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Rachel visited Surgical Innovations plc last week, a Leeds-based international supplier of advanced medical equipment. Surgical Innovations specialise in the design and manufacture of pioneering devices for use in what is commonly known as ‘keyhole’ surgery, or surgery that causes minimal lasting damage to a patient after an operation procedure.

Rachel had the chance to meet both the design team and visit the manufacturing centre, and was very pleased to see young local people doing the kinds of jobs that may well be the future of manufacturing in the north of England.

She said:

“Surgical Innovations is a fascinating business, bringing advanced creative designers and manufacturing jobs to Leeds. I was particularly pleased to see the company invest in young people by providing a range of apprenticeship opportunities for local school-leavers and graduates. It is really important that companies in our area invest in young people - especially after the recent disappointing news about the levels of youth unemployment.”