British Healthcare Trades Association

19/06/2026

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18/06/2026

A strong day of discussion, networking and practical insight at the BHTA Joint Section Meeting.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversations shaping what comes next for BHTA members.

For those who want to continue exploring today’s market insight theme, BHTA members can access our UK Healthcare Markets: Economics at a Glance reports online.

The reports provide economic snapshots across key healthcare and assistive technology markets, helping members better understand sector activity, trends and opportunities across areas including mobility, powered mobility, patient handling, stairlifts, service provision and more.

Access the reports here:

The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has created a series of reports – ‘UK Healthcare Markets: Economics at a Glance’

18/06/2026

David Stockdale, Chief Executive of the BHTA, is closing the BHTA Joint Section Meeting with a session on estimating the size and shape of BHTA markets.

David is presenting the BHTA’s new 'UK Healthcare Markets: Economics at a Glance' reports, which provide an economic snapshot of key healthcare markets from 2023 to 2024.

The reports benchmark sector-level data across 10 healthcare markets, including firm numbers, turnover, units sold, market share, and concentration of sector activity. They also highlight key trends across areas such as powered mobility, mobility, stairlifts, aids for daily living, patient handling, beds, surfaces, chairs, service provision, and paediatrics.

A valuable closing session, giving BHTA members clearer insight into the scale, structure, and direction of the markets they operate in.

Members can read the full reports here: https://www.bhta.com/uk-healthcare-markets-economics-at-a-glance/

18/06/2026

Rachel Russell from Foundations is speaking at the BHTA Joint Section Meeting about housing adaptations and the latest developments shaping the home adaptations landscape.

The session is exploring the role of the Housing Adaptations Installer Network and how stronger collaboration between housing, health, and installation professionals can support safer, more accessible living at home.

For BHTA members working across healthcare, mobility, and assistive technology, this discussion provides valuable insight into how joined-up adaptation services can help improve outcomes for disabled people and older people.

18/06/2026

BHTA members: don’t miss this upcoming regulatory update
The virtual AXREM/BHTA Webinar: ‘Regulatory Update: Latest Developments from the MHRA’ will take place on Thursday 9 July, 14:00–15:00.

Attendees will hear an overview of recent developments from the MHRA, including regulatory updates, areas of current focus, and forthcoming changes that may impact industry.

Register now to receive the session invite:
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For any queries, please email: [email protected]

18/06/2026

At today’s BHTA Joint Section Meeting, members will be discussing the size and shape of BHTA markets — a topic that sits right at the heart of business planning, policy conversations and sector representation.

A few figures from BHTA’s latest UK Healthcare Markets: Economics at a Glance reports:

• Service provision turnover increased from £949.1m in 2023 to £1,024.7m in 2024
• Powered mobility turnover rose by 12.5%
• Stairlifts turnover and volume both increased by 8.2%
• Patient handling turnover increased by 6.3%
• Mobility volume reached more than 2.14m units in 2024

These snapshots help BHTA members better understand the markets they operate in — and the trends shaping the wider healthcare and assistive technology sector.

Members can access the reports here: https://www.bhta.com/uk-healthcare-markets-economics-at-a-glance/

The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has created a series of reports – ‘UK Healthcare Markets: Economics at a Glance’

18/06/2026

Ceara Chamberlin from Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children and Daniel Laing from Tendo are leading an important session at the BHTA Joint Section Meeting on the Children’s Commissioner Report and its key insights for the healthcare sector.

The discussion explores the challenges facing children with additional needs, including access to essential equipment, services, and support, as well as the wider implications for organisations working across healthcare and assistive technology.

The session also provides updates on the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Access to Disability Equipment, highlighting the importance of continued collaboration, policy engagement, and sector-wide action to support children and families more effectively.

18/06/2026

A new NHS tender opportunity in Shropshire is seeking suppliers for adjustable range of motion knee braces and associated products.

The submission deadline is 11am on 26 June 2026.

BHTA members can view the full tender details here: https://www.bhta.com/rjah-adjustable-knee-brace-tender/

18/06/2026

Paul Griffiths, Head of Policy and Implementation at the MedTech Directorate, has opened the BHTA Joint Section Meeting with a keynote on the latest developments shaping UK MedTech policy.

His session is exploring the continued delivery of key programmes linked to the NHS 10 Year Plan and the Life Sciences Sector Plan, including value-based procurement, Part IX Drug Tariff renewal assessments, innovation adoption, and regulatory reform.

With UK MedTech policy continuing to evolve, Paul’s keynote is providing BHTA members with valuable insight into the direction of travel for the sector, and what future policy developments could mean for healthcare businesses.

18/06/2026

We’re set up and ready to welcome delegates to today’s BHTA Joint Section Meeting at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

The day will bring together BHTA members from across the healthcare and assistive technology sector to network, share insights, and discuss the shared challenges and opportunities shaping the industry.

We look forward to seeing everyone shortly for an informative and productive day.