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New inquiry launched into Government progress on digital transformation of the NHS Member RequestsMember Requests Archive

New inquiry launched into Government progress on digital transformation of the NHS

Following the Wade-Geary review – which labelled the NHS as being “too far away” from being digitally transformed – the Health and Social Care Committee has called for NHS England to produce a roadmap on digitising the NHS as a matter of urgency. The inquiry will examine how successful the Government has been so far in moving towards a digital…
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May 20, 2022
BIVDA Digital Working Party Meeting – Tuesday 17 May 2022 – 9.30am – 11.00am Digital Working PartyDigital Working Party Archive

BIVDA Digital Working Party Meeting – Tuesday 17 May 2022 – 9.30am – 11.00am

The BIVDA Digital Working Party meeting will be held next Tuesday morning Please find below the following; Teams Link Competition Law   AGENDA 09:30 Welcome, introductions and apologies Phil Groom, Chair 09.35 Competition Law Doris-Ann Williams, BIVDA 09.40 Discussion on Survey responses and the creation of 3 subgroups dependent upon member requirements Data Operational IT Connected Tools Helen Dent/ ALL…
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May 13, 2022
Inaugural Infectious Disease Working Party Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Inaugural Infectious Disease Working Party

Our AMR Working Party and Covid Task Force groups have been combined to cover these themes and for this first meeting we were pleased to have a session with The CF AMR Syndicate on the development of Patient-focused Target Product Profiles (TPP) for Lung Microbiological Diagnostic Tests in Cystic Fibrosis. Members are invited to contact them directly at cfamr@md.catapult.org.uk We…
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May 13, 2022
MHRA consultation on a new code of practice for expert advisory committees Consultations Archive

MHRA consultation on a new code of practice for expert advisory committees

MHRA utilise expert advisory committees to provide additional support and knowledge in areas that need this, including for specific medical devices and spanning types of medicines. These expert groups have a code of practice that those involved are obliged to follow, and this code of practice is now up for review. The proposed changes are suggesting more involvement from patients…
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May 13, 2022
Media Monitoring: 7th – 13th May HighlightsHighlights Archive

Media Monitoring: 7th – 13th May

Manchester-based research helps develop ovarian cancer blood test The University of Manchester has stated that a novel blood test is extremely effective in diagnosing ovarian cancer, especially those under 50 Researchers investigated whether the human epididymis protein 4 (HE4), a protein type present in the blood, could help identify ovarian cancer more accurately The test is very simple and is…
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May 13, 2022
Media speculation arises around the UK’s next moves on Northern Ireland Protocol HighlightsHighlights Archive

Media speculation arises around the UK’s next moves on Northern Ireland Protocol

The Northern Irish election results, which have given Sinn Féin the most seats at Stormont for the first time, have prompted speculations around the UK Government’s next moves on the Northern Ireland Protocol. The Times reported on Tuesday that the UK foreign secretary Liz Truss will unilaterally scrap key parts of the Protocol removing the need for checks on goods…
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May 13, 2022
Parliamentary Debate: UK Diagnostics Industry and COVID-19 Recovery HighlightsHighlights Archive

Parliamentary Debate: UK Diagnostics Industry and COVID-19 Recovery

On Tuesday, Neale Hanvey MP’s adjournment debate on the “UK Diagnostics Industry and COVID-19 Recovery” was held in the aftermath of discussions concerning the Queen’s Speech. Mr Hanvey has long been a strong supporter of our industry and we thank him for bringing this important debate to the attention of the House. BIVDA would also like to thank members who…
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May 13, 2022
HM Prince Charles delivers the Queen’s Speech to MPs and Peers in Westminster Membership NewsMembership News Archive

HM Prince Charles delivers the Queen’s Speech to MPs and Peers in Westminster

The Queen’s Speech took place Tuesday 10 May at the Houses of Parliament, setting out the Government’s new legislative agenda for the upcoming period. Queen Elizabeth was unfortunately unable to deliver the speech to MPs and Lords this year due to mobility issues. Instead, Prince Charles represented the Queen, outlining the Government’s plans and priorities. A total of 38 legislative…
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May 13, 2022