AXREM hosts networking event and bids farewell to two leading industry figures

In June many AXREM members and special guests from The British Institute of Radiology, British Medical Ultrasound Society, Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine, NHS Supply Chain (DHL), Radiotherapy UK, RAD Magazine and The Society of Radiographers attended a networking event at the House of Lords.

Over afternoon tea, members were given the opportunity to network and talk more about the work being done by AXREM and the industry. Chair Ila Dobson said: “AXREM has evolved and grown over the last two years and we are now able to offer our members a wide variety of engagement, meetings and events throughout the year.

“The special focus groups have become more engaged and very pro-active, with the groups producing a whole range of position statements, best practice guidance and other useful resources that can be used by industry, professionals and patients. And patients are, as we all know, at the heart of everything we do.”
Dobson went on to outline some of the organisation’s achievements over the last 12 months, including hosting more than 65 member meetings; attending over 100 external meetings; hosting two events at last year’s UKIO including a virtual awards event hosted by Bill Turnbull and a debate at the BMUS virtual event in December. “We were also invited to a breakfast with BBC news editor for health Hugh Pym,” she said.

Meanwhile, AXREM has increased its profile and published many papers and position statements.

The event also celebrated the retirement of two leading industry professionals. Charlie McCaffrey has retired from his role as commercial director at Philips Healthcare and Peter Harrison has retired as managing director of Siemens Healthineers.

AXREM director Sally Edgington said: “When I started with AXREM three years ago I quickly established that there were some key members who not only champion AXREM but that also give up a lot of their own time, alongside their busy roles, to help and support AXREM activities. Charlie McCaffrey and Peter Harrison are two people that have done just that for many years, and I can only talk about my experiences for the last three, but I can honestly say both have been supportive of AXREM and my role.”

Picture: Members reflected on the trade association’s achievements over the past 12 months.

Published on page 4 of the July 2022 issue of RAD Magazine.