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• New Guidelines for Surgical Instruments - 14th March 2007
• New Search Tool on Midmeds Website - 1st March 2007
• New Resususcitation Council Guidelines - 25th January 2007
• MidMeds Completes 1st Year Of Business - 3rd June 2006
• MidMeds New Design For Website - 3rd February 2006
• New Blood Pressure Monitor Specifically For Pregnancy - 4th January 2006
• Cash Shortages Threaten NHS Birth Centres - 18th November 2005
• MidMeds Pharmaceuticals Shopping - 1st November 2005
• MidMeds Charity Work - Maternity Worldwide Donation - 28th September 2005
• Special Edition Launch Catalogue - 1st September 2005
• Special Offers - 29th July 2005
• New Online Shop - 29th July 2005
• MidMeds launch - 10th June 2005

14th March 2007

As of April 2007, new guidelines for surgical instruments will be introduced. The NHS have  recommended that GP’s discontinue the use of autoclaves to sterilize their equipment and transfer to single use instruments. A full selection of single use instruments can be found on our website. To view, select the drop down menu from the blue advert at the top of the front page.

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1st March 2007

MidMeds would like to make the process of searching for products as easy, quick and stress free as possible for all our customers. To help achieve this, we have introduced a new search feature to the website. This new tool will enable you to refine your search when looking for a specific product. To use, simply type the product name you require in the search box (top left of page), several options will then appear on the left navigation bar. From here, select your choice from the drop down menus. A list of the most appropriate products. We hope you find this to be a useful and simple tool to use when searching for your medical supplies.

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25th January 2007

The Resuscitation Council (UK) – Medical Emergencies & Resuscitation Report

This report highlight the responsibilities that dental practitioners and dental care professionals have in ensuring that their practices are able cope with medical emergencies. Although emergencies are rare, it is nonetheless vital to be prepared.

One of the main points highlighted within this report (page 6) is that "all clinical areas should have immediate access to an automated external defibrillator (AED)"

As a result of this report, we are offering the Defibtech AED Package with High Capacity Battery and FREE paediatric defibrillator pads. The high capacity battery will last for 7 years, whilst the free paediatric pads means that you will be equipped to deal with patients of any age (as it is already supplied with adult pads). The total price of this offer is £1050 Exc VAT.

If you require AED training then we can also offer this. The AED training session is delivered in accordance with the Resuscitation Council (UK) competencies in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators. It aims to ensure that all members of staff can identify and deal with clinical emergencies within the workplace and safely use AEDs.

Furthermore, the report also details the "minimum equipment recommended" which should be present in all general dental practices in the UK (page12). Should you wish to purchase this list of medical equipment then we are also able to offer a special price on these.

If you wish to place an order for an AED, book a training session, or order any of the 'minimum recommended equipment', then please contact a member of our sales team on 0845 00 34 212 - we will be happy to help!

To full report can be downloaded at http://www.resus.org.uk/pages/MEdental.pdf

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3rd June 2006

MidMeds has just successfully completed its first business year of operation. To all those customers who have helped us reach this landmark, we would like to say a very big thank you!

During this past year, we have undergone a number of transformations in order to allow us to provide you with the best possible service. Some of these are as follows:

MidMeds is now recognised within the market as having an extremely high level of customer service and reputability. This is apparent when looking at the large number of loyal, repeat customers. Our reputation has further been enhanced by the fact that we constantly review our pricing structure in order to provide our customers with the most competitive prices available in the market.

We have invested in our online shop, placing great emphasis on maximising our customers experience whilst shopping with us.

We have also added a multitude of our most popular selling products to online shop in order to maximise customer convenience. However, when items are not listed online, we are always happy to tailor our service to fit the customer’s needs.

We are also in the process of printing a new 300-page catalogue, which will be available very soon! If you are interested in receiving this please send us your

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3rd February 2006

MidMeds has recently updated the entire format and design of the website. We felt that the redesign was pertinent in order to maximise your online experience with us.

The main change is that our online shop is now located on our homepage at www.midmeds.co.uk. The homepage also features an area that is dedicated to a variety of different types of healthcare professionals who can find out further information about the special services we offer them. Here, we have highlighted four main market types, which we offer a tailored service for - Primary Care Practices, Independent Midwives, NHS Hospitals and Businesses. A summary of our main news events can also be found on our homepage.

We hope that you like the new design of our website. We have designed our website with you, the customer in mind, so if there is anything that you feel we have missed, or think needs tweaking, please do not hesitate to . If you preferred the old look then please . Perhaps there are certain aspects that you really like about the new design; we would also really appreciate hearing this.

So, whatever your thoughts, positive/negative, please We will seriously consider everyone’s opinion and make the necessary adjustments.

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4th January 2006

As part of our wide range of blood pressure monitors, we have the pleasure in introducing the Microlife BP 3BT0-A (2) blood pressure monitor. The BP 3BT0-A (2) is the only blood pressure monitor available that is designed specifically for use during pregnancy.

The BP 3BT0-A (2) has fully automatic inflation and deflation, and is recommended by doctors specifically for pregnancy.

Up to 20 % of women develop hypertension during pregnancy. This disease (pre-eclampsia or «toxemia») affects the final outcome of about 5 % of all pregnancies. Pre-eclampsia is a disorder that occurs only during pregnancy. This can be recognized by a clear increase in blood pressure and high protein levels in the urine. The measurement precision of this device has been proven clinically in a comprehensive study carried out by Professor Andrew Shennan at St. Thomas’ Hospital, London. This study proved the reading reliability of this monitor during pregnancy and in the presence of pre-eclampsia, making it the first such home-use monitor that is clinically validated for such use and especially suitable for pregnant women.

Furthermore, this blood pressure monitor is perfectly suitable for normal use, meaning that this is still useful after pregnancy or ideal for use by other family members.

This item is ideal for independent midwives who can reliably measure their patient’s blood pressure. This is also suitable for personal use by pregnant women, or by others who simply wish to obtain their blood pressure.

To view this product, please click here.

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18th November 2005

Multiple Birth Centres across Great Britain are facing the risk of closure due to shortages in midwives and money, the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) has warned.

Birth Centres are staffed by midwives, and are run by the NHS either in the community or linked to hospitals. Last year, many of these Birth Centres experienced a shortage in staffing numbers, as well as cash flow problems – one in four trusts finished last year in deficit.

In recent months, six NHS-run Birth Centres have been closed down – either on a permanent or temporary basis. Indeed recently, two Maternity Units were closed down until April 2006, with the temporary closure being attributed to a shortfall of midwives to staff the facilities. However, both these centres have subsequently recruited the necessary staff on a temporary basis, yet these two Birth Centres, located in Portsmouth, will still remain closed until April, with the reason being due to financial pressure and the need to maintain safety standards.

The NCT has highlighted the need for the Government to recognise this problem and take action. Within Britain, there are about 100 of these centres, which offer more ‘homely’ care than maternity units, campaigners say. The NCT has said that the closures of some Birthing Centres threatens the Governments pledge that by 2009 women will have a choice of where and how they can give birth.

Birth Centres are a popular choice when deciding how and where to give birth, with currently 16% of all UK births taking place within Birthing Centres. Indeed, the head of policy research of the NCT Mary Newburn said, "Birth centres are popular with women and their families. Women tell us that the opportunity to give birth in a birth centre helps them to relax and gives them a positive experience of birth. The government acknowledges this themselves but unfortunately its policy is not being put into practice across the country."

The NCT has also underlined other benefits that these Birth Centres can offer. Mary Newburn said, "We know that access to birth centres helps to increase normal birth and reduces unnecessary medical interventions. In turn this means there are less infections, so both the patient and health service benefits.”

In spite of the recent closures of Birthing Centres (six recently), a Government spokesperson has denied that the 2009 target was at risk.

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1st November 2005

MidMeds are now able to sell pharmaceuticals to its customers.

We have expanded our scope of business into the pharmaceuticals market, meaning that all healthcare professionals can now order their pharmaceuticals from us, using our fast, efficient and convenient pharmaceuticals procedure.

Please note that we can only sell pharmaceuticals to those who have a ‘Statement of Entry in the Profession Register’.

The procedure for obtaining pharmaceuticals from MidMeds is detailed below. If you require any further assistance then please do not hesitate to contact us.

Pharmaceuticals Procedure

1. In order to place a pharmaceutical order, you must contact us by telephone on 0845 00 34 212. Due to various legal regulations no pharmaceutical orders can be placed via our online shop. However, a selection of our pharmaceutical range is available to view online.
2. We will promptly send you (via email) a blank signed order template in accompaniment with a full price list of our pharmaceutical range.
3. Upon receipt, you will need to print this off and fill it out (hand-written) with the details of your pharmaceutical order.
4. Once you have filled out your signed order, you will need to send it to us by post. If this is your first pharmaceutical order, you must also include a copy of your ‘Statement of Entry in the Profession Register’, which specifies the PIN number. If you have ordered pharmaceuticals with us in the past, you do not need to provide us with another copy of your Professional Certificate.  

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28th September 2005

As part of MidMeds commitment to giving charity, we are proud to announce that we have recently donated to the worthy charity Maternity Worldwide. Maternity Worldwide is an organization that works to reduce maternal mortality in developing countries.

Maternity Worldwide currently has a project running in Gimbie, Western Ethiopia, where up to 1 in 7 women die in pregnancy and childbirth. Our donation will be going to the Maternity Unit within Gimbie Hospital, which is run by Maternity Worldwide. Donations will go towards helping some of the poorest people in the world receive appropriate medical attention and a better health education.

MidMeds was alerted to Maternity Worldwide’ fund raising efforts by two midwives from the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. The midwives, Nikki Kutchera and Jane Sethi, are due to undertake a bike ride challenge where they will cycle 320kms throughout some of Ethiopia’s most punishing terrain. The purpose of their efforts is to help raise money towards the Maternity Unit based in Gimbie.

We invite you to help the midwives in their fundraising efforts. For more information please go to www.materntiyworldwide.org or www.justgiving.com/janeandnikki.

For all the other charities that MidMeds supports, please visit our Charity page.

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29th July 2005

As part of our website launch, MidMeds has compiled a selection of products that offer the greatest value for money. These special prices serve as a celebratory marker towards the launch of MidMeds.

Our medical products are aimed at satisfying demand within the midwifery, gynaecology and obstetric markets.

Current special offers will only be valid for a short period of time as they serve to celebrate our company launch.

To view our latest special offers please click here.

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29th July 2005

Our online shop has been designed to maximise customer convenience, since it features a large selection of our full product range, which can be ordered in a matter of moments.

The online shop features a comprehensive range of products for you to choose from. In order for MidMeds to match the needs of our customer’s, items can be purchased on a per unit basis or bulk ordered.

We are fully committed to providing a secure service for you. Indeed, MidMeds operates under a strict and advanced security protocol, where all data and information is secure. Specifically, transactions are protected via an advanced 128-bit encryption and firewall technology throughout the ordering process. When you provide payment information to our website we use a SSL (Secure Socket Layer) key that indicates that you are in a secure area – as shown by the padlock symbol in the bottom of your browser.

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MidMeds is born!

10th June 2005

MidMeds Ltd is a newly founded company that specialises in supplying medical equipment and services to the midwifery, gynaecology and obstetric markets within the UK. The founder of the company, David Rones, has spent the majority of his career within the medical industry, gaining the expertise and knowledge necessary to provide MidMeds customers with exactly what they require.

MidMeds has an intimate knowledge of their market thus ensuring that all products available for purchase are of high quality and value for money. MidMeds has continuously advancing stock with a significantly varied product range, ensuring that all products are up-to date and offer the greatest value for money.

MidMeds operates an online shop whereby only the most popular products are available for direct purchase over the Internet. The online shop provides optimal convenience since orders can be taken securely 24 hours a day, and are dispatched same working day. In order for MidMeds to match the needs of customer’s, items can be purchased on a per unit basis or bulk ordered.

In addition, a much larger range of products can be ordered via telephone on 0845 00 34 212.

Our website is separated into two prime areas for customer convenience:

- Hospitals (Private hospitals and NHS hospitals)

- Independent midwives and private practitioners

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