Genetic testing for Lynch Syndrome prevents cancers being missed Genetic testing to identify women with Lynch Syndrome is likely to need to increase dramatically to ensure that carriers are not missed, a new analysis has found. A study by The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and published in the Journal of Medical Genetics, has revealed that only a fraction of…
Ben KempJanuary 22, 2025
The UK Health Security Agency have released their business plan for the year ahead. This follows their strategic plan and remit to ministers, which have been announced in previous years. The plan outlines the agency’s key deliverables and activities to protect and improve the public’s health and reduce health inequalities. The organisation's aims for this year are as follows: delivering…
Ben KempJanuary 22, 2025
Last week, the Government provided a response to module 1 of the Covid Inquiry. Baroness Hallett published her report from the first module of the inquiry in July 2024. It concluded that the UK was not as prepared as it should have been for the pandemic. Years of underinvestment meant that pandemic planning was not a sufficient priority. In response,…
Ben KempJanuary 21, 2025
BIVDA recently partnered with Remtec Talent Management to host a webinar on upcoming UK employment law changes. You can access the webinar recording here. Speakers Nigel Job, CEO of Remtec Talent Management Ltd and Helen Farr, Employment Partner at Taylor Wessing LLP sought to prepare companies and employers for the these changes and how they will impact your workforce. Topics covered included:…
Ben KempJanuary 21, 2025
Social Value is an ever-changing discipline, and the TOM System has been setting the standard since 2017. Now after two years of work, this update reflects the feedback of users, and the latest innovation in the field. Whether you’re a business, a public sector authority or in the impact sector, the new TOM System is designed to equip you to…
Ben KempJanuary 21, 2025
Health Innovation Yorkshire and Humber are working with NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Long Term Conditions and Medipex to offer free webinar Masterclasses specifically for Medtech and HealthTech SMEs. They are hosting the following webinars over the next two weeks which may be of interest to members: 27 Jan, 13:00-13:30 - 'Medical Device Regulations' Delivered by Dr Avril McCarthy, the…
Ben KempJanuary 21, 2025
The NIHR Healthtech Research Centre in Accelerated Surgical Care has launched an expression of interest for Innovation for Healthcare Net Zero Programme. Designed to assist innovators from an early-stage in developing new technologies for Net Zero Healthcare - the programme will place an emphasis on practical and focused activities on how to navigate the challenges and opportunities associated with Carbon…
Ben KempJanuary 21, 2025
Booking is now open for the UKHSA Conference 2025 on 25 - 26 March in Manchester. The topic for the event is 'Equity in health protection: Addressing inequalities, saving lives.' Delivered in partnership with the Faculty of Public Health (FPH), the UKHSA Conference 2025 will offer a unique opportunity to explore the full spectrum of UKHSA's work, from science-driven research to effective policy…
Ben KempJanuary 21, 2025
DEFRA have released a tranche of updates regarding the ongoing outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Germany and what it means for imports. Some IVDs may contain materials of animal origin. If you are concerned your products are affected, please contact neil.plumridge@bivda.org.uk. Restrictions on the movement of certain live animals and animal product imports from Germany into GB Great…
Ben KempJanuary 21, 2025