: integration and sustainability.
Fuelled by the passing of the Health and Care Bill and commitments to carbon reduction across the health and care supply chain, all suppliers are having to adapt their practices to align with these new priorities.
This 22nd September, join over one hundred industry leaders to discover how key public sector health and care commissioners and procurement organisations are embedding a culture of sustainability whilst simultaneously driving the integration agenda through Integrated Care Systems and their partners.
Hear from senior executives from NHS Supply Chain, Integrated Care Systems, NHS England and Improvement, and the Department of Health and Social Care MedTech Directorate, to learn how their organisations are implementing initiatives that will shape the future of health and care, and what it means for you.
Booking now open
Single rate: £120 + VAT pp.
Multi-rate (2+ tickets) : £100+ VAT pp.
Booking opens 8th August 2022
Single rate: £220 + VAT pp.
Multi-rate (2+ tickets): £200 + VAT pp.
David Stockdale
Chief Executive Officer at the British Healthcare Trades Association
David Lawson
Department of
Health and Social Care
MedTech Directorate
Andrew New
Chief Executive of Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL) & NHS Supply Chain (NHSSC)
Andy Windsor
Commercial Director of Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL) & NHS Supply Chain (NHSSC)
Preeya Bailie
Director of Procurement, Transformation and Commercial Delivery of NHS England and Improvement
Francis Philippa
Strategy Lead
at
Foundations UK
Kevin Hodges
British Healthcare Trades Association
◉ Gain insights from those leading change in NHS and the social care system
◉ Network with influential stakeholders and other business leaders
◉ Discover best practices to share within your business and inform your strategy
◉ Listen to experts debate key industry topics and interact with keynote speakers at interactive Q&A sessions
◉ Gain the full picture from strategic planners and implementers
◉ Align with leading health and care commissioners and procurement chiefs
If you are interested in aligning your business with the procurement and policy agendas of public sector bodies, then this conference is for you:
◉ Suppliers to the NHS and local authorities
◉ Business leaders and senior management
◉ Policy teams within organisations
◉ Tender teams within organisations
◉ Clinicians within organisations
◉ 9.30 – 10.20: Registration and networking
Coffee, tea & pastries
◉ 10.30 – 10.50: BHTA CEO opening address
Opening introductions from the BHTA CEO, David Stockdale. An overview of the BHTA and the agenda for the day
◉ 10.50 – 11.15:
Preeya Bailie, Director of Procurement, Transformation and Commercial Delivery at NHS England & Improvement
◉ 11.15 – 11.40:
Andrew New, Chief Executive of NHS Supply Chain
Andy Windsor, Commercial Director of NHS Supply Chain
◉ 11.40 – 12.10: Panel discussion and Q&A
Chaired by William Lee, Head of Policy and Compliance at the BHTA
◉ 12.10 – 13.30: Lunch and networking
Meet and greet with BHTA CEO
◉ 13.30 – 14:05:
Francis Philippa, Strategy Lead at Foundations UK
◉ 14:05 – 14:30:
David Lawson, Department of Health and Social Care MedTech Directorate Director
◉ 14:30 – 14:55:
Kevin Hodges, British Healthcare Trades Association
◉ 14:55 – 15:25: Panel discussion and Q&A
Chaired by David Stockdale, Chief Executive Officer of the BHTA
◉ 15:25 – 15:40: BHTA CEO closing address
◉ 15:40 onwards: Networking and refreshments
Integration of health and social care in England
The role of sustainability in integration
The impact of integration on the commissioning/provider landscape
Delegation of powers from NHSEI and councils to ICSs
Circular economy and the focus on recycling
Booking now open
Single rate: £120 + VAT pp.
Multi-rate (2+ tickets) : £100+ VAT pp.
Booking opens 8th August 2022
Single rate: £220 + VAT pp.
Multi-rate (2+ tickets): £200 + VAT pp.
Relevant news and information for those attending the upcoming conference.
Date: 9 May 2022
Time: 6.30pm – Late
Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Stadium Way West
Milton Keynes
Bletchley
MK1 1ST
Ticket prices:
BHTA member rate:
£65 per ticket
Non-BHTA rate:
£90 per ticket
BHTA members can enjoy an evening of celebration and comedy at the ‘Back to Business’ gala dinner while enjoying an exclusive member-only ticket price of £65 (saving £25).
Taking place the night before the inaugural RISE @ THIIS at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Milton Keynes, the gala dinner will provide the perfect opportunity to network ahead of the trade exhibition and conference.
Join friends and colleagues in the mobility, access and independent living industry for an evening of delicious food and award-winning entertainment.
With its smart casual dress code, the evening is the perfect opportunity to reward employees, treat clients, and make new acquaintances, in a relaxed and laidback environment.
To secure your gala dinner at the member-rate, contact event organiser Jade Godier at jade.godier@rise4disability.com.
will begin with the gala dinner drinks reception at 6.30pm, where you can catch up and mingle over complimentary fizz.
7.30pm will see attendees led into the gala dinner room, where you will enjoy a delicious three-course meal and drinks, accompanied with a serving of side-splitting humour throughout the night.
Dress code: Smart casual
Host – Simon Minty
Simon was number 5 on the Shaw Trust Disability Powerlist and is currently starring on Gogglebox!
Comedian – Steve Day
Warm, witty and engaging whilst dealing with the dilemmas of being a deaf man in a hearing world.
Comedian – Don Biswas
Award-winning comedian regularly heard on BBC Radio 4.
Starter
Woodland mushroom and roasted garlic soup (VE)
or
BLT: Pressed ham hock, frisée and baby tomatoes, bacon jam, garlic mayonnaise and fried sourdough crumbs
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Mains
Vegetable biryani arancini: served with aloo gobi and coriander soya yoghurt (VE)
or
Spinach and herb stuffed chicken wrapped in prosciutto: with fondant potato, roast chantenay carrots, green beans and a red wine and tarragon sauce
***
Dessert
Baked white chocolate cheesecake: topped with macerated strawberries and burnt white chocolate
or
Vegan alternative available on request
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*(VE) Suitable for vegans
Did you know BHTA members attending RISE @ THIIS enjoy free VIP tickets worth £40?
Contact marketing@bhta.com for your exclusive discount code.
If you are interested in showcasing your products and services to trade buyers, installers and distributors
contact Joe Fahy, Sales Manager at BHTA Engage, to discuss opportunities,
as well as special BHTA member rates.
Members of the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) will have the opportunity to attend the inaugural RISE @ THIIS trade expo as VIP guests of Verlingue UK – the BHTA’s trusted insurance partner.
Taking place on 10 May 2022 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Milton Keynes, RISE @ THIIS is the UK’s only, dedicated B2B trade exhibition and conference for mobility, access, independent living and assistive technologies sectors.
Suppliers from across the industry, including BHTA members Motion Healthcare, Monarch Mobility, Karma Mobility, and WellEll, will be on-stand across the one-day, free-to-attend trade event, showcasing their latest offerings to buyers, installers and distributors from across the sector.
The exhibition and conference will also include a number of expert speakers sharing advice and guidance on a number of industry-specific, ranging from how to get products included on outsourced public sector service providers’ frameworks, to insights into CRMs and the role data can play in business growth.
Importantly, BHTA members can attend RISE @ THIIS as VIPs for free as guests of Verlingue. Attending as a VIP will provide see members of the association enjoy complimentary mid-morning refreshments, a two-course hot and cold buffet lunch, afternoon refreshments, bottled still and sparkling water, delegate pads and pens, as well as exclusive giveaways.
Verlingue’s Stephen Aldridge commented: “We are delighted to invite BHTA members to attend RISE @ THIIS as our VIP guests, enabling them to get the most of the exciting new show. As the Association’s long-standing preferred insurance partner, we are always keen to support the membership, and this sponsorship gives us a great opportunity to reward and engage members while facilitating important business conversations.
“Our team will be at the event, ready to meet with members and provide advice and guidance around business insurance, along with giving members more information about the exclusive BHTA Business Insurance benefit that they have access to as part of their membership. We look forward to meeting members there.”
Members can see Verlingue on stand R1 at RISE @ THIIS. To set up meetings beforehand, contact Stephen Aldridge, Client Director at Verlingue on 07557 264091 or Stephen.aldridge@verlingue.co.uk
To attend RISE @ THIIS as VIPs, courtesy of Verlingue, contact BHTA at marketing@bhta.com for your exclusive code and link.
RISE @ THIIS times and dates:
In addition to the trade exhibition and conference taking place on 10 May 2022, the night before RISE @ THIIS will play host to its ‘Back to business’ celebratory gala dinner, giving people a chance to connect in an enjoyable, relaxed environment.
Taking place at the same venue on 9 May, the evening will suppliers and retailers get together to enjoy a delicious three-course meal and incredible entertainment, with the world-renowned presenter (and Gogglebox regular), Simon Minty, and his dream team of comedians, performing throughout the evening.
Early bird tickets start at £65, ending on 31 March. Don’t miss out and book your tickets today.
‘Back to business’ gala dinner times and dates:
Alongside free VIP invites, BHTA members interested in reaching trade buyers can exhibit and sponsor the event at a special, member-exclusive rate as well.
Find out more by contacting RISE @ THIIS Sales Manager Joe Fahy on 07384 258 372 or joe.fahy@bhta.com
Date: 10 May 2022
Time: 8am – 5pm
Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Stadium Way West
Milton Keynes
Bletchley
MK1 1ST
Ticket prices:
Free to attend
Event contact:
Stands and sponsorships
Joe Fahy
Sales Manager at BHTA
T: 07384 258372
E: joe.fahy@bhtaengage.com
Exclusive BHTA discount
Charlie Lawrence
Sales & Marketing Executive at BHTA
T: 07436 234319
E: Charlie.Lawrence@bhta.com
9th May – Gala Dinner:
This will be a night of delicious food, great entertainment and of course a valuable networking opportunity.
RISE @ THIIS is the new and only B2B trade exhibition and conference dedicated to bringing trade buyers and sellers in the mobility, access and independent living industry together to discover new products, opportunities and connections.
Taking place on the 10th May 2022 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, MK Stadium, in Milton Keynes, RISE @ THIIS is the must-attend event created specifically for trade professionals in the industry.
Free to attend, RISE @ THIIS will offer a trade-exclusive space where industry retailers, installers, distributors, suppliers, and manufacturers can meet to find new products and talk business in a relaxed, professional environment.
Alongside giving those involved in the sale, installation and distribution of mobility, access, independent living and healthcare products the chance to see the latest and greatest products on the market, RISE @ THIIS will also see expert speakers running sessions of important topics to boost delegates’ businesses, including CRMs, e-commerce, public sector procurement, and more.
Taking place the night before the exhibition and conference on the 9th May will be the industry gala dinner. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet, catch up and network with colleagues and key customers on the night, while being entertained by a number of world-class comedians and enjoying a three-course meal.
If you are a trade professional in the mobility, access, independent living, and assistive technologies industry, be sure not to miss this year’s must-attend event by registering for your free tickets today.
Members interested in attending as delegates can enjoy free VIP tickets worth £40?* Contact marketing@bhta.com for your exclusive discount code.
*Limited to 100 tickets on a first-come, first-served basis.
Who should attend?
If you are involved in the trade buying or selling of mobility and access, independent living, and assistive technologies, then RISE @ THIIS is the event for you. Book free tickets today and save the 10th May 2022 in your diary – BHTA members can also enjoy free VIP Day delegate passes!
Where to attend?
Coming to South-Central England, the RISE @ THIIS trade exhibition and conference will be held in the DoubleTree by Hilton at MK Stadium in Milton Keynes. Overlooking the ground, the fully accessible venue boasts ample free parking for attendees to bring large vehicles.
When to attend?
RISE @ THIIS will take place 10th May 2022. The spring date will give mobility and access, independent living, and assistive technology buyers and installers the chance to discover this year’s latest & greatest products ahead of the all-important and busy spring/summer trading seasons.
How to attend?
RISE @ THIIS is the event to meet new trade partners and launch new ranges to the market. Importantly, every aspect of the show has been crafted to maximise ROI for exhibitors and attendees alike, to ensure a day at RISE @ THIIS is time well spent.
If you are interested in showcasing your products and services to trade buyers, installers and distributors
contact Joe Fahy, Sales Manager at BHTA Engage, to discuss opportunities,
as well as special BHTA member rates.
Date: 30 June 2022
Time: 8am – 5pm
Tee time: 9.30am
Location:
Foxhills Club & Resort
Ottershaw
Surrey
KT16 0EL
Event contact:
Charlie Lawrence
BHTA Marketing & Communications
T: 07436 234319
E: Charlie.Lawrence@bhta.com
Day includes:
– 18 holes on Championship course
– Tea, coffee and bacon brioche rolls on arrival
– Practice range access before round
– Halfway house refreshments
– Nearest the pin and longest drive prizes
– BBQ dinner
Competition:
– Team 4 ball better ball stableford
– Individual stableford
Entries:
– 72 places available
– Accepted as a team or on an individual basis
– Open to BHTA members and non-BHTA members
Prices:
BHTA member rate
Single: £150 + VAT
Team of two: £270 + VAT
Team of four: £480 + VAT
Non-member rate
Single: £180 + VAT
Team of two: £324 + VAT
Team of four: £576 + VAT
Treat your hardworking staff, entertain your valued clients, and network with other leaders in the industry, at this year’s British Healthcare Trades Association’s Golf Day.
Taking place on the 30th June 2022 at the award-winning Foxhills Club & Resort, the BHTA Golf Day is not only an enjoyable day out, but a great way to reward your team, strengthen client relations, and meet your peers in the industry.
Sponsored by Verlingue, 72 golfers will have a chance to play at Foxhills championship Longcross course, home to the 2017 PGA Cup and named in Golf World’s top 100 courses in England.
The BHTA team will be on hand throughout the day, serving delicious refreshments and attending to all golfers’ needs, allowing participants to focus on enjoying themselves and showing off their golf skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity to experience a stunning resort; play golf on a championship course with colleagues, clients, contacts or strangers; and network over drinks and dinner.
Note: Bookings are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
The day will begin with breakfast and golfer registration from 8am, followed by a short golfer briefing at 8.50am. Golfers are also welcome to take to the free practice range to warm up from 8am to 9.15am.
Teams will move to tees from 9.10am, with the shotgun start at 9.30am – the play will be in four-ball and will follow Stableford rules.
Over the 18 holes, players will have the chance to network with industry peers, treat key clients, reward staff, and show off their skills while competing for the following prizes:
– Winning individual
– Winning team
– Longest drive
– Nearest the pin
After play concludes, golfers will be invited to enjoy a drink in the clubhouse, before the barbecue dinner commences at 3pm until 5pm, where prizes will be presented.
The BHTA Golf Day is open to members and non-members.
BHTA member rate
– Individual: £150 + VAT
– Team of two: £270 + VAT
– Team of four: £480 + VAT
Non-member rate
– Individual: £180 + VAT
– Team of two: £324 + VAT
– Team of four: £576 + VAT
For more information about the BHTA Golf Day 2022, contact:
Charlie Lawrence
BHTA Marketing and Communications Assistant
Tel: 07436 234319
Email: Charlie.Lawrence@bhta.com
The BHTA Golf Day 2022 is sponsored by Verlingue, the BHTA’s trusted insurance partner.
For companies operating in the specialist arena of healthcare and assistive technology, having a specialist insurance product that understands the sector is essential. Verlingue UK offers a bespoke, competitive and comprehensive package, designed exclusively to meet the needs of our members.
“The weather was perfect and the course was in superb condition. Thank you to all at Foxhills and the BHTA for taking care of us all.”
Kevin Atkins, Quantum Rehab – 2021
Date: 8th September 2021
Time: 8am – 5pm
Tee time: 9.30am
Location:
Foxhills Club & Resort
Ottershaw
Surrey
KT16 0EL
Event contact:
Charlie Lawrence
BHTA Marketing & Communications
T: 07436 234319
E: Charlie.Lawrence@bhta.com
Day includes:
– 18 holes on Championship course
– Tea, coffee and bacon brioche rolls on arrival
– Practice range access before round
– Halfway house refreshments
– Nearest the pin and longest drive prizes
– BBQ dinner
Competition:
– Team 4 ball better ball stableford
– Individual stableford
Entries:
– Accepted as a team or on an individual basis
– Open to BHTA members and non-members
Prices:
BHTA member rate
Single: £120 + VAT
Team of two: £220 + VAT
Team of four: £400 + VAT
Non-member rate
Single: £140 + VAT
Team of two: £260 + VAT
Team of four: £480 + VAT
The BHTA Annual Golf Day 2021 has passed. Please do not try to book onto the event.
Treat your valued clients, your hardworking staff, and yourself, to an enjoyable day of golf at the British Healthcare Trades Association’s Annual Golf Day this September.
Held at the award-winning Foxhills Club & Resort and sponsored by Verlingue, the BHTA Golf Day is not only an enjoyable day out, but a great way to reward your hard-working staff or strengthen client relations.
Golfers will have a chance to play at Foxhills championship Longcross course, home to the 2017 PGA Cup and named in Golf World’s top 100 courses in England.
BHTA staff will be on hand throughout the day, serving delicious refreshments and attending to all golfers’ needs, allowing participants to focus on enjoying themselves and showing off their golf skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity to experience a stunning resort; play golf on a championship course with colleagues, clients, contacts or strangers; and network over drinks and dinner.
Note: This event has passed. Please do not try to make a booking.
The day will begin with breakfast and golfer registration from 8am, followed by a short golfer briefing at 8.50am. Golfers are also welcome to take to the free practice range to warm up from 8am to 9.15am.
Teams will move to tees from 9.10am, with the shotgun start at 9.30am – the play will be in four-ball and will follow Stableford rules.
Over the 18 holes, players will have the chance to network with industry peers, treat key clients, reward staff, and show off your skills while competing for the following prizes:
– Winning individual
– Winning team
– Longest drive
– Nearest the pin
After play concludes, golfers will be invited to enjoy a drink in the clubhouse, before the barbecue dinner commences at 3pm until 5pm, where prizes will be presented.
The BHTA Golf Day is open to members and non-members.
BHTA member rate
– Individual: £120 + VAT
– Team of two – £220 + VAT
– Team of four – £400 + VAT
Non-member rate
– Individual: £140 + VAT
– Team of two – £260 + VAT
– Team of four – £480 + VAT
The BHTA Golf Day 2021 is sponsored by Verlingue, the BHTA’s trusted insurance partner.
For companies operating in the specialist arena of healthcare and assistive technology, having a specialist insurance product that understands the sector is essential. Verlingue UK offers a bespoke, competitive and comprehensive package, designed exclusively to meet the needs of our members.
For more information about the BHTA Golf Day 2021, contact:
Charlie Lawrence
BHTA Marketing and Communications Assistant
Tel: 07436 234319
Email: Charlie.Lawrence@bhta.com
The Orthotics and Prosthetics section are holding an information day on Thursday 6th of February with speakers from NHS Counter Fraud, PB Consulting, MHRA, Strategic Intervention in Health Education Disciplines (SIHED) and Foot Drop Society.
Course Agenda:
Published: 5th February 2020
Source: BHTA
This event has now closed and BHTA is no longer taking bookings.
This years Golf Day will be hosted on Tuesday 8th September 2020 at the Mere Golf Course and Spa Resort in Cheshire, with an option for members to enjoy a Spa Treatment if not golfing.
(Mere Resort. Chester Rd, Mere, Knutsford, Cheshire. WA16 6LJ)
The 18 hole, 6,882 -yard, par-71 course at The Mere was designed by James Braid, and created out of 150 acres of Cheshire parkland in 1934. Today, the Championship course holds the reputation as one of the best maintained and highest quality golf courses in the North of England.
Surrounded by mature trees, flowering banks and with stunning views over the Mere Lake, the course offers the charm of the Cheshire countryside, coupled with a range of challenging features to test your precision and driving skills! Water, ravines and thick vegetation have been incorporated into the landscape, demanding care and accuracy whilst navigating the course.
To prepare for the challenges of The Mere’s golf course, the resort offers players a complete floating golf ball driving range, two-tier pitching green, putting green and bunker practice area where players can warm up before a round.
Event Details:
Approx Timings:- (Subject to confirmation)
9.30am – Arrival Registration (Coffee, Tea / Bacon Rolls)
11.30am – 18 Holes – Two Tee Start (First Tee 11.30 am Last Tee off 12.40pm)
18.00pm – BBQ Buffet
Click here for the booking form
Hotel Reservations and Booking – 01565 830 155 – Option 1 (BHTA Rates agreed)
Golf Buggies Available but worth booking in advance – 01565 830 155 – Option 4 (BHTA Rates agreed)
The Decontamination and Infection prevention section are holding an information day on Tuesday 4th of February with speakers from NHS Scotland, European Tissue Symposium(ETS), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and NHS Wales.
Course Agenda:
Published: 4th February 2020
Source: BHTA
