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Ben Kemp

The Better Business Act – for a cleaner, greener, fairer future for all Membership NewsMembership News ArchiveSustainability ProgrammeSustainability Programme Archive

The Better Business Act – for a cleaner, greener, fairer future for all

Britain’s business leaders are being urged to ask the government to amend Section 172 of the Companies Act to ensure businesses, whatever their size, takes ownership of its social and environmental impact and are legally responsible for benefiting workers, customers, communities and the environment while delivering profit. The objective is to amended Section 172 of the Companies Act to reflect…
Ben Kemp
April 14, 2022
National Social Value Conference 2022 and Social Value Awards – 27th and 28th April 2022 Membership NewsMembership News ArchiveSustainability ProgrammeSustainability Programme Archive

National Social Value Conference 2022 and Social Value Awards – 27th and 28th April 2022

  National Social Value Conference 2022 and Social Value Awards – 27th and 28th April 2022 The Social Value Portal are hosting their National Conference next week. There is a varied and interesting agenda over the two days. Day one: Networking Day at the Church House Westminster venue in London, live streamed sessions online for those that can’t be there in-person.…
Ben Kemp
April 14, 2022
New MedTech Strategy in development Membership NewsMembership News Archive

New MedTech Strategy in development

The Department of Health and Social Care is working on a new MedTech Strategy. The Diagnostics Strategy was presented to members at the Annual General Meeting in March, and the Medtech Strategy to the MedTech Trade Association forum in April. The aim of these strategies is to ensure the healthcare system has access to safe, effective, innovative and ground-breaking medical…
Ben Kemp
April 14, 2022
OHID Consultation – Vitamin D: call for evidence 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
Global Genomics Conference announced for 23 May 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
NICE Consultation – GID-MT566 Faecal microbiota transplant for recurrent C-Difficile 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
MHRA request for possible repercussions of UKCA Regulations Membership NewsMembership News Archive

MHRA request for possible repercussions of UKCA Regulations

Doris-Ann, Ashleigh and the Chairs of the Regulatory Affairs Working Party met with the senior leadership of MHRA on 1 April. The aim of the meeting was to discuss the ongoing changes affecting the IVD industry, such as the changes to the structure of MHRA and the upcoming UKCA Regulations. MHRA provided reassurance that they are trying to move as…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2022