Membership
Membership is split into 3 categories:
Corporate
For medical, medical device and health technology companies.
Associate
For non-medical companies, international medical companies, international health technology networks, university departments, regional healthcare organisations and members of other regional Medilinks.
Individual
For sole traders and individuals within the NHS, academia and industry, but not representing an organisation.
Service charter
As part of the Medilink North West network you will have access to the following:
- One day 'business review' (for new members) with the Medilink NW Business Development team.
- Access to the membership database and member only opportunities through the 'members only' area of the website.
- Company profile on the Medilink North West website featuring your product / service details, logo, contact details and direct link to company website.
- Two days annual consultancy (for corporate members) from the Business Development team. To provide advice, help and support on a range of activities including business growth, commercialisation of new products, funding opportunities, regulatory affairs, etc. to help you and your business every step of the way.*
- Access to specialist advice via our professional partnerships i.e. Intellectual Property, NHS Procurement, NICE, Investment and International Trade (free of charge where possible).
- Specialist support in the areas of business planning, bid-writing, market research and project management.**
- Bi-annual newsletter with the opportunity for your company to feature.
- Access to sector specific events at a reduced rate (free of charge where possible).
- Introductions to other members and companies in order to explore new opportunities and collaborations.
- Use of the Medilink North West logo on your corporate literature.
- Need a meeting room in Manchester? Medilink North West’s meeting room is available free of charge (subject to availability).
* Additional support if required in excess of two days will be offered at preferential rates to members.
**Chargeable services.
Cost of annual membership
| Number of full time employees per company | Membership Rates 2010 / 11 |
| New Start-Up (First two years only) | £135.00 |
| 2 - 5 | £335.00 |
| 6 - 19 | £430.00 |
| 20 - 49 | £550.00 |
| 50 - 249 | £700.00 |
| 250+ | £840.00 |
| Associate | £175.00 |
| Individual | £70.00 |
All membership rates are subject to VAT
The membership year runs 12 months from the receipt of your application.
Membership payment to Medilink North West can be made by cheque (payable to Medilink North West Ltd) by invoice or by standing order. For those members who prefer to pay by standing order, please contact Karen Field, Membership Manager for further details.
To register for membership
Please register on-line and complete the necessary registration form. Once submitted a welcome pack and invoice (for the specified membership) will be dispatched.