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Delay to UKCA consultation response

The UK Government has entered into their pre-election period, which means that they are limited on what can and cannot be discussed in relation to policy. Because of this, MHRA have confirmed that there will be a delay to publishing the response to the MHRA UKCA consultation (which closed in November), until this period is over on 9 May. The…
Ben Kemp
April 14, 2022
Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Infectious Disease Working Party

BIVDA has had an AMR working party since about 2016, but this has largely been focussed on having speakers to inform the group and ensuring the messaging about the role of IVDs is there for all the DHSC and NHS policy work. During the pandemic we also initiated a taskforce to help with anything COVID related and to ensure information…
Ben Kemp
April 14, 2022
Consultations Archive

OHID Consultation – Vitamin D: call for evidence

This call for evidence seeks views on how to improve the vitamin D status of the population in England, in line with existing recommendations, as well as addressing associated health disparities and improving health outcomes through maximising the benefits of vitamin D. The government welcomes engagement from any individual, organisation or business with views on improving the vitamin D status…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2022
Genomics Working PartyGenomics Working Party Archive

Global Genomics Conference announced for 23 May

Public Policy Projects has organised a ‘Global Genomics Conference’ 2022 event, sponsored by Genomics England (a member of BIVDA). The event will provide a platform for the exploration and discussion of some of the key policy and ethical considerations of participation in genomics and builds upon the more specific work that PPP has conducted and is conducting in the UK…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2022
Consultations Archive

NICE Consultation – GID-MT566 Faecal microbiota transplant for recurrent C-Difficile

The public consultation on draft guidance recommendations for the NICE medical technology evaluation of the GID-MT566 Faecal microbiota transplant for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection is now open and closes on 11th May 2022 at 5:00pm. Comments on the consultation document are invited from anyone who has an interest in the technology, the clinical area, or both. All documents relating to…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2022
AMR TaskforceAMR Taskforce Archive

AMR Mission 2022 – Communications Toolkit

Please find below a selection of documents to help support the upcoming Inward AMR Mission to the UK 2022 event between 16-20 May 2022. Inward AMR Innovation Mission to the UK 2022 - Communications Toolkit Inward AMR Innovation Mission to the UK 2022 - Leaflet Inward AMR Innovation Mission to the UK 2022 - LinkedIn Tile Inward AMR Innovation Mission…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2022
HighlightsHighlights Archive

Media Monitoring: 2nd April – 9th April

PCR style test for breast cancer unveiled in UK and Europe MammaTyper detects mRNA levels in four key breast cancer biomarkers in a way which is faster and less expensive than current methods Test results can be obtained within hours and due to the kit’s ability to work on many different PCR instruments, testing can be done locally at greater…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2022
HighlightsHighlights Archive

MPs denounce the lack of progress by NHS England on early cancer diagnoses

The Government’s Health and Social Care Committee have issued a warning that NHS England is not making near-enough sufficient progress on detecting early stage cancers in the population. The Committee cited issues from staffing shortages, and post-pandemic delays for the delayed screening targets. 54% of cases are diagnosed at stages one and two, and the aim is to diagnose 75%…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2022
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