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NICE Healthtech programme manual changes consultation

NICE have announced that they are making changes to their Healthtech programme manual, which is now open for consultation. The organisation states that following user feedback, they have amended the manual to streamline their approach and prioritise what the NHS needs most. This includes removing the Diagnostic Assessment Programme and Medical Technologies Evaluation Programme from the manual. BIVDA are meeting…
Ben Kemp
February 12, 2025
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BIVDA announce partnership with MedBoard

  BIVDA is excited to announce a new partnership with MedBoard, an innovative cloud platform that centralises global medical, MedTech, Digital Health, and Pharma information. MedBoard empowers professionals, teams, and organisations with accessible, cutting-edge digital tools to enhance their work and decision-making. As part of this collaboration, BIVDA members can enjoy exclusive discounts on their first-year MedBoard subscription – a…
Ben Kemp
February 12, 2025
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Clinical Innovations EXPO – Breaking Through the Adoption Barriers

WHEN: Thursday 15th May 2025 - Jubilee Hotel and Conference Centre, Nottingham, UK. Hosted by POCT Innovators/Thornhill Healthcare Events, this one-day event will concentrate on the innovation adoption barriers, and how to navigate them to deliver effective change in healthcare. Attendees will benefit from unrivalled networking, discussions, presentations and multiple breakout sessions, with content covering Diagnostics, Digital Solutions, Medical Devices…
Ben Kemp
February 11, 2025
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Upcoming Funding Opportunities

There are a number of funding opportunities set to open for members to take advantage of. Whether opening soon or in the next couple of months, it is never too late to prepare a potentially transformative funding submission. NIHR i4i Connect: Opens: 18 February 2025  i4i Connect is aimed at small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) developing medical devices, in vitro diagnostics and…
Ben Kemp
February 11, 2025
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Round 2: Life Sciences Manufacturing Fund now open

Round 2 of the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) is now open. The LSIMF is a capital grants fund which aims to build resilience for future health emergencies and capitalise on the UK’s world-leading research and development capabilities. The fund will enhance and accelerate affordable access to mature, new and emerging Life Sciences products for both pandemic and non-pandemic…
Ben Kemp
February 11, 2025
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New Health Minister appointed

MP for West Lancashire Ashley Dalton has been appointed as a health minister following the departure of Andrew Gwynne MP. Ms Dalton's brief covers public health and prevention, including responsibility for AMR, and is therefore greatly important to BIVDA's work. Ms Dalton has served as a parliamentary private secretary to Wes Streeting since the general election last July. Before entering…
Ben Kemp
February 11, 2025
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National Cancer Plan consultation launched

The Government have launched a consultation to inform their upcoming National Cancer Plan. Lord Darzi's independent investigation into the NHS, published last year, found the need to improve cancer diagnosis rates, waits and outcomes. Currently, the UK lags behind our continental neighbours and English-speaking countries. The consultation takes the form of an open conversation rather than outlining proposals for comment;…
Ben Kemp
February 11, 2025
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BIVDA exhibit at APPG for Life Sciences Innovation Showcase in Parliament

Monday's launch of the new All-party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Life Sciences showcased some of the best of UK health and life sciences innovation. The life sciences APPG is a cross-party organisation run by and for members of Parliament. Supported by life sciences trade associations and medical charities, including BIVDA, it is designed to raise awareness of life sciences in…
Ben Kemp
February 11, 2025