ECHA and authorities from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have released a progress update on the process to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Europe. Read more here.
Ben KempNovember 27, 2024
We have been conducting a review of the External Affairs Working Party to gauge its effectiveness to members. While the feedback has been positive overall, its name has been the source of some confusion. Therefore, we intend to change the name to the Government Affairs Working Party. Some members have also stated that they believed the group was exclusive and…
Ben KempNovember 27, 2024
We have been compiling our response to the NHS ten-year plan consultation to be submitted before the deadline at 5pm on Monday 2 December. While it is aimed at the whole country - from patients to clinicians - rather than organisations specifically, it is paramount that the Government hears from our sector given diagnostics' importance to Labour's three key NHS…
Ben KempNovember 27, 2024
New study shows NICE Advice support can reduce appraisal timelines by 3 months Companies who receive scientific advice from our NICE Advice service may experience a faster path to guidance publication, a study has found. According to the study, technologies that received scientific advice took a median of 312 days to progress from marketing authorisation to NICE guidance publication. In…
Ben KempNovember 27, 2024
There is only one week to go until ReMed's online workshop on circular economy solutions for small medical devices through modelling on 2nd December. The last few places are now available so register to not miss out! In this workshop, Professor Antuela Tako and Dr Mohd Shoaib, Co-Lead and Research Associate on the ReMed project, will share the latest findings from their data-driven…
Ben KempNovember 27, 2024
Global cases of diabetes have surged over the past three decades, now affecting over 800 million people worldwide, according to a landmark international study. Research published in The Lancet revealed that adult diabetes rates have risen significantly, doubling from approximately 7% in 1990 to around 14% in 2022. The steepest increases were observed in low- and middle-income nations. This study…
Ben KempNovember 26, 2024
NHSE are working with DHSC to draft new modern slavery regulations, and NHS guidance. Draft documents have now been published for consultation. This public consultation is a chance for stakeholders to make their views known and help to shape the final regulations and guidance. DHSC and NHSE welcome the views and contribution from a wide range of stakeholders, including public…
Ben KempNovember 26, 2024
Health Innovation Kent, Surrey, Sussex has published the Commissioner Guide to Health Equity to support health and social care commissioners in addressing health inequalities of access. The guide refers to BIVDA member Digostics as a case study in what should be considered by commissioners in their decision-making. Digostics' robust data agreements, the test's accessibility in a range of settings, and…
Ben KempNovember 26, 2024