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Consultation response – Draft evaluations of 3 chemical substances proposed as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs): call for comments

Defra held a call for comments on draft documents for 3 substances being proposed for listing as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) on the UN Stockholm Convention. POPs proposals are sent to and reviewed by the Convention’s POPs Review Committee (POPRC). Comments received in this call were incorporated into the UK’s submission of comments to the Stockholm Convention’s POPRC as part of several commenting and redrafting cycles…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2023
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Government response to results of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) call for evidence

The results of this call for evidence will inform the development of the next 5-year national action plan (NAP) on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which will run from 2024 to 2029. The 2024 to 2029 NAP will continue being developed in consultation with a broad range of stakeholders across different sectors. It will build on the achievements of the 2019 to 2024 NAP, while…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2023
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Media Monitoring: 12 – 18 August

Scaling innovation within healthcare systems: practical considerations This guide comes in response to member feedback on challenges to innovation in the NHS. It provides practical pointers for innovators and system decision-makers on how to successfully adopt and scale proven innovations. The guide has been endorsed by the AHSN Network. This guide is based on extensive research and interviews with NHS…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2023
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Government pledges £210 million to tackle AMR

State of the art laboratories, cutting-edge disease surveillance systems, and a bigger global workforce to tackle deadly antimicrobial resistance (AMR) will be backed by up to £210 million of funding, the Government has announced. The funding - from the government’s UK aid budget - will support the Fleming Fund’s activities to tackle AMR in countries across Asia and Africa over the next 3…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2023
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Two thirds of cancer targets dropped in England

The number of targets, which have routinely been missed, have been cut from nine to three in a move some experts claim will help improve early diagnosis. It is claimed this is due to the simplification of outdated standards, while other disagree, such as the charity Radiotherapy UK. NHS leaders are said to be very keen on the move, which…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2023
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Government unveils one-stop-shop to help businesses save money and go green

British businesses will be able to access brand new advice and support to reduce their energy bills while cutting their carbon emissions. The UK Business Climate Hub, which launched this week, includes a free carbon calculator and a suite of new tools to help businesses measure, track and report on their emissions and save money by using less energy. It offers detailed…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2023
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Department of Business and Trade – Life Sciences Trade Advisory Group (TAG)

These briefings are highly confidential, however there is limited information that can be shared with members by way of update. The update from this meeting is that negotiations are on-going and the gaps in agreement are narrowing as they progress. There is no announcement at the upcoming G20 expected. The discussions are being undertaken in a hybrid manner, and the…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2023
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Summary of the Government’s approach to the upcoming Major Conditions Strategy

The upcoming Major Conditions Strategy – aimed at improving outcomes arising from the six most common major health conditions over the next five years – has gathered opinion from users and stakeholders across the NHS. Their learnings continue to inform the strategy and have produced a number of both positive and negative findings. In positive news for our industry, the…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2023
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BIVDA Parliamentary Reception – invite your local MP with our helpful template!

BIVDA's upcoming Parliamentary Reception on 13 September provides a great opportunity for member companies to engage with their local MPs. This is your chance to champion both your company, our industry, and grab a photo opportunity with your local representative. Developing this relationship could lead to other opportunities in future, especially with an election looming in less than 18 months.…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2023
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