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Your opportunities are endless with DR (digital radiography) because it offers a number of important advantages over traditional X-ray equipment and film processing. Have you been considering making the switch to DR, but are unsure about making a change? A quick look into the benefits of switching to DR may help!

Image Quality:

DR x-ray systems are able to produce excellent quality images. The images are also processed more efficiently. This provides better quality results in less time, a win-win for any veterinary practice.

Return on Investment and Cost:

With no chemicals or film processing to be done, this makes digital radiography a more environmentally-friendly option. This eliminates the recurring cost of processing both film and chemicals. It also frees up the time and money involved in disposing of them once they are used. DR x-ray systems offer a significant return on investment from their upfront cost. This can be highlighted through a number of ways such as, improved consistency, fewer retakes and reduces the time your staff must dedicate in order to process the images.

Lower Patient Dose:

Digital radiology systems offer lower radiation dosage for your patients. Depending on the specifics of your current systems, this reduction in dosage can be very significant. Digital image receptors are far more sensitive to low levels of radiation in comparison to film/screen. This means that they require less quantity to produce a diagnostic radiographic image.

Low Maintenance:

Digital radiology systems have no moving parts. This means that there is less chance of mechanical related wear and tear.

Storage:

Storage of images occurs on servers or PACS such as Vethub, rather than physical archives of hard copies that need to be manually maintained.

Wireless Functionality:

Many of your everyday gadgets and tools are wireless, so why not go wireless with your compatible x-ray equipment as well? User-friendly wireless capabilities allow for portability of the systems themselves. Not only wireless is available but also wired options too. For example, the DR14e from AGFA Healthcare can be configured to either option based on your specific practice needs.

Integration:

DR x-ray technology can be integrated with your existing technology and practice systems. This reduces the stress and possible problems of an upgrade or transition.

There is no question that digital radiography is here to stay. PLH Medical can help your practice get up to speed and utilise the best technology that’s available to you. Contact our helpful and friendly team today!

PLH Medical Ltd is proud to be in partnership with Streetlife’s 5th Annual #Bigsleepout19 on Friday 26th April 2019 & Saturday 27th April 2019. Senior Service Co-Ordinator, Gareth Hugo will be sleeping out to raise awareness at St. Johns Square, Blackpool this weekend! Streetlife is a charity working with vulnerable young people aged 16-25 in Blackpool. Streetlife provides emergency accommodation and a wide range of support from their day center.

This year will be Streetlife’s biggest sleepout to date, which means there will be two sleepouts held over consecutive nights at St. Johns Square, Church Street in Blackpool from 8 pm to 6 am.

Last year Streetlife saw over 250 people from across Lancashire attend this amazing cause. Due to the enormous generosity of the local people, Streetlife raised £41,000 from last year’s Big Sleepout, that’s £13k more than 2017’s event! This money has been used to provide emergency safe accommodation to homeless young people in their Night Shelter at St. Johns Walk in Blackpool town centre.

Please help us make a difference by generously donating £5 or as much as you can afford. £5 a month doesn’t buy much but it offers safety, support and hope to a young vulnerable person. Visit justgiving.com/streetlife and help improve the lives of vulnerable young people.

PLH Medical Ltd recently attended the Siemens Healthineers Partner Meeting in Malta on the 29th of March and has walked away with a prestigious award and title of ‘Top Performer In Imaging for FBA, NRB, GB&I and SEU Regions’.

Mike Jenkins and Sarah Cowan collected our award and certificate on behalf of our dedicated team at the event taking place at the Intercontinental Hotel.

Mike Jenkins (Managing Director at PLH Medical Ltd) said “Collecting this award is a reflection of how innovation, hard work and true partnership can really grow a successful business. We are delighted to be recognised and are very grateful to Siemens Healthineers”.

PLH Medical was not the only award winner during the event. An individual award was also received by PLH Medical’s very own Sarah Cowan who was crowned the winner of the Pit Stop Challenge, with an impressive wheel change of under 6 seconds!

We are very excited to be exhibiting once again at the much-awaited BSAVA Congress 2019 in Birmingham. We will be featured on stand F20 from the 4th to 7th of April.

BSAVA Congress delivers a cutting-edge programme of over 450 lectures and practical sessions in the heart of the UK. The ICC and Arena Birmingham in Birmingham city centre host an impressive four days of development, learning and discussion. Alongside the lectures, over 200 of the industry’s finest companies exhibit and Movie Night, The President’s Soiree and V19 Beach Party evenings promise an amazing social experience.

Our stand will be managed by the likes of our Technical Sales Representative, Sarah Cowan RVN, VetHub’s very own Susan Northwood and LearningHub’s Head of Learning & Development, Dave Chambers DCR(R) DMU. We will be available to showcase the leading X-ray technology, Ultrasound solutions and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems.

Visit us on stand F20

Be sure to head over to our stand at F20; PLH Medical Ltd provides a wide range of CR and DR veterinary X-ray systems, Ultrasound equipment, PACS solutions and much more! Our team can advise on the ideal solution for your practice based on your requirements. Or alternatively, simply head over for just a chat and say hello!
We hope to see you there!

The Challenge:

West Bar Veterinary Hospital Ltd (West Bar Vets) has invested in new imaging equipment with the help of Siemens Financial Services (SFS). West Bar Vets is a mixed practice veterinary hospital based in Banbury. Now a ten-vet practice with four consulting branches and providing 24hour care, West Bar Vets can trace its origins to the 1880s when it operated as a blacksmith’s shoeing forge. 

The practice wanted to replace its ageing veterinary ultrasound machine to improve clinical efficiency and image quality. As a relatively small business, West Bar Vets needed a solution that would protect its capital reserves while enabling the business to stay ahead of the technological curve.

Richard Byrne BVetMed MRCVS, Director and Partner at West Bar Vets explains, “We wanted to upgrade our current ultrasound and looked carefully at a number of systems on the market. We even trialled another machine but ultimately the technology from Siemens Healthineers offered us the best value for money.”

The Solution:

After looking at several competitors’ options and testing an upgrade to its current system, West Bar Vets worked with PLH Medical to acquire the Siemens Healthineers ACUSON P500 Ultrasound Solution.

• The system offers technological advantages to others on the market including increased processing speed and enhanced image quality with exclusive motion correction.
• Additionally, the ultrasound system is compact and portable and, once installed, it was easy for the practice to wirelessly link the system to its picture archiving and communication system (PACS).

The Benefits:

• Siemens experience team of ultrasonographers were able to understand the practice’s needs and demonstrate the system’s capabilities in a live simulation.
• SFS tailored the finance solution to enable it to take advantage of an after sales service five year warranty to ensure peace of mind and a competitive rate.
• The process of arranging finance for the acquisition was easy and straightforward and the team ensured the arrangement was made in time for West Bar Vets to claim the VAT immediately after the transaction.

Richard Byrne BVetMed MRCVS, Director and Partner at West Bar Vets added, “When purchasing very technical veterinary equipment like radiology or ultrasound, you can easily pay a lot of money for something that is already old. The pace of change is so fast that you have to be vigilant to stay ahead of the curve. We’re really happy with the new system.”

Sally-Anne Whybrow of Healthcare Finance for Siemens Financial Services in the UK adds, “It was a pleasure working with West Bar Vets to provide the best possible solution for their practice. An ultrasound is a key piece of diagnostic equipment and this system will make a significant difference for the many pets and their owners that visit the hospital.”

This year PLH Medical will be taking part in VetsSouth at Sandy Park Conference Centre in Exeter. VetsSouth aims to offer leading Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for the entire veterinary team in a great, accessible venue. Delegates will benefit from access to four streams; a range of workshops, great food and an exhibition showcasing the latest products and services from companies within the profession.

VetsSouth is a 2-day event being held from the 6th to 7th of March. The event will feature a host of local, national & global companies showcasing the latest products and services from the veterinary industry.

This will be PLH Medical’s first time attending VetsSouth, which means we are very excited to be showcasing the latest X-ray technology and Ultrasound.

PLH Medical Ltd provides a wide range of CR and DR veterinary X-ray systems, Ultrasound equipment, PACS solutions and much more! Our team can advise on the ideal solution for your practice based on your requirements. Or alternatively, simply head over for just a chat and say hello!

For more information on our attendance or the products that we will be showcasing, please get in touch!

Visit us at VetsSouth on stand 36. We hope to see you there!

PLH Medical Ltd offers a number of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses for veterinary professionals. A CPD course from PLH Medical Ltd is designed for all levels from the new graduate to the experienced, advanced practitioner. These courses are designed to develop theoretical and practical skills. We pride ourselves on offering novel and innovative teaching of the highest quality which will hopefully educate and inspire.

Tailored specifically with you in mind and delivered by our professional and experienced team across the UK, we are confident that you will gain the latest skills in key clinical subjects.

Our next CPD course – 20th February 2019

Join our next CPD course and discover how to improve your radiographic Image. Held at Northwest MRI & CT in Wigan, PLH Medical Ltd will be providing a six-hour course that includes lunch and refreshments.

Speciality: Imaging, Small animal Radiography
Location: Northwest MRI & CT, Wigan WN3 4EL
Course Type: Attended
Job Role/Target Audience:  Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Nurse
Skill Level: Intermediate
CPD Hours: 6
Duration: 1 day
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About the course – Improving the Radiographic Image

This course is designed for delegates who are looking to achieve higher quality radiographs through a greater understanding of the X-ray system and physics of the X-ray beam.

Join us for a day of learning and fun as we look at how the various parts of the X-ray system, and how the exposure factors selected can impact on the quality of the final image. We will cover in detail how to recognize and correct exposure factor errors, and how to make informed adjustments to improve the quality of the final radiograph for each of the main radiographic areas;

• • Bones & Joints
  • The thorax
  • The abdomen

There will be a session critically examining a selection of radiographs, and an open discussion on ideas, hints and tips for improving the radiographic image.

Morning Session
1.  The X-ray system
2.  Practical radiation physics

Afternoon Session
1.  Critical examination of a sample of images.
2.  Open discussion with ideas, hints and tips on how to improve the radiographic image
3.  An overview of CT and MRI, with the opportunity to view the facilities and discuss the services offered by Northwest MRI & CT

Speakers
Dave Chambers DCR(R) DMU
James Weston Cert (PM&A)
Chavdar Chernev MRCVS

For more information and to reserve your space
contact us today!
Limited spaces available.

We are very excited to announce that PLH Medical Ltd have relocated to a new and purpose-built facility. We will be in operation at our new facility, which is located at:

PLH Medical Ltd
Unit 4 Dakota Court,
Amy Johnson Way,
Blackpool Business Park,
Blackpool,
Lancashire FY4 2RP.

Our contact numbers will remain the same, and you can continue to email us with the same correspondence that you have on file. Please update your records to reflect our new location. All deliveries and correspondence should be sent to our new address. Please do not mail or send any items to our former location after this time as we are unlikely to receive them.

Our new premises are located near Blackpool Airport and offer greater warehouse facilities, larger office space and overall a more modern and brighter working environment for our growing team.

Your loyal business and support are one of the main reasons why we have been able to grow so much over the years. PLH Medical Ltd would like to express our continued gratitude and sincere thanks for all the support and cooperation you have given us. We look forward to a continued and prosperous relationship with our customers, suppliers, and partners in business, and wish you all the best in the coming year.

Please contact us with any questions you may have concerning our new location or our services. We look forward to continuing to work with you from our new address.

We are very excited to be exhibiting at the much-awaited BEVA Congress in Birmingham from the 12th to the 15th of September. Our stand will be manned by our Veterinary Business Manager, Julia Beale, Technical Sales Representative, Sarah Cowan RVN, and VetHub’s very own Susan Northwood, who will be available to showcase the leading AGFA X-ray technology, Ultrasound solutions from Sonoscape and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems from VetHub.

The animated three-day exhibition is packed with lectures, panel discussions and practical sessions dedicated to equine medicine and surgery. With the vast number of stands during BEVA Congress that offers incredible diversity in equine products, PLH Medical Ltd is eager to explore the other cutting-edge developments in equine clinical practice during the event.

You can expect over 90 hours of CPD lectures, delivered by world recognised speakers as part of BEVA’s scientific programme, legendary socials to unwind with friends, old and new, and find out about the latest products and services in the exhibition hall.

Visit us on stand D40

Be sure to head over to our stand at D40; PLH Medical Ltd provides a wide range of CR and DR veterinary X-ray systems, Ultrasound equipment, PACS solutions and much more! Our team can advise on the ideal solution for your practice based on your requirements. Or alternatively, simply head over for just a chat and say hello!

We hope to see you there!