Backing local innovators supporting Ukraine

Taunton and Wellington’s MP, Gideon Amos, toured a local company which has been supplying vital medical equipment to war-torn Ukraine.

ESU Medical Solutions, based on Westpark at Chelston, aims to help healthcare professionals improve the lives of their patients.

Its Managing Director, Periwinkle Kaur, said: “We were delighted to welcome Gideon to ESU Medical Solutions.

“It was a great opportunity to showcase how our team supports the healthcare sector, both locally and internationally.

“As a specialist medical and veterinary equipment company, ESU Medical Solutions provides supply, servicing, repairs and technical expertise for equipment and accessories from a range of premium brands.

“Operating as a standalone solution provider, we are proud to contribute to the healthcare ecosystem while creating skilled opportunities and collaborating with talented professionals across Somerset.

“We were also honoured to share how our team has supported Ukraine over the past three years, including during periods when no air channel was available.

“Thanks to the dedication of one team member who maintained communication and coordination, we continued providing support when it was most needed.

“Gideon showed great interest in our biomedical parts work, particularly the assembly of medical foot pedals and electronic components.

“He was also impressed by our electrosurgical adapters and connectors supplied alongside electrosurgical units, laparoscopy, and endoscopy equipment from leading manufacturers.

“These capabilities allow us to support NHS facilities, private hospitals, veterinary organisations, and hospitals, plastic surgery clinics as well as medical manufacturers.

“It was a pleasure to share what we are building at ESU Medical Solutions and how innovation, collaboration and technical expertise from a local team can make a meaningful impact across healthcare.

“Our thanks to our Gideon for his visit and for the commitment he shows in supporting the people, businesses and innovation within our community.”

The company is now expanding towards the medical robotics side, making it a standalone company to work on the re-manufacturing side of robotic arms and repairing the instruments.

Gideon said afterwards: “It’s an absolute priority for me to champion Taunton and Wellington businesses and the jobs they provide locally.

“The fact that ESU is expanding so fast and doing business around the world is a real tribute to Peri and her entrepreneurialism.

“Sadly, government too often fails to understand business – the recent jobs tax has also damaged young people's chances of employment with 100,000 jobs lost from the hospitality sector since the government's first budget.

“That's why I, and the Liberal Democrats, want to see energy bills reduced and a lower rate of VAT for key sectors.

“But thankfully the ingenuity of our small businesses are forging success despite all the challenges.

“We now need to do all we can to ensure our local businesses like ESU go from strength to strength."