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Ben Kemp

BIVDA welcome London Health Company as new members Membership NewsMembership News Archive

BIVDA welcome London Health Company as new members

BIVDA are delighted to welcome the London Health Company as new members. London Health Company (LHC Lab) is a London-based, CQC-regulated private diagnostic laboratory offering professional blood testing directly to consumers across the UK. What sets it apart is a fully integrated, end-to-end model: the company handles everything in-house, from kit production and sample receipt through to laboratory analysis and…
Ben Kemp
June 9, 2026
BIVDA statement on 2027 NHS carbon reduction plan requirements for the procurement of NHS goods, services and works Membership NewsMembership News Archive

BIVDA statement on 2027 NHS carbon reduction plan requirements for the procurement of NHS goods, services and works

BIVDA, our members, ABHI, BSNA, and the wider HealthTech industry are committed to reducing the environmental impact of the sector and are investing heavily to do so. This is exemplified through adherence to the current milestones of the Net Zero Supplier Roadmap and involvement in programmes such as Design for Life and Greener GIRFT. The publication of today’s guidance is…
Ben Kemp
June 9, 2026
Media Monitoring: 28th May – 10th June HighlightsHighlights Archive

Media Monitoring: 28th May – 10th June

BBC Ideas film highlights urine test for endometriosis UKRI-backed research aims to cut years from diagnosis and help millions of women be believed sooner. A new BBC Ideas film is spotlighting pioneering UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)-funded research that could dramatically change how endometriosis is diagnosed. It is offering hope to millions of women who currently face years of pain,…
Ben Kemp
June 9, 2026
Baroness Nicola Blackwood to step down as Genomics England Chair HighlightsHighlights Archive

Baroness Nicola Blackwood to step down as Genomics England Chair

Genomics England has announced that Baroness Nicola Blackwood will step down as Chair as she comes to the end of her tenure. Baroness Blackwood has been Chair for six years and has led the organisation through a period of significant progress. This includes strengthening partnerships with the NHS, enabling world-leading genomic research, and continuing to build trust in the responsible…
Ben Kemp
June 9, 2026
UKHSA release 2026 to 2029 strategy Membership NewsMembership News Archive

UKHSA release 2026 to 2029 strategy

UKHSA have released their strategy for 2026 to 2029, identifying declining vaccine coverage, AMR, respiratory infections and environmental hazards as priorities of greatest concern. The agency has pledged to maintain a high level of collaboration and a focus on innovation and quality in order to tackle the above threats and maintain the UK's safety. The most relevant deliverables to be…
Ben Kemp
June 9, 2026
NHS release 2-year plan for AI-powered innovation in health research Membership NewsMembership News Archive

NHS release 2-year plan for AI-powered innovation in health research

The NHS Health Research Authority’s two-year plan to enable AI-powered innovation in health research aims to send a clear signal that the UK is moving towards a more enabling, proportionate, and innovation-friendly regulatory environment. Principally the plan focuses on making it simpler and faster to generate the clinical evidence needed to bring new technologies to market. A key focus is…
Ben Kemp
June 9, 2026
NHS England supplier webinar on cyber resilience on 30/06/2026 Membership NewsMembership News Archive

NHS England supplier webinar on cyber resilience on 30/06/2026

NHS England is hosting a supplier-facing webinar focused on cyber resilience across the health and care supply chain as part of the Cyber Improvement Programme. The session will provide suppliers with a clear and consistent view of how cyber security expectations across the health and care system are evolving, what this means in practice for their organisations, and how suppliers…
Ben Kemp
June 8, 2026
New Barclays Eagle Labs programme – Nexus Women’s Health Collective Membership NewsMembership News Archive

New Barclays Eagle Labs programme – Nexus Women’s Health Collective

Barclays Eagle Labs have released a new programme, Nexus Women’s Health Collective, a 9‑month programme supporting a cohort of 30 women’s health companies, focused on helping founders navigate the gap between pre-seed and Series A. Make sure to apply soon as applications close on Monday 15th June 2026. The programme includes: Expert-led workshops and practical curriculum across product, clinical, brand,…
Ben Kemp
June 8, 2026
UKHSA Market Pre-Engagement notices for Ebola and Hantavirus tests Membership NewsMembership News Archive

UKHSA Market Pre-Engagement notices for Ebola and Hantavirus tests

Ebola The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is looking to gather information on diagnostics currently available on the UK market to test for Ebola or Ebola Bundibugyo strain specifically. This is not a call for competition, but a market research activity aimed at gathering insights from suppliers to understand the current supplier landscape and market capabilities. Interested suppliers are invited to complete the Microsoft form, included in the documentation…
Ben Kemp
June 8, 2026
DETECT industry webinar and open call for AMR diagnostics Membership NewsMembership News Archive

DETECT industry webinar and open call for AMR diagnostics

BIVDA, on behalf of the MHRA, would like to bring to your attention to the DETECT Open call webinar being held for rapid diagnostics targeting AMR. This is being conducted by ADVANCEID with the call for rapid AMR diagnostics aimed at the ASEAN region. To find out more information, please join their webinar on 23rd June 2026 at 11am -…
Ben Kemp
June 8, 2026