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Nov 2023 - Christmas Delivery Schedule
Every year we schedule a shutdown of our facility over the Christmas and New Year holidays to allow our teams time with their family and friends over this celebratory season. We continue that tradition this year.
Please be advised that we will remain closed from Monday, December 25th 2023 until Monday, January 1st 2024. Our operations will resume on Tuesday, January 2nd 2024.
If you would like your orders despatched before the Christmas holiday period, please consider our following schedule:
Pre-Christmas order and delivery schedule:
| Order by | For delivery by | |
|---|---|---|
| UK Mainland & South of Scotland | 3pm on Monday, 18th December* | Friday, 22nd December |
| Scotland Highlands & Islands | 3pm on Monday, 18th December* |
* Any palletised orders after 18th December will have delivery expectations confirmed upon receipt of the order
Orders received up to 12pm on 22nd December will be despatched and available for delivery by DPD from Wednesday 27th December.
Please mark your orders clearly with any of your own closures expected over the holiday period, so we understand your delivery availability.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a safe, Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Thank you for your continued custom and support throughout 2023.
For information on order and delivery times for countries outside of the UK, please email us at sales@helapet.co.uk.
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Nov 2023 - Notice of the Annual Stock Take
Please be aware that Helapet will be conducting our annual stock take from Friday 17th November to Monday 20th November 2023 and will be unable to ship goods during this period.
If you are seeking to place orders during this time, please kindly inform our sales office in advance by placing your order by 3pm on Thursday 16th November for 24hr delivery.
Normal shipping operations are expected to resume on Tuesday 21st November.
We appreciate your understanding. Please contact us on 01582 501980 for further information on new or existing orders.
Nov 2023 - Helapet Halloween Charity Event Raises Money for Bowel Cancer UK
Our staff enjoyed a special Halloween Charity event on 31st October, in support of our chosen charity Bowel Cancer UK. Along with Halloween themed treats, there were fun blood bag shower gels for sale with all proceeds going to the charity. We are delighted to have raised £160 which in-addition to our other charity fundraising donations, will go towards supporting vital research and continue raising awareness of Bowel Cancer.
View some of our photos from the day…
Learn more about Bowel Cancer UK and how you can support by clicking here: www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk
Sep 2023 - Helapet choose Bowel Cancer UK as our Charity of Choice for 2023 / 2024
Helapet are pleased to nominate Bowel Cancer UK as our charity of choice for 2023 and 2024. Bowel cancer is the 4th most common cancer in the UK and is diagnosed in almost 43,000 men and women every year. We will be donating proceeds from our company events and initiatives to this worthy cause.
If you are affected in anyway by Bowel Cancer, you can find information, resources and support by clicking on the following link: www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk
Helapet are proud to have supported several charities over the years. These include:
May 2023 - NEW Swabable Vial Adapters from Helapet
Designed to keep you safe
We are delighted to launch our new line of vented and non-vented Swabable Vial Adapters, providing users with greater protection from accidental drips and aerosol contamination when compounding harmful drugs such as cytotoxics.
Each vial adapter incorporates the Arisure® Neutral Valve, designed to grant a secure microbiological and physical closed connection between a syringe and vial. Maintaining sterility of the vial contents for up to 7 days*, Swabable Vial Adapters are suitable for multi-dose applications, Simple to use and completely needle-free. Swabable Vial Adapters are available to two convenient sizes, allowing safe access to standard 13mm and 20mm vials.
Vented Swabable Vial Adapters use a 0.2micron air filter to neutralise air pressure and minimise aerosol contamination and accidental splashes during aspiration of liquid drugs. A dual lumen plastic spike coupled with a low-profile design improves precise withdrawal, minimising residue left in the vial and hold up volume.
Each adapter is supplied individually sterile blister packed, allowing for efficient transfer and use in cleanrooms and isolators.
* Swabable Vented Vial Adapter only. Data available on request.
To order a free trial sample or request further information and pricing, please email sales@helapet.co.uk or call 01582 501980.
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Jul 2022 - Helapet appoint new Senior Leadership Team
Helapet Leadership Team
Helapet are pleased to announce the new Helapet Senior Leadership Team, which will be steering the company forward.
Leading from the front, Tony Phelps has been appointed as Helapet's new Managing Director, following a successful 7 years as Helapet's Sales and Marketing Manager, and holding more than 30 years' experience in various medical device markets. Tony has played a key part in Helapet's successful growth during his tenure as Sales and Marketing Manager, even in the face of significant challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic. Tony holds an MSc in Biomedical Sciences and is a Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science.
Taking over from Tony as the new Sales and Marketing Manager is Hannah Hayward who brings with her over 7 years of B2B and direct clinician sales management experience in the medical devices market. With a track record in developing strong relationships within the NHS and private hospital groups, Hannah has a breadth of experience in overseeing vital projects and leading new initiatives.
2022 also sees Dean Marsh being promoted from Operations Manager to Operations Director and has now joined the Helapet Board. Dean has made a significant contribution to the company's operational success since joining Helapet 13 years ago. Dean is responsible for production, purchasing, warehousing and quality functions and works on key initiatives including lean and sustainability.
Amy Fleming provides Human Resource support to Helapet, having worked within the CliniMed Group of companies for five years. Amy began with CliniMed as an Assistant HR Advisor, where her hard work and commitment earned her a promotion to Human Resources Advisor in 2020. She is currently working to gain a master's degree in Human Resource Management.
"I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to lead Helapet into the next phase of development. Over recent years we have achieved consistent growth and implemented many new systems and processes along the way, whilst considering the customer first in everything we do. Our highly experienced, knowledgeable team here at Helapet will take those experiences forward to further develop the business and continue in our mission to provide protection with innovative, high-quality products and services." Tony Phelps, Managing Director
Jun 2022 - Introducing the new eco-friendly range of Helapet Sterile Sharps Bins
Helapet are pleased to announce a major development in the range of Sterile Sharps Bins. The new "Eco" range of sharps containers are made from at least 40% recycled plastic, assisting the NHS drive to reach Net Zero by 2040.
The new Eco range will conform to HTM07-01 management and disposal of healthcare waste guidelines. This means they are still a standard yellow container with yellow or purple lids for cytotoxic /cytostatic waste. Due to the recycled material, the yellow will be a darker tone in contrast to the current model.
The new eco range of Sterile Sharps Bins contain a minimum of 40% high grade recycled material to help minimise the impact on our environment and the carbon footprint during its manufacture. This also means there is less dependence on crude oils used in the manufacture of virgin plastic.
The new Eco Sharps Bin range is fully compliant with UN 3291 and ISO 23907-1:2019 standards. Having a mainly yellow base with the appropriate coloured lid it is also in line with HTM 07-01 waste segregation guidance. They are also compatible with the same accessories, trolleys, and brackets as the current ones.
The new ECO range of Sterile Sharps Bins will be phased in from June 2022. Current customers will not need to change anything to begin receiving the new bins. Just place your order the usual way using the same product codes.
Reducing the amount of single use plastic is a challenge in our industry but it's one that Helapet embraces. One of our key goals is to incorporate sustainability where possible across all areas of our business operations from facility management to work practices, delivering sustainable solutions that benefit the environment.
For additional information and latest prices on any of our listed products, please email sales@helapet.co.uk or call 01582 501980
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Mar 2022 - Certificates of Irradiation will be replaced with Certificates of Processing
Steris Operations Data Management System Update
Helapet Ltd, is providing this update in respect to data management changes being initiated by our Sterilisation provider, Steris. Please see attached letter from Steris for full details [1].
This change has been rolled out gradually throughout Steris, starting at their Daventry site, but has now been implemented at their Reading site as well. This now means that all Helapet product irradiated by Steris, UK-wide, will be affected by these changes. This change is not at the request of Helapet but is a worldwide roll-out by STERIS Applied Sterilisation Technologies (AST).
There will be no change to the actual process, just in the manner / format that data is recorded. The Certificate of Irradiation (CoI) will be replaced with a Certificate of Processing (CoP), example attached [2]. In addition, the format of the Detex label will change, as shown in the attachment [3].
Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Feb 2022 - Charity Giving
During the run up to Christmas, what should be the most joyous time of year can be one of the hardest. So, while most companies purchase greeting cards to wish their customers great joy, we sent our customers personal and digital wishes of joy for the Christmas season and offered the money that would have been used on printed greeting cards to a charity that is close to our team's hearts.
In the recent Christmas of 2021, we donated to the Cynthia Spencer Hospice in Northampton.
We were delighted to hear that our donation could pay all the below:
- 8 visits to a patient from a 'hospice at home' nurse
- A memory box to remember a loved one receiving palliative care
- Transport for a patient get to their appointments
It is important to Helapet that we give back to the community Helapet and its staff belong in. 2021 saw Cynthia Spencer Hospice play an important role in one of our colleague's lives and we wanted to be able to give our thanks for the Hospice's amazing work.
"We really appreciate the support of local businesses throughout the year however, for Helapet to think of us during the festive season was really kind of the team. December marked the end of our 45th year celebrations which have been heavily impacted by the pandemic. The continued support of businesses has been vital ensuring we can continue to care for our patients and support their families too and for this we are certainly thankful. We are always looking to work with new businesses who would like to support the work of the Hospice through volunteering, fundraising, taking part in events and making donations, if anyone would like to hear more about our work, please get in touch".
Nina Gandy, Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser, Cynthia Spencer Hospice
Cynthia Spencer Hospice provides specialist palliative care services for South Northamptonshire. They accept donations via their website https://www.cynthiaspencer.org.uk/donate.
Jan 2022 - Helapet Donates Microscope To Local School
Helapet, leading UK cleanroom consumables company and filter manufacturer, are delighted to present local school, Houghton Regis Academy, with a Euromex Metallurgical Type Microscope, a significantly more advanced scope to be used alongside their own equipment in the Science Lab.
Helapet were conducting one of their regular tours of their manufacturing facility to spot any ways they can improve efficiencies as part of their 5S policy. The microscope was spotted as an unused item that had been languishing in the corner. Its purpose had been to inspect the filtration media used in their filter manufacturing for quality control. It stopped being used when more advanced inspection techniques were adopted. In order to make way for more efficient processes, it was decided to remove the unit and find another owner in a drive to be more environmentally aware.
Helapet has a strong ethos of giving back to their local community so went in search of a worthy school to donate this and were pleased to discover local middle school Houghton Regis Academy, would accept and make use of the microscope. It will be used by students aged 9 to 13 years.
Helapet has recently been awarded the Investors in People - Gold.
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About Helapet:
Proud to be a 2021 Gold Investors in People business, Helapet we have been a reputable manufacturer and distributor of high quality medical and cleanroom consumables and filters for over 30 years. We serve several core markets including hospital pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratory and veterinary environments as well as other industries needing filtration devices.
Helapet delivers a diverse and innovative range of sterile and non-sterile products, supporting critical environment activities across all areas of aseptic manufacturing healthcare provision and industry.
Click here to view our Vision, Mission and Values statement.
We have four main areas of business:
- Inline Disc Filters
- Medical and Cleanroom Consumables
- Contract Cleanroom Packaging and Liquid Filling
- Cold Chain Solutions
We are based in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire
About Houghton Regis Academy:
The Houghton Regis Academy was opened on 1st September 2012 and is sponsored by the Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust, a successful multi-Academy sponsor.
The Academy became a full secondary school in September 2015 with students from Year 7 to Year 11.
At the Houghton Regis Academy, we want to raise standards and outcomes for all our pupils and to provide a high-quality secondary education for all local children who enrol.
We want our pupils, no matter what their age or ability, to be proud to belong to their Academy, be proud of their achievements and to know we have their best interests at heart. Whatever our pupils' backgrounds, we want them to be in the best possible position to move on to a successful life beyond school - whether it is in further education, training or employment.
This Academy is sponsored by the Greenwood Academies Trust which was formed in 2009 and now educates approximately 16,000 pupils across seven local authority areas including Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire, Leicester City, Northamptonshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Central Bedfordshire.
Mar 2021 - Helapet reach 1000+ followers on LinkedIn: Thank You
Helapet are delighted to have reached 1,000 + followers on LinkedIn, a major milestone in the growth of our social media community. We would like to thank everyone who has liked, engaged, shared and commented on our posts and content. We will continue to use LinkedIn as an important communications platform, allowing us to directly engage with professionals from industries around the globe, providing important updates on our products, services and company developments.
If you are not yet a follower of Helapet, or know someone who would benefit in being a follower, then please click or share the below link:
Why would you wish to become a Helapet follower?
- See all our latest news on new products launches, product updates, services and latest innovative solutions
- Keep up-to-date with key events and exhibitions
- Receive important holiday dates or temporary shutdown information
- View available vacancy and exciting new job opportunities
...and more!
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Sep 2020 - Our Office Hours are Changing!
We would like to inform our customers that our office hours are changing. New opening hours will now be 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. This will begin on Monday 14th September 2020.
We appreciate your understanding. Please call us on 01582 501980 or email sales@helapet.co.uk further information on new or existing orders.
May 2020 - 2020-21 Product Catalogue
Available to download now!
Our latest publication of the Helapet Product Catalogue has arrived!
Packed full with an extensive portfolio of quality medical and cleanroom consumables, tested and validated for critical environment activities.
- Over 300 quality sterile and non sterile consumables
- Latest product releases
- Colour coded categories for easy navigation
- Professional imagery supported by useful summary information
- Handy contact and ordering details
Providing you with the best product solutions for cleanrooms, isolators and other controlled working environments, our entire product portfolio is accessible in an easy-to-read 56 page product guide.
Click here to view and download your copy today!
Apr 2020 - Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Statement from Helapet Ltd
Feb 2020 - Helapet deliver chemical protective apparel for microbiology testing initiative in India
Here at Helapet our company vision, mission and values inform everything we do on a daily basis, including the importance of being "helpful and to provide assistance to customers and colleagues".
Demonstrating our commitment to supporting customer health and protection, we recently responded to a request from a gentleman on his way to Khristiya Seva Niketan Hospital, a small mission hospital in West Bengal, India. The purpose of his visit was to introduce microbiology testing to KSN Hospital's small pathology laboratory, which required some personal protective clothing for his colleagues. We were delighted to assist him and delivered chemical protective Tyvek Lab Coats which were used to protect personnel against accidental spillages of potentially infected material in the microbiology lab. This includes patient samples that might be infected or cultures of pathogenic bacteria that the laboratory staff have cultured.
Having taken receipt of our lab coats, we were delighted to receive a personal thankyou note:
Dear Helapet,
On a wet afternoon on 9th January, I picked up some sample lab coats which you had kindly put to one side for me, to take out to a small mission hospital in India, where I am helping them to introduce microbiology testing in their pathology lab. I thought you might like to see a picture of them being worn. The lady in the middle is one of my colleagues from the UK.
Thank you once again for your generosity.
Yours sincerely
I M
KSN Hospital,
KSN Hospital provide life transforming surgeries, treatments and vital care to their community.
We love hearing from our customers on how our products and services can make a difference. If you have a story you would like to share, please email us at info@helapet.co.uk.
Jun 2019 - Helapet achieves ISO13485:2016 accreditation
We are proud to announce that the Helapet team has achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification following a successful inspection conducted by the British Standards Institute (bsi). This is a culmination of our 2 year transformation effort and recognition of our ongoing commitment to the continuous improvement of our quality control systems and by extension the quality of our products and services.
In compliance with increasingly stringent quality regulations, ISO 13485:2016 accreditation ensures we meet the internationally agreed requirements for the medical devices industry.
"Achieving this certification is an important milestone for Helapet and continues to establish our company as a credible supplier to the cleanroom, pharmaceutical and healthcare markets. Our ongoing objective is to ensure our customers ultimately benefit from our improved outcomes and be assured that their product orders are manufactured, processed and delivered to the highest standard", Ben Miles (Managing Director).
About Us
Established in 1984, Helapet is one of the leading UK suppliers of medical and cleanroom consumables and inline disc filtration devices. Our safety consumables are designed to protect operators and equipment from the risk of contamination, supporting critical environment activities in aseptic production, pharmaceutical manufacture and scientific research.
Dedicated to our vision as the "partner of choice in creating a safe and clean environment", we are proud to be a trusted supplier to the National Health Service (NHS) and cleanroom technology organisations across the globe.
Apr 2019 - Stay informed at every stage of your parcel's journey
Helapet have teamed up with DPD Local to offer free email and text notifications for all our customers.
We understand that our customers need their products to arrive on time and at the right address. This is why our notifications include your delivery date, time and location with the option to track your parcel in real-time. And if you need to reschedule your delivery, you can make changes on the day of delivery or the night before!
Register today by nominating a contact and receive flexible delivery choice and a more convenient experience.
To become part of this service, please nominate a delivery contact from your hospital/ company and fill out our online form with your contact details.
Your nominated delivery contact will receive personalised text messages and/ or emails advising them of their Helapet delivery. Our advanced delivery notifications keep you informed from shipped notifications to your order being out for delivery.
This is a free, complimentary delivery notification service for Helapet customers. If you have any specific questions or would like further information on this service, please contact our friendly team on 01582 501980 or email sales@helapet.co.uk.
How can I sign up?
In order to receive notifications, you must nominate one contact and provide us with an email address and/or mobile number.
- Fill out our online form here
- Or email sales@helapet.co.uk with your delivery contact information:
Full Name | Organisation | Mobile Phone Number | Email Address
Feb 2019 - Poster submissions for The Katherine Miles Poster Award are now open!
The Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) are calling for poster abstract submissions for the 2019 Katherine Miles Poster Award, proudly sponsored by Helapet Ltd. APTUK provides continued support in the training and development of Pharmacy and Healthcare practitioners.
The Katherine Miles poster competition helps support creative thinking; using posters to illustrate latest research and generate new and valuable ideas. This award recognises the diverse practice of pharmacy technicians by sharing best practice, innovation, research, education and development. It is also a great platform for pharmacy technicians to showcase projects and achievements, as well as celebrating their innovative roles in contributing to excellent patient centred care.
The winner of the Katherine Miles poster will be announced at the APTUK conference, held on the 13th and 14th September at the Ramada Birmingham Sutton Coldfield. Helapet are looking forward to seeing this year's poster submissions and to present this incredible award again at the annual conference. We love supporting and celebrating the work of pharmacy technicians!
If you are a Pharmacy Technician and have a creative idea to share on best practice improvements in your department, please visit aptuk.org and enter this year's poster competition! The deadline for poster abstract submissions is Friday 24th May 2019.
Good luck from all the Helapet team!
Take a look at last year's winning posters
1st Place - Vimala Gajendra
2nd Place - Linda Robinson
3rd Place - Jayne Black
Winner presentations by Robert Collins, Senior Account Manager, Helapet.
Nov 2018 - Thanks for visiting us at the QA Symposium
This month we were delighted to exhibit at the NHS QA Symposium for Technical Services on the 6th November - 7th November at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Chester.
We would like to thank everyone who took the time to visit our stand and meet our team representatives over the past two days. We hope you enjoyed your visit (and the freebies!).
Nov 2018 - Thank you for visiting Helapet at Lab Innovations 2018!
From the 31st October - 1st November, we exhibited at the UK's largest laboratory event, Lab Innovations, at the NEC in Birmingham.
We would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone that visited our stand and hope you enjoyed your visit.
Oct 2018 - Supporting the aseptic team at Countess of Chester Hospital on Pharmacy Technician Day 2018
Celebrating the essential role of the Pharmacy Technician
As part of our ongoing support of Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK), we have joined them in celebrating the essential role of the Pharmacy Technician on the 16th October for Pharmacy Technician Day.
Here at Helapet we pride ourselves on providing dedicated support to the health and safety of Pharmacy Technicians in their works. Previously, we have attended the APTUK annual conference and sponsored the Katherine Miles poster competition which has been a great success and produced innovative ideas and new methodologies to support improvements in best practice within the Pharmacy profession.
Pharmacy Technician Day (#RxTechDay) is a social media campaign started by APTUK with the aim to raise the profile of the profession and celebrate the diversity of their role.
We were delighted to have the opportunity to send the aseptic team at the Countess of Chester Hospital some of our promotional materials. With the aim that it would help their team highlight to visitors the importance of aseptics and using specialist products to ensure patient safety.
In our promotional bags, we can provide:
- Our latest Catalogue
- A free 'Product Sample Request' leaflet
- Our popular freebie syringe pens and bag openers
If you are interested in receiving one of our promotional packs to help promote #RxTechDay and your role as a Pharmacy Technician and the resources needed to be successful, please email us at info@helapet.co.uk or call 01582 501980.
View our Product Catalogue
Order Free Product Samples
Find out more about Pharmacy Technician Day 2018
Apr 2018 - Helapet launch new Vision, Mission and Values
On Wednesday 18th April, Helapet recently launched our new Vision, Mission, and Values statement illustrated by a dedicated poster. The launch of the new statement was presented by Managing Director, Ben Miles and will direct the company in terms of our organisation culture, our attitude towards continual improvement and quality and our customer focus in delivering first class products and services.
The launch event was attended by all Helapet personnel, signifying our staff's commitment to uphold the values listed in the new statement. This important change is part of a wider transformation programme which has seen the introduction of lean principles and continued improvements to our quality management processes and systems.
Click here to view our latest Vision, Mission and Vales statement.
Apr 2018 - Helapet unveil new look 2018 Inline Disc Filters Brochure
Helapet is delighted to unveil our new-look inline disc filters brochure, providing readers with a valuable insight into our Vari-Disk® custom design and manufacturing service.
Our new brochure is presented under Helapet's distinctive blue and white branding as we now bring our inline filter range firmly under our company name, removing the Filter Devices brand. With a long established reputation for quality against all our consumable products and services, the Helapet name is now recognised as one of the leading UK producers of inline filters.
Our new 8 page brochure takes the reader through the key customisable options of our disc filters, including inlet / outlet connector options, filter media and capsule housing sizes. The client-centric layout extends our commitment to offer clients a variety of filter combinations, simplifying the selection process and outlining the main industry applications where our filters can be used. Covering additional value-added services such as filter testing, sterilisation and free trial samples, our brochure provides a complete understanding of our Vari-Disk® service and the quality processes that underline the performance of all our filter products.
1st Choice for Inline Disc Filters
For over 25 years, Helapet as designed, developed and manufactured inline disc filters for a multitude of filtration and clarification applications. Today we pride ourselves in delivering a quality, custom filter product when a standard filter is not an option. We combine our ever expanding range of filter media and inlet / outlet connectors with a range of housing sizes, suitable for the unique requirements of every client we service. Manufactured to ISO 13485 in ISO Class 8 cleanroom facilities, we ensure each filter is produced to exceptional standards, contaminant-free and comprehensively in-house tested.
Request our new Inline Disc Filters brochure or send us your filter specifications by emailing sales@helapet.co.uk. Download our new inline disc filters brochure direct from our website https://www.helapet.co.uk/inline-disc-filters.
Aug 2017 - Packaged to your preference
Did you know Helapet now offer our standard PharmaPack® Multi-Pack Syringes, Sterile Sharps Bins and other sterile consumables in triple bagged format? Well just so you know, we offer the same quality product with not just two, but three levels of sterile barrier protection, supporting best practice in aseptic transfer.
Using triple bagged products supports the need to eliminate harmful contaminants such as spores from reaching grade A working environments, allowing Pharmacy Technicians to effectively remove one sterile barrier for each stage of the transfer process.
Reduce the risk of bioburden, reduce processing time and increase your safety and confidence. Choose triple bagged products from Helapet.
Request a quotation by emailing us at sales@helapet.co.uk or call on 0800 0328 428.
Jul 2017 - Sponsoring the Katherine Miles Poster Competition at the APTUK in Wales
Noddi Cystadleuaeth Poster Katherine Miles yn y APTUK yng Nghymru
This year the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) brought together over 200 professionals to exchange ideas, learn and debate the hottest topics surrounding current practice. This year the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK conference was held in Cardiff, Wales, resulting in one of their highest ever turnouts. Run by pharmacy technicians for pharmacy technicians, the APTUK continues to provide essential support in training and development needs.
Helapet were once again delighted to be a corporate sponsor and present at the Kathrine Miles Poster Competition award ceremony. The Kathrine Miles Poster Competition helps to support creative thinking, using posters to illustrate latest research, generate new and valuable ideas and share best practice with fellow colleagues.
A big congratulations to Gemma Purver of East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust who became the official winner of the 2017 Katherine Miles poster competition. Her poster on "Pilot Project of Pharmacy Staff in the Emergency Department" secured her a cash prize of £250 and her name on the board of first place poster winners.
Gemma Purver receiving 1st place alongside Tess Fenn, APTUK and Chris Steng, Helapet Ltd
East Kent Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Well done to the runners up. Second place went to Karen Manson and Olivia Palfreyman of Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group for their informative poster Innovation in prescription ordering for patients.
Karen Manson receiving 2nd place alongside Tess Fenn, APTUK and Chris Steng, Helapet Ltd
Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group
The third (and by no means least) place prize went to Sue Jones of East Kent Hospitals for her fantastic poster on The Implementation of Pharmacy Assistants working in a Clinical Environment (ward setting).
A huge thank you to everyone who participated. Find out why these three where crowned winners of the Katherine Miles poster competition by checking out their poster entries below:
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Keep your eyes peeled as the APTUK will soon be confirming their 2018 conference dates and venue. If you have a creative idea to share on best practice improvements in your department, be sure to visit aptuk.org to see how you can enter in next year's competition!
Jun 2017 - Great filters, greater service...
Helapet's range of standard and bespoke inline disposable disc filters are manufactured in-house by our cleanroom team in our ISO Class 8 rated facilities, equipped with the latest machinery and tooling to provide a quick yet highly accurate output. Supported by the ongoing implementation of 5S methods, lead times between initial designs to completed product continues to shorten for the benefit of our valued customers.
We maintain our dedicated and interactive Filter Devices website to host and inform our customers on the choice of filter media, housing connectors and sizes available from Helapet, supported by bespoke company branding.
Taking great pride in our one-to-one consultation, hear what our customers have had to say:
"We changed our filter supplier to Helapet two years ago. In this time we have been impressed by the quality of the filters provided. Deliveries and lead times have been very good. An additional benefit has been the level of support on a technical basis, advising of the materials to be used and the professionalism of the sales and engineering staff."
Dental Equipment Manufacturer, UK
Fulfil your unique filtration requirements by visiting our Inline Disk Filters page.
Nov 2016 - Helapet do their part for MacMillan!
@MacmillanCoffeeIn aid of Macmillan Cancer support Helapet joined the nation by holding the annual "World's Biggest Coffee Morning" supporting the great work the Macmillan nurses do for people living with cancer. On the day, coffee mornings were held in homes and workplaces across the country, in support of the MacMillan campaign.
Helapet once again outdid themselves with plenty of homemade cakes, cookies and treats much to the delight of everyone including our very own Managing Director, Ben Miles.
The Helapet team raised a fantastic £211.80 for the cause, and of course, all donations were given to charity. We would like to say thank you to all at Macmillan for the invite and well done to all that took part!
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| Ben Miles enjoying one of the many treats. |
Oct 2016 - New Machinery for Filter Devices
In response to increasing demand, Helapet are investing in the increased production of inline disc filters with brand new injection moulding machinery and tooling.For over 30 years our Filter Devices division has specialised in the design and manufacture of 25mm and 50mm inline filters, with the ability to customise them with different filter media and inlet/outlet connections.
A few words from Dean Marsh, Operations Manager
"This new machinery will support our ongoing growth strategy and improve production capacity for our 50mm filters. We also expect to gain greater precision and control of our components, which will help build on our reputation for quality and allow us to investigate other product opportunities."
Learn more about our range of filter devices and their numerous applications by visiting our Inline Disk Filters page or request your free brochure by emailing info@helapet.co.uk.
Jul 2016 - Thumbs up for Vari-Disk®
Did you know, Helapet are a manufacturer of bespoke inline disc filters, used for precise filtration if particulates in air, gas and liquids?
With over 25 years of in-house manufacturing experience, we provide quality one-to-one consultancy support and technical support as part of the service.
Not convinced? Hear why customers give Vari-Disk® service a thumbs-up:
"We have been impressed by the quality of the filters provided by Helapet. Deliveries and lead times have been very good. An additional benefit has been the level of support on a technical basis, advising of the materials to be used and the professionalism of the sales and engineering staff."
Medical device manufacturer, UK
Email sales@helapet.co.uk and quote "Vari-Disk® service" in the subject to see how we can create a disc filter to suit your application. Or visit our Inline Disk Filters page to learn more.
Jul 2016 - New cleanroom packaging & liquid fill service unveiled
Helapet are delighted to launch a new contract cleanroom packing, bagging and liquid filling service, available to clients seeking to package their products in a contaminant free environment. Using our spacious class 10,000 cleanrooms alongside a class 1,000 liquid filling facility, we offer a fully compliant assembly and packaging line.
| ✓ Manual hand packing | ✓ Semi-automated bagging | ✓ Pouch sealing |
| ✓ Sterile liquid filling | ✓ OEM labelling | ✓ Sterilisation management |
We combine our specialist production activities into a bespoke, flexible service of which we are happy to accommodate bulk orders as well as small runs. Helapet offers assured quality certification to ISO13485, supported by regular quality inspection and experienced cleanroom staff.
If you have a project you would like to discuss, email your requirements to us at sales@helapet.co.uk or click here to learn more.
Jul 2016 - We're getting personal with our deliveries
We understand that our customers need their products arriving on time and to the right location.
Take advantage of our free delivery notification service, providing valuable date, time and location information straight to your computer or mobile device.
How does it work?
| Nominate a contact | Shipped | Ready for delivery | Text and email |
| Nominate an appropriate contact to receive delivery notifications. Include mobile number and/or email address | The delivery contact will receive a notification informing them of the delivery date and provide options to reschedule | The delivery contact will receive an additional notification with a delivery time within a 1 hour window | Delivery notifications can arrive via text, email or both. Accurately track your delivery and see your final 15 minute time slot |
What do I need to do?
Available to all Helapet customers, register for this service by clicking here and fill out your nominated delivery contact details online.
Or email deliveries@helapet.co.uk with the Full Name | Organisation | Mobile Phone Number | Email Address of your nominated delivery contact.
Jul 2016 - Triple Bagged Packaging now available
Supporting the need to eliminate harmful contaminants reaching grade A working environments, Pharmacy Technicians can conveniently remove one layer of protective packaging for each stage of the transfer process.
Triple bagged consumable sprays include:
Sterile trigger sprays and wipesPharmaPack® multi-pack syringesSterile sharps binsJust remember, the best things come in threes!
To request a quotation for triple bagged consumables, email us at sales@helapet.co.uk or call us on 0800 0328 428.
May 2016 - Hot off of the press... The all new Porter brochures
It's here... The latest edition of our VaccinePorter® and BloodPorter® carrier brochures, now available in print and on digital download.
Both four page brochures provide an easy overview of our Porter carrier systems, designed for the safe transportation of temperature controlled products including Vaccines, Red Blood Cells and Platelets.
Choose the correct Porter size for your application by using the internal and external dimension information detailed inside. You can even tailor design your carriers by choosing from a range of colour options and bespoke branding.
Helapet also offer temperature controlled carriers for TPN bags and Human Plasma too.
For additional customer service and technical support, full contact details are included in the brochure. Request your preferred Porter brochure by emailing us at sales@helapet.co.uk.
Mar 2016 - Need a bag? We have you covered.
Helapet offer a wide variety of sterile and non-sterile bags for single-use storage, transportation and disposal requirements. Our line of sterile bags are gamma irradiated and packaged in an ISO Class 7 environment ready for immediate use; improving process efficiency and reliability.
Choose from our specialist range of labelled and plain bag options, each designed and manufactured from quality materials and available in different sizes, sealing options and packaging formats.
Order FREE samples by contacting sales@helapet.co.uk or call 0800 0328 428 to learn more.
Feb 2016 - PharmaVent™ Spike Vent - Safe, simple handling all in one
PharmaVent™ Spike Vent from Helapet protects healthcare professionals from the risk of aerosol contamination during sterile preparation and aseptic reconstitution activities.
A compact, easy-to-use device, PharmaVent™ Spike Vent reduces the possibility of needle-stick injury using an anti-coring plastic spike for easy vial access.
| Our top reasons to choose PharmaVent™ Spike Vent... | |
| Needle-free access to vials |
| Efficient two way 0.2 μm vent filter |
| Non-latex acrylic polymer housing |
| Capped luer connection to reduce contamination |
| Excellent flow rates |
| Ideal for multi-dose applications |
Looking to order? Click here to request your free samples!
Picture: #IV4040 - 100 pieces a pack. Individually blister packed. ETO Sterilised.
Feb 2016 - Custom made inline disc filters tailored to your needs...
At Helapet we provide a solution in the bespoke design through to choice of media and manufacture of your inline disc filters. We add value to our filtration products, using consultancy based manufacturing to exceed customer expectations.
Don't just take our word for it
“We found Helapet very easy to work, the understanding of our requirements and the technical knowledge they have ensured we got the right product to suit our needs. We chose Helapet filters as they offered the product, price and quantity we required with the added bonus that the filters we have are branded with our details, in a competitive market this gives us an important edge.”
- Autoclave manufacturer, UK
Our global customer base use our filter devices for the clarification of air gas and liquid in a range of applications:
- Gas analyser disc filters
- CO2 incubator disc filters
- Vacuum pump disc filters
- Autoclave disc filters
- Pipette controller disc filters
- Ink-Jet disc filters
...plus many more!
Is your application not mentioned above? Or, have you not found what you are looking for?
Then contact Helapet today or call 0800 0328 428 to discuss how you can customise your filter media, micron pore-size or disc inlet and outlet connector options... or even add your very own company logo. The filtration possibilities are endless!
Jan 2016 - Welcoming our new Managing Director, Ben Miles
This year marks the start of something new here at Helapet Ltd. Introducing Ben Miles, Helapet's new Managing Director.
Ben joins us with over 12 years' experience within the CliniMed® group. Having recently been employed by our sister company Gemini Healthcare Services Ltd, Ben brings with him valuable experience in New Product Development, Business Development, along with Marketing management and Regulatory Affairs. A few words from Ben:"I'm delighted to have joined Helapet and getting to know the team as I settle into my new role of Managing Director. Everyone I've met I've found to be very welcoming as well as dedicated and hardworking with a clear focus on providing the very best possible service to our customers. I'm very excited about the potential for 2016 with a number of new products planned and I look forward to spending more time with the team, our partners and our customers."We would like to offer Ben our warm congratulations and look forward to continued success in 2016. Click here to learn more about CliniMed® (Holdings) Ltd and all seven specialist healthcare companies within the group.
Jan 2016 - Top 4 reasons to choose Helapet autoclave disk filters
Do you have difficulty maintaining the sterility in your autoclave? Experiencing trouble during the dry cycle of your instruments? Then take a look at the top four reasons why you should choose Helapet autoclave disk filters for efficient sterile venting applications.
- FDA approved, low-extractable polypropylene housing
- 0.3 µm rated HEPA media for efficient particulate removal
- Individually etched Lot numbers to record traceability
- All filters are integrity tested to support performance specifications
You can also enhance the way your filter looks by selecting your media, connections and adding on your own company logo for that personal touch. To benefit from this, ask about the Vari-Disk® service.
To learn more, contact our dedicated Filter Specialist at filters@helapet.co.uk who will be able to work through your requirements, providing expert advice and information.
Oct 2015 - A new year, a new beginning
January marks the start of a big change at Helapet Ltd... Managing Director John Blight will be hanging up his jacket and heading off into retirement.
John joined Helapet in October 2005, initially as Operations Manager before being promoted to General Manager in 2009 and then Managing Director in 2012.
Looking back over these last 10 years we have seen some significant changes within Helapet. Our sales have more than doubled, we have seen the introduction of a field based sales team and overall employee numbers have increased. This growth, both in turnover and staff, necessitated the need to move. Whilst we didn't have to relocate far, this was still a major project and included the construction of the new cleanrooms.
With sales on track to reach record levels in 2015, Helapet is being left in a very good position for John's successor.
Replacing John as Managing Director will be Ben Miles from our sister company, Gemini Healthcare Services Ltd. Ben has been working within the CliniMed group of companies since 2003 and has been a Director since 2007 with responsibilities for Marketing, New Product Development and Regulatory Affairs.
We would like to offer both John and Ben our warm congratulations and look forward to continued success in 2016.
Jul 2015 - Winners of the Katherine Miles Poster Competition 2015
We are pleased to announce that Mandeep Matharoo of Addenbrookes Hospital became the official winner of the APTUK Katherine Miles poster competition 2015, sponsored by Helapet.
Mandeeps poster on “An innovative visual tool identifying Education & Development opportunities for pharmacy technicians, incorporating the APTUK Foundation Pharmacy Framework“ secured her a cash prize of £250 and her name the board of poster winners.
Also congratulations to the runners up, Dalgeet Puaar and Emma Walker of London Pharmacy Education and Training (LPET) and Panayiotis Sphikas of University College London Hospital who also received cash prizes.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to our worthy winners! Find out why these three where crowned winners of the Katherine Miles poster competition by checking out their poster entries below:- An innovative visual tool identifying Education & Development opportunities for pharmacy technicians, incorporating the APTUK Foundation Pharmacy Framework
- LPET’s Journey to Holistic Assessment
- Capturing Near Miss Dispensing Errors- NAB
If you have a creative idea to share on best practice improvements in your department, be sure to visit aptuk.org to see how you can enter in next year’s competition!
Picture: Mandeep Matharoo accepting first place
Mar 2015 - Helapet bid farewell to Michael Shaw
Michael has been with Helapet for over fourteen years and has been an integral part of the company's growth; from becoming part of the CliniMed Group in 2002 to our successful move to Lister House in 2012.
A few words from Michael...
"It has been great working with all of the Helapet team. It is with some sadness that I leave, but personal circumstances have forced me into taking early retirement. I wish everyone at Helapet a happy and prosperous future"
Michaels last official day with Helapet will be on Tuesday 31st March 2015. The Helapet team would like to wish him a very long and happy retirement. He will be truly missed!
Mar 2015 - Helapet go RED for Red Nose Day
This month Helapet took part in Comic Relief to support those suffering in the UK and across the world. Helapet helped to raise over £35, which is enough to vaccinate 7 children against deadly diseases including meningitis, tetanus and pneumonia! The team participated by wearing red and sported cool Red Nose Day pin badges in support of the cause. To keep the donations rolling in, Redd Menzies from our cleanroom unit kindly volunteered to have his head and beard chopped for charity! Feb 2015 - Helapet 4 Vets
A new 8 page catalogue has been launched to inform customers and prospects about the protective products offered by Helapet to help reduce the risk of chemotherapy exposure.
Aimed at Veterinary practitioners who conduct regular chemotherapy preparations and administrations, the new catalogue will provide clients with a better understanding of how chemotherapy exposure can occur, and the use of individual or combinations of Helapet products to protect users from contamination.
Click here to download a copy or request your FREE catalogue now by emailing info@helapet.co.uk!
