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Media Monitoring: 7 – 13 November

  Former Health Secretary to help government fix health and care Alan Milburn has been appointed lead non-executive member to the board of the Department of Health and Social Care. The former Health Secretary has a proven track record of reducing waiting lists and improving satisfaction in the NHS.   NHS to review prostate cancer testing after Chris Hoy call…
Ben Kemp
November 13, 2024
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BIVDA-OLS Webinar on £520m Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund

We are delighted to host a webinar, providing an opportunity to hear from OLS about the new Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF). The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (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…
Ben Kemp
November 12, 2024
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Shadow Cabinet Announced: BIVDA Briefing

Kemi Badenoch was last week unveiled as the new leader of the Conservative Party, becoming the first Black leader of a Westminster party. Ms Badenoch has now announced her Shadow Cabinet, containing a few familiar faces from previous Tory governments, as well as a few new ones, too. In this piece, we will examine the politicians most important to our…
Ben Kemp
November 12, 2024
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Launch of NHS England’s Sustainable Supplier Accelerator

NHS England's Sustainability team have released a practical suite of resources to help suppliers to meet and exceed the net zero and sustainability requirements set out in the NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap. What is the Sustainable Supplier Accelerator? The Supplier Sustainable Supplier Accelerator is a series of free webinar events, activities and supporting resources created by NHS England’s Net…
Ben Kemp
November 12, 2024
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Free Monthly Webinars for Members on Real World Evidence for Virtual Wards and Product Launches

Due to BIVDA's ongoing partnership with life sciences training experts, the Life Science Access Academy, members have access to two free webinars each month. To access the recordings, please email ben.kemp@bivda.org.uk. This month's webinars are: RWE and Virtual Wards In this  60-minute masterclass, you’ll hear Real World Evidence (RWE) expert Chris Rolfe of OPEN Health explain what RWE and virtual wards means…
Ben Kemp
November 12, 2024
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December Sustainability Surgeries with Sarah Joy Newton

Due to popular demand we are scheduling not 1 but 2 Surgeries before the end of the year! The Sustainability Surgery is your opportunity to get one-to-one support from your Sustainability Programme Lead – Sarah Joy Newton. Members are invited to book themselves a 30-minute ‘clinic’ appointment during which you can ask any questions you have around sustainability, including (but…
Ben Kemp
November 12, 2024
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UK set to avoid Trump tariffs, free trade deal may follow

In good news for British businesses, the Chief Executive of BritishAmerican Business, Duncan Edwards, believes the UK will not be hit will harmful tariffs once the former President, Donald Trump, takes charge for his second term. During his campaign, Mr Trump repeatedly claimed that he would impose numerous tariffs, including a 60% tariff on certain Chinese goods and a universal…
Ben Kemp
November 12, 2024
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Innovate UK innovation loans future economy for SMEs: Round 18

Closes: Wednesday 8 January 2025 12:00pm Innovate UK is offering up to £25 million in loans to micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Innovate UK innovation loans are for highly innovative late stage research and development (R&D) projects with the best potential for the future. There must be a clear route to commercialisation and economic impact. The projects must…
Ben Kemp
November 12, 2024
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Latest Laura Squire MHRA Blog

Please find the latest Laura Squire blog from MHRA here. BIVDA continue to be actively involved as trusted advisors, participating on behalf of members in the ongoing consultations. MHRA continue to firm up it’s position head of publishing the amendments to the UK MDR legislation.
Ben Kemp
November 6, 2024