Proud to Partner in the UK’s “Design for Life” Roadmap

At Surgical Holdings, we are incredibly excited to announce that we’ve been named a collaborative partner in the UK Government’s groundbreaking Design for Life Roadmap — a long-term strategy to revolutionise the healthcare sector through sustainable innovation. This is a huge milestone for us, and we’re eager to contribute to the creation of a more resilient, sustainable, and patient-centric healthcare system.

As we face increasing global challenges, it’s clear that the NHS and the wider healthcare sector need not only resilience, but also sustainable growth. Medical technology (medtech) is at the heart of this transformation, with the Design for Life Roadmap setting the stage for a circular approach to medical products. This roadmap is vital in addressing the growing environmental and supply chain challenges, while ensuring that patient care remains the top priority.

Why this matters:

• Resilience and Sustainability: The pandemic and ongoing global disruptions have shown us the vulnerability of our over-reliance on single-use, imported products. The new roadmap emphasizes moving towards circular solutions — reuse, remanufacture, and recycling — keeping resources close to where they are needed and ensuring continuity of care.
• Economic and Environmental Impact: By embracing a more sustainable approach, we can reduce the waste associated with medical products like single-use plastics, high-tech electronics, and incineration. This shift will also create jobs and economic opportunities in the UK, boosting our local industries and helping to achieve a net-zero NHS.
• Innovation at Scale: With the UK’s world-leading life sciences sector and the NHS’s vast infrastructure, we are uniquely positioned to drive forward this vision. By collaborating across sectors — including green technology, artificial intelligence, and medtech — we can unlock innovative solutions that not only improve patient outcomes but also deliver long-term value for taxpayers.

Surgical Holdings’ Commitment:

As part of this exciting initiative, we are proud to bring our expertise in designing and manufacturing durable, high-quality surgical instruments to the table. We’re committed to advancing sustainable practices in healthcare — from reducing waste to ensuring products are made to last.

Together with the government, NHS, medtech industry, and academic partners, we’re working towards a future where healthcare innovation doesn’t just serve patients today but is also built to last for generations to come.

The Design for Life Roadmap is not just a vision; it’s a call to action. We are proud to be part of this collective effort and look forward to collaborating on solutions that will shape the future of healthcare.

Read more about the Design for Life Roadmap and how we’re contributing to this ambitious vision here: Link to Government Announcement.