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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
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BIVDA Joint Working Party Seminar and 30th Anniversary Celebration Write-Up

BIVDA would like to say a huge thank you to all who attended the Joint Working Party Seminar and 30th Anniversary celebration. The event was a success and a tremendous opportunity to connect and meet with others beyond the confines of a TEAMS call screen. All of the five working parties taking place – procurement, infectious diseases and near-patient testing,…
Ben Kemp
October 14, 2022
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REMINDER: Joint Working Party Seminar, 30th Anniversary Dinner

The working party autumn meetings will be held on Wednesday 12th October at the Belfry Resort and Hotel, Birmingham. Registration and Welcome - 10.00am – 10.30am Members will be able to select sessions via the newly created BIVDA mobile app enabling them the opportunity to attend other working party’s other than their own. Celebratory Dinner Please note that the dress…
Ben Kemp
October 7, 2022
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Regulatory Affairs Working Party Seminar 2022

Next week brings our annual Regulatory Affairs Working Party Seminar, taking place on 13 and 14 October at The Belfry in Birmingham. This event will immediately follow from our joint working party event on the 12 October. Please find the full agenda for the event here. The dress code for the overall seminar is smart-casual. There will also be a…
Ben Kemp
October 7, 2022
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NEW BIVDA Mobile App

Over the last few months, we have been working to create an App that will enable you to download and view content for our forthcoming Joint Working Party and Regulatory Affairs Working Party seminars being held between Wednesday 12 October – Friday 14 October 2022 at The Belfry Resort and Hotel, Lichfield Road, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield. B76…
Ben Kemp
October 7, 2022
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