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New NHS Genomics Strategy released

The NHS have released a comprehensive strategy for embedding genomics in the NHS over the next 5 years. It is their intention to accelerate the embedding of genomic medicine across the NHS, therefore providing a world leading, equitable service to populations and individuals. In the report, a number of ambitions have been outlined, including: creating an innovative, world-leading genomics service…
Ben Kemp
October 21, 2022
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BIVDA supports Wear Red Day 2022

BIVDA is proud to support Wear Red Day 2022, which falls on 21 October 2022. This is an anti-racist initiative which encourages everyone to wear red to show their opposition to racism and 'show it the red card'. Raising awareness and spreading the message is a key part of fighting the scourge of racism. We are pleased to represent such…
Ben Kemp
October 14, 2022
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France Biotech & Eucope Regulatory Survey

France Biotech is conducting a field survey with Eucope. This survey is intended to highlight the difficulties encountered by small and medium-sized companies of Medtech sector to comply with the clinical and regulatory requirements of the MDR. They require more foreign respondents to ensure a significant European representativeness, with a deadline of 11 November 2022. The survey can be accessed…
Ben Kemp
October 14, 2022
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Media Monitoring: 8th – 15th October

The NHS Monthly Diagnostics data for August 2022 (can be found here)  The total number of patients waiting six weeks or more from referral for one of the 15 key diagnostic tests at the end of August 2022 was 461,400. This was 30.5% of the total number of patients waiting at the end of the month Nationally, the operational standard…
Ben Kemp
October 14, 2022
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Milestone reached as CDCs deliver 2 million extra scans, tests and checks

Community diagnostic centres (CDCs) have delivered more than 2 million vital tests, checks and scans for patients, with a further 10 centres now approved, the Health and Social Care Secretary has announced. The one-stop shops, backed by £2.3 billion in government funding, offer a range of services in the heart of communities, making tests more accessible for patients. Based in…
Ben Kemp
October 14, 2022
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Government pledges nearly £1bn to boost innovation, growth and improve patient safety

The Government have today announced an £800 million investment into research centres, to be allocated by the NIHR, and will bring together scientists to create an environment where experimental medicine, new diagnostics and patient safety research can thrive. This boost to the country’s research infrastructure will see further investment in scientific expertise which supports access to innovative technology and novel…
Ben Kemp
October 14, 2022
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Life Sciences Access Academy – webinar links for members

Each month, two LSAA webinars are available exclusively to BIVDA members. This month is sustainability-focused with both webinars covering the topic.   Webinar 1: Sustainability: Becoming Carbon Literate Michelle Sullivan will be answering the question, “What does sustainability actually mean?” in an evidence-based way. She will also be discussing the global scale of the challenge, what we must do and…
Ben Kemp
October 14, 2022
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Diagnostics Industry Advisory Group (DIAG)

BIVDA takes part in a smaller steering group with regards to agenda setting and structure with NHS England at intermittent intervals. Most recently, Helen provided some thoughts and challenges directly to NHS England about the need to be more specific in pathways, infrastructure for capillary testing and identifying clinical need better. This will then inform NHS implementation cycles and help…
Ben Kemp
October 14, 2022