AXREM Facilitates MP Visit to EIZO in Ascot: Championing Innovation and Transparency in Healthcare Technology
AXREM was delighted to facilitate a recent visit by Jack Rankin MP to member organisation EIZO in Ascot, offering a valuable opportunity to showcase cutting-edge healthcare technology and foster open dialogue between industry and government.
EIZO is a leading manufacturer of high-end visual display systems, renowned for delivering exceptional image quality, reliability, and ergonomic design. In healthcare, EIZO’s monitors are trusted by clinicians for diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures, and medical review, helping to improve outcomes and streamline care.
The visit included a guided tour of EIZO’s UK facilities, where Jack Rankin MP was introduced to the breadth of EIZO’s capabilities and their impact on clinical environments. The programme featured:
- Introduction to AXREM delivered by Sally Edgington, highlighting AXREM’s role as the UK trade association representing suppliers of diagnostic medical imaging, radiotherapy, healthcare IT and patient monitoring equipment.
- Who are EIZO? Presented by Mike Owen, offering insight into EIZO’s global reputation for precision visual display solutions.
- EIZO in Healthcare led by Jack Bond, showcasing how EIZO’s specialist monitors support diagnostic accuracy, workflow efficiency, and patient safety across NHS and private healthcare settings.
Jack Rankin MP’s approach was refreshing and deeply appreciated. His openness, curiosity, and transparent dialogue created a constructive atmosphere for discussing the challenges and opportunities facing the MedTech sector. AXREM and EIZO look forward to engaging further with Jack to ensure that innovation, sustainability, and collaboration remain central to healthcare transformation.
Colin Woodley, Chief Executive Officer of EIZO said after the visit “The connection between healthcare technology providers, the Government, and the NHS is fundamental to improving patient outcomes. The NHS faces significant challenges, but by strengthening collaboration between policymakers and technology providers, we can help advance healthcare delivery for the benefit of every patient. At EIZO, we believe that by aligning expertise and priorities across these groups, we can help shape a more resilient and effective healthcare system, one that empowers clinicians and enriches patients. We really appreciate Mr Rankin visiting our UK Headquarters and for showing such an interest in the work we do to support the NHS. His visit underscores the shared responsibility we all have to ensure that the UK continues to lead in the adoption of technologies that enhance care quality and clinical efficiency."
AXREM is the voice of the UK’s medical imaging and radiotherapy industry, representing member organisations that supply vital technologies to the NHS and beyond. Through advocacy, collaboration, and working groups focused on areas such as sustainability, teleradiology, and digital pathology, AXREM drives sector-wide progress and champions inclusive, patient-centred innovation.
AXREM Chief Executive Officer, Sally Edgington said “It was a pleasure to welcome Jack Rankin MP to EIZO and facilitate meaningful dialogue between industry and government. Jack’s openness, curiosity, and commitment to understanding the role of medical imaging in healthcare were truly refreshing. At AXREM, we believe that collaboration and transparency are key to driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. We look forward to continuing this important conversation and working together to ensure the UK remains at the forefront of healthcare technology.”
Jack Rankin MP for Windsor said of his visit “My visit to EIZO in Ascot to meet with their great team highlighted the incredible potential of healthcare technology to transform the way we diagnose, treat, and care for patients.
“I was so impressed by EIZO’s commitment to innovation and by AXREM’s work in championing collaboration across the sector”.
“Continued dialogue between industry and government is key to ensuring Britain remains a global leader in healthcare innovation. It’s excellent to see an Ascot-based business being part of this.”
Note:
AXREM members supply the majority of diagnostic medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment installed in UK hospitals. In doing so, our member companies and their employees work side by side with Radiologists, Radiographers, Practitioners, Oncologists and a wide range of healthcare professionals in delivering healthcare to patients using our technologies.
Our members therefore have unique knowledge, experience and insight into the workflow and challenges faced by healthcare professionals on a day-to-day basis, which enables us to develop and offer innovative solutions to improve the speed and quality of diagnostic procedures and treatments with our ultimate aim of improving patient care.
Although our members operate in a highly competitive commercial environment and in strict conformity with UK laws and regulations, certain issues such as this require focus and resolution on an industry-wide basis.
For further information about this press release please contact AXREM Chief Executive Officer – Sally Edgington
AXREM, Rotherwick House, 3 Thomas More Street, London, E1W 1YZ
E sally.edgington@axrem.org.uk
T 07717 058649
