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Media Monitoring: 18th-25th February

New blood tests aim to transform diabetes care A ground-breaking new approach to diabetes treatment is set to be trialled in Tayside following a £2.8m award from the Scottish Government Chief Scientists Office The ‘intelligent Diabetes’ (iDiabetes) project is a joint initiative between NHS Tayside and the University of Dundee, in partnership with the University of Aberdeen and NHS Education…
Ben Kemp
February 25, 2022
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Additional blood test in heart attack patients could detect higher risk of death

The National Heart and Lung Institute has said that an extra blood test performed on suspected heart-attack patients could determine if they are at a higher risk of dying in the next three years. The diagnostic tool would search for the C-reactive protein (CRP), helps detect inflammation and is already in use in clinical settings for detection of other diseases.…
Ben Kemp
February 25, 2022
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NHS faces 6,000 staffing shortage for community diagnostic centres

The Government’s plans to establish a minimum of 100 community diagnostic centres (CDCs) across the country face major difficulties as medical leaders have warned that they lack the 6,000 staff necessary to run them. Health Minister Edward Argar has previously confirmed that CDCs will require an extra 3,500 radiographers, 2,000 radiologists and 500 senior nurses in order to operate. This…
Ben Kemp
February 25, 2022
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BIVDA composes article for Rare Disease Day 2022 taking place on Monday 28 February

Rare Disease Day is taking place on Monday 28 February 2022 and is an important opportunity to support people living with rare or undiagnosed conditions, and to take stock of the UK’s progress in facilitating better diagnostic approaches, charity funding and legislation to improve outcomes. On Rare Disease Day, 106 countries worldwide host more than 600 events to draw attention…
Ben Kemp
February 25, 2022
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External Affairs Activity Update

Meeting with new Director of the Office for Life Sciences, Roz Campion. Doris-Ann had a one to one with Roz Campion this week. Roz took over as the Director of OLS from Kristen McCleod at the end of last year. Doris-Ann introduced the BIVDA membership and was interested to hear Roz’s thoughts on the programme for the OLS. Roz explained…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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Credentialling Update

For members who find themselves needing to sign up with Intellicentrics Sec3ure, this is a reminder that there is an exclusive discount for BIVDA members of 10% per registration. We have agreed with Intellicentrics, who have worked with hospitals on the sector’s behalf, that BIVDA members who sign up for “LABS” with the Intellicentrics system will only be asked for…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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UK permitted to enter second phase of CPTPP trade bloc negotiations

Joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership trade bloc is one step closer as the UK moves into the second phase of accession talks In the early hours of this morning, it was confirmed that the UK can move into the second phase of negotiations to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a free trade area worth £8.4…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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Consultation on the interpretation and application of PPN 06/21

NHS England’s position on what to ask suppliers for is under consideration and the wording that was in the survey previously didn’t reflect this and has been updated. They are seeking supplier feedback on Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This consultation is open to suppliers to respond to by the 28 February 2022 at 5pm. This week we welcomed Alexandra Hammond,…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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Environmental and Social Sustainability Programme Lead appointed at BIVDA!

BIVDA is delighted to announce that we have contracted Sarah Joy Newton from Amethyst Connect to join our team who will be dedicated to supporting members in Sustainability and Social Value. During 2022, we expect to see the launch of NHS England and Improvement’s Evergreen Supplier Framework, and the adoption of PPN 06/20 where all NHS tenders need to include…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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