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Medical devices 

The North West is one of the UK's top three clusters for the biomedical sector, which includes biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical devices (healthcare).

It is home to a vibrant healthcare sector, covering everything from wound care, orthopaedics and diagnostics, to specialist nutrition and medical devices. As a result of these strengths, global healthcare companies and early stage, high technology companies find the North West to be a successful base for their business.

Business Link Northwest is your free to use, independent business support and information service. Our team of specialist advisers have in-depth understanding and know-how of the medical devices industry and offer free, tailored one-to-one support for your business. Call us now on 0845 00 66 888 or use our contact us form to find out what we can do for you!

guideInternational trade regulations

Read this guide that provides an overview of the healthcare and medical sector and its key regulations an exporter or importer needs to comply with.

Member trade associations

Medilink North West
Find out about the membership-based not-for-profit professional association that services medical and health technology companies, hospitals and universities within the North West region of the UK.  

The Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI)
Find out how the ABHI can support the medical devices sector.

guidesRegulations and compliance

How devices are regulated
Find out how to comply with the law if you are a medical devices company.

Funding secured for North West medical technology sector

Read the press release about an investment that will enable Medilink North West to increase its resources and support for the sector.

calendarSupport surgeries for the medical sector

Find out more details and the dates for these events organised by the Health Tech Hub

info iconFeatured support

Evolution Park
Find out about the full range of workplace products and services to support the business needs of start up, young and established companies within the medical, knowledge, science and technology sectors.

Support for exporters
Contact UK Trade and Investment on 0845 603 7053 and ask to speak to the healthcare and medical sector specialist for tailored international trade support.