Asteral is a responsive and innovative company that understands the financial and operational pressures in the NHS.
We offer a distinctive MES concept that involves a strategically planned and evaluated approach to equipment management in the NHS. This ensures that every aspect of your clinical equipment needs are managed by us, allowing you to focus on patient care.
Asteral was previously known in the marketplace as AssetCo Healthcare. We re-branded and changed our name to Asteral in early 2006. The new identity underlined our strategic move to focus solely on the effective and efficient provision of medical equipment solutions to the NHS.
Lasting partnerships
Asteral has pioneered this approach over the last decade and our customers include University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Whittington Hospital NHS Trust and Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust.
We employ a highly specialised team of experienced and highly qualified equipment experts including Registered Clinical Scientists, a Radiographer with proven skills in teaching and training and a Radiation Protection Advisor. This technical industry knowledge combines with commercial expertise in risk management, project finance and auditing.
Vendor independence
Our vendor independence is unique. It enables us to offer impartial clinical choice across all equipment modalities and deliver the best value MES in the marketplace.
We keep pace with the constantly evolving medical technology market and supply the optimum mix of suppliers at the best prices. This helps Acute NHS Trusts modernise for the future, deliver on strategic objectives and plan ahead for the long-term provision of care.
Catalysts for change
Asteral is a driver of change. The outsourcing of medical equipment provision transfers considerable risks away from the NHS and can provide the catalyst for wider service reform. By offering a complete team of clinical and commercial specialists we can help shape the future of modern healthcare.