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Easter Shutdown Notice 2024
With the Easter break around the corner, we would like to advise our customers that we will be closed this year on Good Friday 29th March and Easter Monday 1st April.
We will reopen on Tuesday 2nd April.
For urgent pre-easter delivery, please email orders to sales@helapet.co.uk by 3pm on Wednesday 27th March so we can fulfil your requirements.
We wish you and your families a joyful Easter weekend!
Mar 2024
Local Supplier To Health Industry 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.
Jan 2022
Notice of Closure - Monday 11th May 2020
We would like to inform our customers that we will be closed on Monday 11th May 2020 as we conduct systems updates. We will therefore have an extended closure period starting on Bank Holiday Friday 8th May.
Normal order and shipping operations will resume on Tuesday 12th May.
To receive orders during this time period please kindly inform our sales office in advance by placing your order with us by 2pm on Thursday 7th May.
We appreciate your understanding. Please call us on 01582 501980 or email sales@helapet.co.uk further information on new or existing orders.
Apr 2020
Exhibition schedule for 2019
Helapet are pleased to announce our exhibition schedule for 2019 with our attendance at several industry events across the country.
Come and meet our friendly team of experts who will be delighted to meet you and give full advice on our comprehensive range of quality cleanroom consumables and inline disc filters. Our schedule is likely to change, so stay tuned for further updates on our website or why not sign up to our mailing list!
Planning on attending one of these events?
Let us know and we will be delighted to welcome you on our stand!
Email info@helapet.co.uk for more detailed information.
Sue and Christina at the NHS QA Symposium 2018
Joe and Robert at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress 2018
Jan 2019
Celebrating the winners of 2018 APTUK Katherine Miles Poster Competition
This year's Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APTUK) annual conference took place in Glasgow, Scotland and by all accounts turned out to be another rousing success. We are delighted to have again sponsored the APTUK Katherine Miles poster competition, which continues to see a growing number of quality poster submissions, showcasing and sharing quality research, innovative ideas and new methodologies all of which support improvements in best practice within the Pharmacy profession.
This is years 1st prize was won by Vimala Gajendra and Nilam Kalyan from the Community Independence Service at Central and North West London Foundation Trust, for their poster on "Role of Integrated Care Pharmacy Technician in Community Independence Service-Rapid Response Team". Their win secures them a well-deserved cash prize of £250, a nice certificate and their names on the board of poster winners.
Also a big congratulations to the runners up, Linda Robinson, Grainne Reed and Majella Warnock from Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) for their poster on "Does Expanding the Role of the Critical Care Pharmacy Technician Impact on Patient Care?". followed by Jayne Black, Linda Robinson and Sheila McCann, again from Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) for their poster on the "Development of Pharmacy Technician Pocket Medicines Reference Cards (PMRCs)". Both our runners up also received cash prizes and certificates, presented to them by our very own Helapet representative Robert Collins:
Winner presentations by Robert Collins, Senior Account Manager, Helapet.
A huge thank you once again to everyone who participated. Check out the winning posters by viewing the below slideshow and if you have any thoughts or creative ideas to share on best practice or improvements in your department, be sure to visit aptuk.org to see how you can enter in next year's competition!
Jun 2018
New Helapet 2018 Product Catalogue - out now!
Helapet are excited to announce the release of our new 2018 Product Catalogue. Our new 52- page edition includes a host of new products including new triple bagged sterile consumables, an extended range of sterile multi-pack syringes, our new 7L size sterile sharps bins and more.
Our product pages feature further helpful product and ordering information including size charts for cleanroom garments such as our all-in-one cleanroom suits, Berner gowns and Tyvek® Lab Coats.
Designed to be easy-to-use, with high quality visuals all organised into easy-to-navigate colour coded sections, customers can quickly and easily source and order the right product. Our new introduction section explains more about our company, our core service commitments, including some of our latest testimonials highlighting what our customer think of us.
Highlights of the 2018 catalogue include:
- Dedicated about us section, incorporating a company overview and supporting testimonials from our customers.
- Extended product information on our consumables including new products for 2018.
- Handy size charts included for cleanroom garments.
- Featured Cleanroom Contract Packaging and Liquid Fill Services providing key information on our services and capabilities.
- Key order information on the rear page, with useful discount opportunities and ways to track Helapet deliveries.
We trust you will find our new catalogue informative and convenient. Request your physical copy today or download direct from our website helapet.co.uk.
Feb 2018
2018 Exhibition Schedule Announced
Helapet are pleased to announce our exhibition schedule for 2018 with our attendance at several specialty events across the country.
Come and meet our friendly team of experts who will be delighted to meet you and give full advice on our comprehensive range of quality range of products!
Our schedule is likely to change, so stay tuned for further updates on our website. Plus let us know if you are planning to visit our stand this year by emailing info@helapet.co.uk.
Jan 2018
Easter Shutdown Notice
Spring has sprung and as we fall into this season we are looking ahead to confirm our order and delivery schedule for Easter 2017.
We would like to advise our customers that we will be closing this year at 5pm on Thursday 13th April, and will re-open normal business hours on Tuesday 17th April 2017.
For cracking guaranteed* delivery on Tuesday 17th April 2017:
Order by | For guaranteed* delivery by | |
UK Mainland & South of Scotland | 3pm on Thursday 13th April | Tuesday 17th April |
Scotland Highlands & Islands | 3pm on Wednesday 12th April | Tuesday 17th April |
It is all so very egg-citing, it raises my hare's! For information and delivery times for countries outside of the UK, please email us at sales@helapet.co.uk.
Please note, dates are subject to couriers and availability of stock.
Apr 2017
Helapet launch new Website
"Accessing Helapet products just got easier"
Taking a fresh view in the development of our website, we have kept the user firmly in mind with a decluttered and simplified design, supported by optimised navigation and easy-to-use menu selections. Fully compatible with today's browsers and mobile technologies, visitors can enjoy full and easy access using any mobile device, from any location. We have also included significantly more content with richer product information and details about our products, reflecting our dedication to quality service and customer support.
Apr 2017
Helapet to exhibit at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress 2017
The Clinical Pharmacy Congress is the UK's largest gathering of clinical pharmacy professionals and Helapet are excited to be an important part of it once again.
Taking place on 12th and 13th May, be sure to register today and visit Helapet on stand H20 to learn more about our products and services.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Feb 2017
2017 Product Catalogue - Available 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 250 quality consumables
- Colour coded categories
- Sterile and non-sterile product ranges
- Latest product releases
- Available online to download or in print
Providing you with the best solution for your application requirements, all compiled into an easy-to-read 44 page essential product guide.
For more information about our products or to request free samples email sales@helapet.co.uk or contact 0800 0328 428 now!
Jan 2017
APTUK, 60 and still strong...
The Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) celebrated their 60th annual conference this year at Aston University, Birmingham. Run by pharmacy technicians for pharmacy technicians, the APTUK provides continued support in the training and development of Pharmacy and Healthcare practitioners.
Helapet were pleased to be the corporate sponsor and present the Kathryn Miles Poster Award at their annual conference. The Kathryn Miles competition helps to support creative thinking, using posters to illustrate latest research and generate new and valuable ideas.
We are pleased to announce that Joanna Correa West, Marie Slimm, Ruth Shuard & Beth Barrett of Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust became the official winners of the APTUK Katherine Miles poster competition 2016, sponsored by Helapet.
Their poster on "Pharmacy Technician extended role into medicines administration" secured them a cash prize of £250 and their names on the board of poster winners.A huge thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to our worthy winners and runner-ups!
APTUK have confirmed that the 2017 APTUK conference will be held on 2nd and 3rd of July at the Hilton Hotel in Cardiff. 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!
Photo: Beth Barrett receiving 1st place on behalf of her team at Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS foundation trust.
Sep 2016
Coming back to the Clinical Pharmacy Congress . . .
Being the UK's largest gathering of clinical pharmacy professionals, now in its fifth year running, this year The Clinical Pharmacy Congress will hold over 2,300 pharmacy delegates and over 150 exhibitors and partners from across the nation… and Helapet are excited to be an important part of it once again. This year is going to be a big one, as the congress will expand to include aseptic services, radio pharmacy, production manufacturing and quality assurance and control.
Taking place on 22nd and 23rd April, be sure to register today and visit stand J39 to learn more about our all new and improved 20mm needle-free Vented Vial Adapter, plus many other specialist consumables in our range. We look forward to seeing you there!
Apr 2016
Delegate feedback on the 2015 Helapet.net Study Day series
After a successful end to our 6th Helapet.net Study Day programme, we have since enjoyed reviewing and analysing the delegate assessments collected at each of our 1 day sessions.
We have pulled together all your feedback across several aspects of the day including, topics covered, course format, our speakers, facilities and locations.
We are pleased to report that over 98% of delegates confirmed this year's study days were useful, informative, relevant and had fulfilled their expectations, with 100% of respondents confirming they would attend future courses. General feedback on the course format and site locations (this year set in The Vale Resort in Wales, Crewe Hall in Crewe and the Kia Oval in London) was also very positive.
Suggestions were invited for future topics we could introduce and were delighted to receive several thoughts including cleanroom design, practical aspects of aseptic manipulation, data integrity, technician validations, environmental monitoring, risk management, gowning and needle-free devices.
We would like to once again thank all the delegates for taking part. If you are interested in learning more about future study day events please email info@helapet.co.uk, or visit www.helapet.net.
Dec 2015
New Helapet Product Catalogue available now!
We are delighted to announce the launch of our Helapet Product Catalogue. Packed full with our latest portfolio of quality medical and cleanroom consumables, tested and validated products for critical environment activities.
- 200+ consumables
- Colour coded categories for easy navigation
- Clearly labelled sterile and non-sterile product ranges
- Full contact details for additional service and support
All compiled into an easy-to-read 44 page product guide, providing you with the best solution for your application requirements.
Click here to download our new catalogue, or if you would like a hard copy simply email your name and address to info@helapet.co.uk.
Jul 2015
Showing our support for Blood Transfusion Services
As part of last month's National Blood Week, Helapet took part in #MissingType by giving their A's and O's to GiveBlood NHS. More than 1,000 brands and hospitals participated in the campaign, including Chemist+Druggist, NHS Vale of York and Connect 2 Cleanrooms.
Keeping the support going, the Helapet team collaborated up with Timestrip UK® to exhibit at the recent International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) conference hosted at The ExCel arena, London. The 25th regional congress in conjunction with the British Blood Transfusion Society held just under 3000 blood professional delegates and nearly 100 exhibitors.
We showcased our full range of BloodPorter® carrier systems for the safe transportation of blood and platelets, and Timestrip UKs single use temperature breach indicators for cold chain transportation.
To learn more about our BloodPorter range and how you can effectively manage the temperature of your products contact us directly on 0800 0328 428 or email sales@helapet.co.uk.
Robert Collins and Parvinder Panesar from Helapet with
Chris Van Sebroeck and Reuben Isbitsky from Timestrip UK®
Jul 2015
International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) makes its way to London
Of course you will find Helapet exhibiting our renowned BloodPorter® range of temperature controlled carriers at the ISBT/ BBTS congress from Sunday 28th of June to Tuesday 1st of July on stand 573.
And we are not coming alone... Helapet will be teaming up with Timestrip® UK, supplier of single use temperature breach indicators for cold chain transportation.
Click here to register and join over 2000 delegates and nearly 100 confirmed exhibitors from across the globe. Be sure to get your registrations in early to avoid disappointment, as the closing date for registrations is Thursday 18th June!
For more information on our products and services, contact info@helapet.co.uk today!
May 2015
Helapet will be exhibiting at The Clinical Pharmacy Congress!
And of course... you can find us exhibiting there on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th April on Stand G25 near the Leadership Theatre, where our friendly team of experts will be showcasing our quality range of medical and cleanroom consumables.
We will have our new range of Vented Vial Adapters on display, the safe needle-free solution for the reconstitution of cytotoxics, antibiotics and other hazardous chemicals.
Click here to see our full exhibition schedule for 2015!
Apr 2015
The Helapet.net Study Days are back...
Helapet are pleased to announce that the .net study days are back for 2015, with some exciting new agendas lined up! This year Helapet will deliver three highly regarded educational day long sessions supporting awareness, training and best practice in aseptic manufacturing.
Study day title: "Handling Potent Drugs and Process Improvement"
- Helapet.net Study Day 1
Date: 28th April 2015
Venue: The Vale Resort, Vale of Glamorgan
- Helapet.net Study Day 2
Date: 9th June 2015
Venue: Crewe Hall, Weston Road, Crewe
- Helapet.net Study Day 3
Date: 24th November 2015
Venue: The Kia Oval, Kennington, London
Keep an eye out for information on how to register your place for the above dates. For more details, please contact: info@helapet.co.uk.
If you would like to learn more about our previous study days visit www.helapet.net
Jan 2015
When Helapet met Pharmig
Last month Helapet successfully exhibited at the Pharmaceutical Microbiology Interest Group (Pharmig) Annual Conference, one of Europe's leading microbiologist events in Nottingham, U.K.
The event received a great turnout, with plenty of positive interest from leading professionals in both the healthcare and microbiology industries. Hot topics covered included cleanroom behaviour, managing bioburden strategies and approaching quality control & auditing, delivered by leading microbiology experts.
The Helapet team enjoyed showcasing our exclusive Berner cytotoxic protective gloves, our popular PharmaPack® sterile bulk syringes and SteriClean® sterile disinfectant range, delivering all important information and advice about our specialist cleanroom consumables.
Keep up-to-date on our upcoming activities and subscribe to Helapet news today, or for more information on our products and services contact our specialist team on 0800 038 428 or email info@helapet.co.uk.
Picture: Tony Phelps (Sales and Marketing Manager) and Christina Westbury (Account Manager) at Pharmig 2014
Dec 2014
The POWER of the moustache
Movember is an annual celebration of the moustache, highlighting men's health issues such as testicular and prostate cancer. Five "Mo-Bros" from the Helapet team have been spending the month growing their moustaches to raise awareness for this important cause.
Our volunteered Mo-Bros are:
- Kevin Carroll (Warehouse)
- Robert Collins (Sales)
- Redd Menzies (Cleanroom)
- Parvinder Panesar (Marketing)
- Mike Shaw (Operations)
Follow Helapet on Twitter & LinkedIn to find out how they get on.
Nov 2014
Helapet take on the Ice Bucket Challenge
Last week, Helapet were nominated by CliniMed & SecuriCare via Twitter join in and take part in the Ice Bucket Challenge in support of the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
On Friday, Helapet helped raise funds for the cause by taking to the stage when five brave members of staff volunteered for cold buckets of water and ice to be poured over their head in aid of those affected!
Like and share the link below to see our response to the Ice Bucket Challenge!.
http://youtu.be/e8JXMsbNPpk
Sep 2014
Looking ahead to September!
September is coming and Helapet Ltd is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at four specialist events across the country!
- Hospital Pharmacy Europe - Live on the 9th at the Hilton MetroPole, Birmingham - Stand 45
- Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences Society (PHSS) Annual Conference on the 12th at University College London - Stand 1
- NHS QA Symposium for Technical Services on the 16th to 17th at the Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth - Stand 34
- British Blood Transfusion Service (BBTS) Annual Conference on the 24th to 26th at the International Centre, Harrogate - Stand 68
Come and meet our friendly team of experts that will be able to give you full advice on our comprehensive range of sterile & non-sterile consumable products! From Personal Protection Equipment to Needle-Free Devices, Spillkits to Cleaning Disinfectants, whatever your needs we are here to fulfil your requirements!
For more information on our products and services contact our specialist team on 0800 038 428!
Aug 2014
Welcoming Tony Phelps...
Last week marked the start of a new beginning here at Helapet... Introducing Tony Phelps, Helapet's first Sales & Marketing Manager!
Tony comes to us from Convatec, one of the most globally renowned wound care, ostomy and critical care organisations where he led the critical care sales and marketing as National Business Manager. Tony brings with him a vast amount of sales and marketing experience from the Medical device industry, having held a variety of senior management positions. With new visions already in place and set to launch toward the end of 2014, Tony will immediately start implementing Helapet's future sales and marketing plans over the coming year.
A few words from Tony...
"It is great to have joined Helapet at such an exciting time with additional marketing resource coming into the business focusing on e-communications to complement an already established and very knowledgeable sales team. Selling into the NHS is tough for all suppliers in the current economic climate, but the high quality products combined with the excellent customer service for which Helapet are already known, positions us well in the market to continue the company growth in the years to come."
We wish him a huge success in his new role!
Jul 2014
Replacement Combi-Cap - IV2102
Our original Combi-Cap Luer Lock Closure (part ref: IV2100) is now out of stock, and will be replaced immediately with an updated Combi-Cap Luer Lock Closure, the IV2102.
Please click the link to see our full notice. Please download our latest product range leaflet, or to order your FREE samples, please enquire online or email sales@helapet.co.uk.
May 2014
Appointment of Parvinder Panesar, Marketing Assistant, Helapet
Helapet are pleased to appoint Parvinder Panesar to the company in the role of Marketing Assistant. Parvinder joins us from LeasePlan Go where he supported the digital marketing and PR activities of one of the largest global leasing companies.
Parvinder brings with him extensive experience and insight into online, and web-based marketing. His valuable support will help develop the ongoing Marketing and PR initiatives to our customer base.
The Helapet team wish him every success in his new role!
Apr 2014
Helapet join up with Scottish Society of Contamination Control
Helapet are pleased to announce our corporate membership with the Scottish Society for Contamination Control (S2C2). Furthering our partnerships with key industry associations in the UK, S2C2 dedicates itself to raising new development awareness in the practice of contamination control. Helapet are looking forward to working alongside S2C2 as part of our common goal to drive increased safety in aseptic manufacturing.
Click here to learn more about S2C2 or refer to our useful links page to locate other similar domestic and international association networks.
Feb 2014
Helapet turns 30!
This month marks our 30th anniversary of being in business. Starting operations in 1984 Helapet was named in favour of the founder's son and daughter, Helen and Peter.
Developing a strong reputation in the UK cleanroom industry as a trusted supplier and importer of innovative cleanroom disposables, Helapet has continued to evolve into a multi-million pound business. Now employing over 25 people and operating a modern warehousing and cleanroom facility in Houghton Regis, Helapet looks set to continue its 30 years of success.
To keep updated on our exciting new developments, connect to Helapet on our social media pages or subscribe to the company e-newsletter online.
Feb 2014
Helapet collaborate with Timestrip (UK) at BBTS 2013
Consistently extending our reach into new markets, Helapet collaborated with Timestrip (UK) at the recent British Blood Transfusion Society (BBTS) Conference in Birmingham. Promotions included Helapet's dedicated range of BloodPorter® blood carrier systems, and the launch of the new Blood Temp 10 Timestrip®, designed to identify temperature breaches in the transportation of individual blood bags offering better blood management.
Understanding the significance of compliant blood transportation and storage, Helapet and Timestrip UK representatives successfully promoted key solutions that offer total confidence in the cold chain network, increasing patient safety and reducing wastage.
Helapet and Timestrip are delighted to announce a further collaboration at the UK NEQAS (BTLP) & BBTS Blood Bank Technology SIG Meeting taking place at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham on 20th November.
To learn more about Helapet and Timestrip® haematology products, please visit our websites or contact us direct on 0800 0328 428.
Picture: Chris Ellis (Marketing Manager - Timestrip UK Ltd) and Chris Steng (Marketing Manager - Helapet Ltd) manning our stand at BBTS 2013.
Oct 2013
Celebrating the winners of the Kathryn Miles Poster Competition 2013
Continuing Helapet's strong commitment to the education and development of our valued customers and staff, we were once more delighted to sponsor the Kathryn Miles Poster Award in collaboration with the Association of Pharmacy Technicians. Named after the founder of the APTUK, the Kathryn Miles Poster Competition supports creative thinking in sharing best practice research and ideas in pharmaceutical care.
Another great success with several entries for 2013, all delegates attending the annual APTUK Conference had the new opportunity to vote for their top three posters. John Blight (Managing Director of Helapet) was present at the conference to award cash prizes to each of the deserved winners.
Many congratulations to Mike Howes from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital who was presented with 1st prize for his poster entitled: 'Why be average when you can be excellent'.
2nd prize was awarded to Hayley File from Nuffield Health in Tunbridge Wells for her poster entitled 'Preparations and Legacy of the London 2012 Pharmacy Services', and 3rd prize went to Caroline Hoey of Antrim Area Hospital for her poster 'Referrals made by senior technicians in a hospital setting'.
Well done to everyone who presented a poster and many congratulations to our worthy winners!
Picture: John Blight handing out 1st prize to Mike Howes of Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Jun 2013
Filter Devices go global at Forum Labo and Biotech 2013
For 2013 Helapet's specialist Filter Devices division had the opportunity to showcase our latest range of laboratory filters at the international Forum Labo and Biotech event in Paris.
Under the "Art of Filtration" campaign, products on show included our newly launched Pipette Controller Filters and our highly regarded custom design VariDisk® service.
Attracting interest from an large array of delegates based across Europe and beyond, the Helapet team enjoyed great feedback on our product showcase - as well as a high demand for our newly introduced promotional coffee coasters!
Picture: John Blight (Managing Director) and Baljit Randhawa (Sales Engineer) at the Filter Devices booth.
Jun 2013
2013 APTUK Poster Competition
Helapet are pleased to continue our sponsorship of the 2013 APTUK Poster Competition, recognising the valued contribution of participants and their interesting presentations.
Details of the poster competition and how you can enter are provided in this notification, and the winning prize will be presented by a Helapet representative at the Annual APTUK Conference in June 2013.
We look forward to receiving your ideas on best practice in Pharmacy, and wish all entrants the very best of luck!
» Download call for poster abstracts.
» Visit www.aptuk.org to learn more.
Jan 2013
"Wear Pink to Work Day"
Oct 2012
Helapet reward winners of APTUK Poster Competition
The winners of the APTUK Poster Competition have been announced following a chance to showcase their posters at the recent APTUK conference in September. Supporting best practice in clinical operations, Helapet would like to congratulate Sarah Simmons for 1st prize with her poster depicting the development of Clinical Trial training packages for Pharmacy Staff Groups. Congratulations also to Sally Hall and Lisa Wall-Hayes who came 2nd and 3rd respectively in the competition. Helapet are pleased to continue supporting the Association of Pharmacy Technicians and their work in inspiring new ideas from members across the country.
The three winner's poster presentations can be viewed below:
Oct 2012
Bringing the Helapet BloodPorter® range to BBTS 2012
Attending the annual British Blood Transfusion Society (BBTS) conference in Harrogate, Helapet had the opportunity to present and promote our new range of BloodPorter® cold-chain carrying systems.
Attended by Chris Steng, Robert Collins and our new Cold-Chain specialist Agata Duliniec, the Blood Porter® range proved to greatly support the external/internal transportation of red blood cells and platelets between hospitals, blood-banks and storage sites.
To learn more about the Helapet Porter range, please send us an enquiry via our website, or contact us free on 0800 0328 428
Oct 2012
Helapet.net Study Day
Helapet are pleased to announce the date and venue for the next Helapet.net study day. A highly regarded series of informative day long sessions, the Helapet.net education initiative supports the training and development of both our staff and customers. An enjoyable experience at a quality venue, Helapet mix lectures with practical exercises and networking opportunities. Using expert speakers from within the industry, Helapet consistently focus on the key topics affecting clinical pharmacy manufacturing and welcome professionals wishing to share their own experience, knowledge and best practice.
Helapet.net Study Day: Safe Aseptic Preparation: Addressing Key Controversies
Date: Thursday 8th November 2012
Venue: Shrigley Hall Golf & Country Club
Pott Shrigley
Nr Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 5SB
To learn more about the Helapet.net education initiative and our study day events, please visit www.helapet.net or contact us on 0800 0328 428
Aug 2012
Helapet sponsor APT UK Poster Award 2012
Running alongside the Pharmacy Show 2012, the APTUK annual conference will be celebrating their own diamond jubilee with over 60 years supporting pharmacy technicians in the United Kingdom. Helapet is also celebrating a new era in its long and successful history, after moving to new, larger facilities in Houghton Regis in March this year. Working collaboratively with the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK, Helapet again seeks to highlight its dedication to raising standards and improving best practice in aseptic based industries.
Jun 2012
Enjoying great success at the 1st ever Clinical Pharmacy Congress 2012
Showcasing the Helapet disposable Syringe Transporter, the Helapet stand was a hub of interest and enquiry as delegates were encouraged to sample our key product lines. Samples on offer included our highly respected family range of SteriClean sprays and wipes, our quality Berner range of personal protective cleanroom apparel, our innovative range of filtration and venting devices, and our new range of Cold Chain transportation and monitoring devices.
Helapet will be exhibiting our Cleanroom Disposables and Filter Devices at the MTEC exhibition in May 2012. We hope achieve similar success at our stand 1318, and if you are interested in visiting us we look forward to seeing you soon.
Apr 2012
Helapet attends successful local IPS Conference
Helapet Limited are now looking forward to the Clinical Pharmacy Congress located at the Excel Centre in London, and are showcasing some exciting new developments in the Helapet product range. If you are attending the Clinical Pharmacy Congress on the 20th and 21st April, please come and visit our stand E19 and learn more about our quality range of solutions to support clinical pharmacy and aseptic manufacturing operations.
Mar 2012
Appointment of Chris Steng, Marketing Manager, Helapet
Helapet are pleased to welcome Chris Steng to the company in the role of Marketing Manager. Chris joins us from The University of Northampton where he spearheaded the commercial development strategy in training and consultancy services.
Chris brings him a wealth of experience in sales and marketing practice, working within both private and public sector industries. With exciting new developments forecasted in 2012, Chris will lead the Marketing and PR initiatives and continue to communicate the quality value of the Helapet service to our customers. We all wish him every success in his new role.
Chris says "I am very pleased to be taking up the position of Marketing Manager during such an exciting period for Helapet. The high standard of service associated with the Helapet brand is underpinned by the vast expertise and dedication of its staff, and it is a huge privilege for me to be among them."
Jan 2012
Appointment of John Blight, Managing Director, Helapet
Helapet are delighted to announce the appointment of John Blight as Managing Director of the Company. John has overseen the continued growth of the Helapet brand since being appointed as General Manager in 2008. Since then, he has successfully forged the company's continued competitiveness against challenging market conditions, and his promotion comes in recognition of this achievement. We would like to offer John our congratulations, and look forward to continued success in 2012.
John : "I will be taking up this appointment at a very exciting time for Helapet. 2011 has been a year of solid growth for the business. We will be moving to new, larger premises early in 2012 and this will give us the opportunity to expand even further and develop new products and new markets. I am really looking forward to it."
Jan 2012
Helapet appoints ISIS Ltd as Ireland distributor
Aug 2011
Home Spill Kit for cytotoxics
Mar 2011
HSE Assesment
Mar 2011
New TimestripPlus™ Indicator shows at a glance when +8° C is breached
Feb 2011
New TimestripPlus™ 8 Deg C
Perfect for vaccine temperature monitoring
Feb 2011
SteriClean Neutral Detergent for maximum cleaning
SteriClean® Neutral Detergent is now available to complement the SteriClean® range of broad spectrum Biocidal and alcohol disinfectants.
A detergent with a PH7 +/- must be used in critical applications where surfaces could be damaged by acid or alkaline solutions. SteriClean® neutral detergent is an ideal choice for aseptic areas and pharmaceutical cleanrooms where soiling needs to be removed prior to cleaning with an active biocidal agent.
SteriClean® neutral detergent is blended with ionised water, filtered to 0.2 micron and filled in a class 10,000 cleanroom. Ready mixed and validated for maximum effect, each 0.9 litre bottle is supplied individually double bagged and sterilised by gamma irradiation at no less than 25 kGy.
For more information please contact our sales team on 0800 0328 428.
Dec 2010
Rowespike vent excellent choice for reconstitution
Oct 2010
Spill Kits to safely handle any cytotoxic emergency
Oct 2010
Winners of the Kathryn Miles Poster Competition 2010
Aug 2010
Helapet disposables aid infection prevention
Aug 2010
Do your Cleanroom cleaners leave sticky residues?
Aug 2010
Alcorub Hand Sanitising Gel
Apr 2010
Avoid Fungal Contamination in your Isolator
Apr 2010
Cold Chain Transport System
Introducing TimestripPlus™
Helping you to cost effectively manage the cold chain from aseptic manufacture through to delivery to the patient.
Vaccines and some cytotoxic drugs can be rendered ineffective or lose efficacy if they are stored above 8 °C. Traditional methods of cold chain management rely on data loggers and time consuming manual recording of temperatures.
TimestripPlus™ is the only device that can effectively record a breach in the cold chain and indicate the length of time that the breach occurred.
TimestripPlus™ is a simple single device that can be attached to any temperature sensitive drug or vaccine using the adhesive backing.
Mar 2010
The Helapet Award for Independent Study 2010
In line with Helapet's continued commitment to education and the development of its staff and customers, we are delighted to present once again, the Helapet Awards for Independent Study in collaboration with the University of Derby.
The award for Best Independent Study 2010 for aseptic services was presented to Kristina Chapman, who is the Senior Technician at the Tameside General Hospital, at a special presentation held at the University of Derby on the 6th February. This was in recognition of her work 'The training and practical assessment of nursing staff in the aseptic preparation of intravenous additives made outside of pharmacy aseptics'.
The award for Best Independent Study 2010 for Clinical Pharmacy was awarded to Helen Thurnham from the Northern General Hospital for her module 5 project on 'Improving Pharmacy Discharge Process'.
Many congratulations to Kristina and Helen who have been studying the University of Derby BTEC professional Diploma whilst working in aseptic service units.
» View the University of Derby Article about the award
Mar 2010
Upgrade to Helapet Home Spill Kit
Mar 2010
Winners of the Kathryn Miles Poster Competition 2010
In line with Helapet's continued commitment to education and the development of its staff and customers, we were once more delighted to sponsor the Kathryn Miles Poster Award in collaboration with the Association of Pharmacy Technicians.
Posters were presented at the APT conference and exhibition 2010 which was held in Chester, and were judged for content, clarity, originality and visual impact.
Many congratulations to Sally Kemp and Elizabeth Fidler who were presented with 1st prize for their poster entitled: 'Standardising Training and Accreditation within a nationally recognised framework using Pre and In process Checking (PIPC) as a model'.
2nd prize was awarded to Theresa Leach for her poster entitled 'The impact of the implementation of a prescription tracking system on dispensary services improving and communicating prescription processing times'. Theresa is Technician Team and Dispensary Manager at Worthing and Southlands hospital.
3rd prize went to Sean Brock for his poster 'Improving patient safety'. Sean is based at North Tyneside General Hospital.
The standard of entries was very high this year and it was pleasing to see the posters and abstracts submitted and displayed at the conference.
Well done to everyone who presented a poster and many congratulations to our worthy winners.
Mar 2010
Helapet Award for Independent Study
Feb 2010
TimestripPlus™ for TPN
Feb 2010
Introducing TimestripPlus™
Jan 2010
Use SteriClean® Neutral Detergent for maximum cleaning
Sep 2009
Study Day Success
Sep 2009
New SteriClean® rotational cleaning and disinfection regime now available from Helapet
Sep 2009
Improved specification for aseptically packaged disposables from Helapet
Sep 2009
New cyto Pack for cytotoxic administration
Aug 2009
Varidisk Filters for sterile venting
Jun 2009
Kathryn Miles Poster Competition
Jun 2009
SteriClean® Alcohol Spray - the disinfection of choice
Mar 2009
SteriClean® Alcohol Spray - NEW 0.45Litre Size
Feb 2009
SteriClean® Alcohol Impregnated Wipes
Feb 2009
Helapet Award for Independent Study
Feb 2009
Rowespike
Feb 2009
Tipped Capped Syringes for Bulk Aseptic Manufacturing
Jan 2009
SteriClean Flowrap 100 Wipes
Aug 2008
SteriClean Alcohol Spray
Jun 2008
Ideal solution for the HPV Vaccination Programme
May 2008
New Chill Pouch added to Helapet Porter range
Mar 2008
Greater choice for Cyto sharps disposal
Jan 2008
New Sterile bulk Packed Syringes
Jul 2007
Kathryn Miles Poster Competition
Apr 2007
Purple Lids for Cytotoxic Waste
Apr 2007
SteriClean Alcohol Spray
Apr 2007
Emerald Under-gloves dramatically improve protection from cytotoxic agents
Jan 2007
New Chemo Glove for Latex Free Areas
Jan 2007
Helapet Award for Independent Study
Jan 2007
Sterile Venting
Aug 2006
SteriClean Prep Pads
Jul 2006
New paper-free packaging for sterile wipes
Apr 2006
Can you handle liquid and powder cytotoxic spills?
Feb 2006
Do you comply with the hazardous waste regulations?
Jan 2006
New SteriClean Sprays added to SteriClean range
Sep 2005
Cytotoxic Advertisement
Jul 2005
Helapet Porters™
Dec 2003
Carbosorb™
Jul 2003
Stericlean Wipe
Aug 2002
Ultrasafe®
Feb 2002
Chemo Waste Transport Bag
Feb 2002
Intrathecal Transport Bag
Feb 2002
Sterile Sharpsbins
Feb 2002
Home Chemotherapy Spill Kit
Feb 2002
Helapet Award for Independent Study
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