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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
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:
1st Place - Vimala Gajendra
2nd Place - Linda Robinson
3rd Place - Jayne Black
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!
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
