SH:24

SH:24 offers a full range of sexual and reproductive health services that are traditionally provided in clinical settings. This includes STI testing, contraception, and digital diagnosis.

Over the last ten years, SH:24 has supported over 3.8 million people, diagnosing nearly 200,000 STIs. We continue to expand, delivering services to over 40 local authorities and the whole of Ireland. Additionally, we are growing our reach in other parts of the world, including Africa.

In 2019, we decided to relocate our logistics operations to another part of the country to create a more sustainable business model. We approached Keele University to explore whether they could provide logistical space for this aspect of our work. The university was highly receptive and identified space for us on their Innovation Park. They supported us in finding the right location on campus and adapting it through challenging times, including the pandemic.

Winning the Breaking the Mould award is an incredible honor. It reflects the hard work and commitment of the team here on campus and celebrates the strong relationship we’ve built with Keele University over the years.

Keele has been immensely supportive throughout our journey since moving to the campus. Graduates from Keele have joined our logistics team and progressed within the organization, moving into roles in our engineering and data analysis teams. The university has also connected us with academics and departments, enabling us to extend our expertise in the field.

Keele University has been invaluable to our growth journey, and I would recommend it to any business considering a move to the area. The expertise offered by their staff, graduates, and wider team has been critical to our recent success.