WHX Dubai

We're proud to be attending WHX Dubai to showcase why West Yorkshire is the best place to work, invest and do business with.

If you haven't already, meet us at our stand – South Hall 7, F79.

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About West Yorkshire

At the heart of the North with connectivity across the UK and beyond, West Yorkshire is the best place to work, invest and do business. 

We are home to world-leading sector strengths across digital, financial and professional services, manufacturing, creative and healthtech, with one of the largest concentrations of scale-ups outside London. 

With seven world-class universities, we connect academic research and businesses to create world class innovations, from ground-breaking start-ups to global names.

West Yorkshire Health and Lifesciences, the sector at a glance

  • Our region is home to a thriving and innovative healthcare ecosystem and a new £160 million Investment Zone, improving health and wellbeing across the world.
  • Well-known names in health have chosen to base themselves in West Yorkshire including NHS England, Optum, Paxman and Dedalus.
  • West Yorkshire is a region of learning and creativity and collaboration thrives here. Business, government, academia and healthcare connect and work together to create life changing solutions which are used across the globe.
196,000

people employed in health and science roles

600

health and life sciences companies

250

MedTech companies

90+

dedicated digital health firms

Joining us at WHX Dubai 

Vivid Care

Vivid Care is a UK-based specialist healthcare seating manufacturer with over 50 years of heritage. Trusted by more than 19,000 healthcare professionals, their chairs are used in over 80% of UK NHS hospitals. They design and manufacture innovative seating solutions that prioritise patient comfort, clinical outcomes, and infection control.

At WHX Dubai, they are showcasing two flagship product lines:

The Lento Range –Award-winning care chair collection offering adjustability and comfort for patients with complex needs. Featuring tilt-in-space functionality, an articulating legrest, and fully adjustable seat dimensions, Lento chairs provide head-to-toe postural support and pressure relief. Quick, tool-free adjustments make them ideal for multi-user environments, while removable covers and wipeable materials ensure rigorous infection control standards.

The HiBack Bedside Chair – Their newest innovation, developed in collaboration with NHS clinicians. This patented design features effortless all-in-one height adjustment with a simple turn handle, eliminating manual leg adjustments and reducing staff injury risk. With Levitex foam cushions, breathable four-way stretch fabric, and an antimicrobial polymer frame, the HiBack delivers cutting-edge pressure care and superior infection control for hospital wards.

All products are proudly made in Britain to the highest quality standards, backed by comprehensive warranties and dedicated after-sales support.

They are now expanding internationally and seeking distributors in each country.

 

Paxman Coolers 

Paxman has been pioneering scalp cooling technology worldwide for over 25 years. Having carried out extensive trials and product development, we have created a system that is clinically proven, cost-effective and widely embraced by doctors, nurses and patients alike. We are committed to the research and development of scalp cooling to improve efficacy for all patients across the world.

The Paxman Scalp Cooling System is available in 2 models to allow either 1 patient to be treated or 2 patients to be independently treated at the same time. The Paxman Scalp Cooling System offers many benefits for use in hospitals, chemotherapy clinics, or healthcare facilities. The system consists of a compact refrigeration unit containing a coolant that is circulated through specially designed cooling caps. The coolant lines are supported by a raised, adjustable arm to offer maximum comfort for the patient.

Paxman works closely with a large number of leading global, regional and local organisations. With our list of international distributors constantly growing, we are dedicated to providing a world-class service to match our world-class system.

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Discover why we are world leaders in

  • Digital health
  • Medical devices
  • Hardware and consumables
  • Pharmaceuticals and drug discovery
  • Diagnostics and personalised medicine
  • Medical services