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BIVDA attends joint APPG event on the Rare Disease Framework

On Tuesday, BIVDA attended a joint event organised by the All Party Parliamentary Groups for Life Sciences, and for Rare, Genetic and Undiagnosed Conditions. The central topic of the event was the implementation of the 'UK Rare Diseases Framework' and the adjustment of this legislation in relation to patient needs and greater understanding of rare diseases. While the population of…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2021
External Affairs Working PartyExternal Affairs Working Party Archive

External Affairs WP Minutes -22 November 2021

The BIVDA External Affairs Working Party held its latest meeting on Monday 22 November. The group were joined by Matthew Newman, Deputy Director of the Accelerated Access Collaborative. There were also updates on the COP26 summit, MHRA & UKHSA consultations, and Doris-Ann meeting with the new Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Innovation Lord Kamall. You can find the minutes from today’s…
Ben Kemp
December 3, 2021
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BIVDA marks World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021

Yesterday marked the start of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November 2021). BIVDA, as well as having an AMR working party, also is part of the AMR Diagnostic Programme Board (with BIVDA represented by Doris-Ann) and on the Longitude Prize Panel (again represented by Doris-Ann). We are also members of the AMR Industry Alliance which is a global initiative run…
Ben Kemp
November 19, 2021
Genomics Working PartyGenomics Working Party Archive

Westminster Health Forum Event on UK Rare Disease Research & Diagnosis

This conference will discuss the next steps for rare diseases policy in the UK, looking at priorities going forward for the Rare Diseases Framework, the role of genomics in improving diagnosis and care, and the future for research, treatment access, and system preparedness. Taking place following the publication of the Rare Diseases Framework earlier this year, delegates will discuss the…
Ben Kemp
November 18, 2021
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Government reported to be planning COVID-19 exit strategy

The Guardian has reported that a ‘COVID exit strategy’ is being drawn up by the UK Government that could take effect from April. These reports are unconfirmed by the Government, but leaked documents from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have been obtained by the newspaper that show plans of winding down the official government-backed testing system and tracing operations.…
Ben Kemp
November 18, 2021
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Border controls for importing products from the EU into GB from 1 January 2022

The Medical Devices and Clinical Consumables Contingency Planning Group at the Department for Health and Social Care have provided the summary information below. This is regarding border controls for importing products from the EU into GB from 1 January 2022. Key Changes from 1 January 2022 From 1 January 2022, full customs declarations for imports will be required and the…
Ben Kemp
November 18, 2021
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