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State of the Nation Report, authored by the Future Leaders Council, which highlights issues such as governance reforms, outdated technology, and the complexities of embedding AI in the NHS. The guests discuss how innovation, smarter procurement, and closer collaboration between industry, government and clinicians can help to protect patient safety while improving productivity.

The episode also looks at the future of cancer care, digital transformation and the role of medtech suppliers in enabling prevention, community-based services, and AI-driven efficiencies. Referencing AXREM’s AI Manifesto and the Cyber Security Strategy, the panel emphasise the need for trust, responsible adoption and long-term investment. Listeners are encouraged to engage with AXREM’s work and see how industry collaboration can support the NHS to deliver better outcomes for patients now and in the years ahead.

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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. She stresses the vital role industry can play in ensuring radiographers are not only heard but also empowered in shaping the tools, pathways, and policies that impact their daily work.

The conversation explores how medtech suppliers can alleviate pressures on an overstretched workforce by investing in CPD, sponsoring networking opportunities, and supporting initiatives that reduce stress and isolation. From mentorship schemes to wellbeing hubs and collaborative events, Charlotte emphasises that professional development and community support are crucial for retention and resilience. The episode closes with a lighter discussion, giving listeners a glimpse of the personalities behind the microphones, while underscoring the collective mission to build a healthier, more sustainable workforce.

Thanks to co-hosts and AXREM future leaders Katie Glastonbury, Communications Manager at Medica Group and Paige Ward, Clinical Product Manager at AGFA HealthCare

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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 sense of camaraderie in the medtech industry and the invaluable role AXREM plays in uniting competitors, colleagues and policymakers to work collaboratively.

The episode dives into the Imaging IT Manifesto, launched at Bletchley Park, which outlines the group’s vision and calls to action on topics such as cybersecurity, interoperability, AI integration and national policy alignment. The guests underscore the manifesto’s ambition to transform imaging services across the UK and explain how the group is actively working with key NHS stakeholders to turn these priorities into action.

Documents mentioned during the episode include the AXREM Imaging IT Manifesto, the Strengthening Cyber Security in UK Healthcare, and the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Guidance.

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