The Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) supports the HealthTech community to provide products and services that help people live healthier lives.

ABHI is the UK’s leading industry association for health technology (HealthTech).

ABHI supports the HealthTech community to save and enhance lives. Members, including both multinationals and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), supply products from syringes and wound dressings to surgical robots, diagnostics and digitally enhanced technologies. We represent the industry to stakeholders, such as the government, NHS and regulators. HealthTech plays a key role in supporting delivery of healthcare and is a significant contributor to the UK’s economic growth. HealthTech is the largest employer in the broader Life Sciences sector, employing 154,000 people in 4,465 companies, with a combined turnover of £34.3bn. The industry has enjoyed growth of around 5% in recent years. ABHI’s 400 members account for approximately 80% of the sector by value.

REASONS TO JOIN

As the voice of the HealthTech industry, the benefits to your organisation
of becoming a ABHI member are many. Members benefit from
:


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Engagement and
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Insight and
Intelligence

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Networking
opportunities

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LATEST NEWS

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Today, the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) announced the launch of the Reg…

Lord Darzi’s NHS Report Published – HealthTech’s Role in the Path Ahead

Lord Ara Darzi has published his report on the current state of the NHS, which follows his independe…

EVENTS


  • 7
    Nov

    ABHI Ophthalmology Group (ABHI Members Only)

    Online.
    To join the meeting, contact judith.mellis@abhi...
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  • 8
    Nov

    Innovate, Navigate, Integrate: Mastering NHS Procurement

    Online.
    Health Innovation KSS and the Association of Br...
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  • 11
    Nov

    MEDICA 2024

    Dusseldorf, Germany, Dusseldorf, Germany,
    For all bookings and enquiries, contact omar.jo...
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  • 12
    Nov

    6th British-Polish Tech Forum

    Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Westminster, London.
    This year's Forum will bring together companies...
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The British HealthTech industry, which employs over 154,000 people across the country, is constantly innovating to help people live healthier lives.

 

 

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