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AI Policy and Practice: What the UK Government’s AI Playbook Means for Healthcare and IVD Innovation

In March 2024, the UK Government published its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Playbook, a clear, structured guide to help public sector organisations adopt AI responsibly, ethically and effectively. It sets out foundational principles, strategic considerations and practical tools for AI deployment in government settings. For those of us working at the intersection of technology and healthcare, particularly with AI-enabled In Vitro…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2025
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Prime Minister announces funding to improve medical research

The Wellcome Institute and the UK Government are launching a major new health data research initiative worth up to £600 million. This new service will streamline secure access to health data, accelerating research aimed at understanding illness and enabling the development of better tools for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Funded by £100 million from Wellcome and up to £500 million…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2025
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Free NICE Advice masterclass opportunity

You’re invited to share your views on NICE’s industry support service, NICE Advice. The insight gained will help to inform future communications. The survey will take around 5 to 7 minutes to complete. It closes on Tuesday 15 April 2025. In exchange for your support with completing this survey, NICE is offering all respondents the chance to participate in a publicly available…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2025
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UKHSA launches call for evidence to tackle rising TB

UKHSA has launched a call for evidence to help shape the next 5-year Tuberculosis (TB) National Action Plan for England, which will run from 2026 to 2031. The latest data for England show that TB rates are rising, and TB epidemiology is changing. TB rates are diverging further from the trajectory required to achieve WHO elimination targets. Renewed action is…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2025
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BIVDA Market Audit 2024 results

UK IVD Market Recovery The BIVDA Market Audit (MA) results for calendar year 2024 have been published and distributed to participating companies. The total IVD market recovered by about 6% after a drop due to the loss of Covid testing and the slow return to full elective activity, and this was derived from all disciplines except infectious diseases and genetic…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2025
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Trump Tariffs: member views needed by DBT

DBT have requested feedback and submissions on how the UK government should respond to President Trump's tariffs, including the impact of retaliatory tariffs by the UK. We are currently assessing the announcements to evaluate the impact on IVD manufacturing and components and will update members in due course. In the meantime, we would greatly appreciate if members could provide feedback on…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2025
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IPO patents service webinar with CIPA

IPO patents service webinar with CIPA Calling all patent attorneys Our new digital patents service will be launching later this year. As we prepare to roll out the new service, we want to give you an update, demonstrate the new service and answer your questions. On 9 April 12:30pm - 2pm, we'll be co-hosting a transformation webinar alongside the Chartered…
Ben Kemp
April 4, 2025
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MHRA Update (Update 1 April)

Safety communications concerning medicines, medical devices and other healthcare products Page summary: Overview of the different types of MHRA safety communications about medicines, medical devices and other healthcare products, including what they are and who they are aimed at, and information on decision-making around safety communications. Change made: First published. Time updated: 2:36pm, 25 March 2025 MHRA Safety Roundup: March…
Ben Kemp
April 4, 2025
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A reckoning for global shipping – New Reuters Events White Paper

Of interest if you rely on global supply chains (very difficult not to, in todays world), and rely on global shipping for importing or exporting your goods: Next week, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will meet to decide the future of global shipping – and the stakes couldn’t be higher. If IMO leaders agree forward mid-term measures, including a financial…
Ben Kemp
April 4, 2025
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