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Health Network North seeks an interested partner for the development of a PSA self-testing device

Health Network North (an AHSN NENC and Innovation Super Network partnership), has announced the launch of a new unmet need call, in partnership with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust and the Northern Cancer Alliance. The search is to find a partner to help with the development of a device, allowing patients to…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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Government plans to scrap free COVID tests imminently

It is expected that next week ministers will announce plans to phase out free COVID tests. The “living with COVID strategy”, to be released on Monday, will reportedly signal the end of free COVID testing and the tracing system. However, it is not known whether these plans will apply solely to England or the UK entirely. The plan, which is…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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Moderna in talks to open new UK site

A report in the FT has revealed that Moderna are discussing opening a manufacturing facility in the UK. This follows a meeting between Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid and Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel in Boston last week. It is believed that the site will be adaptable, so as to be at the forefront of the battle against any…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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IVD Media Monitoring: 11-18 February

New national cervical screening campaign launches - as nearly 1 in 3 don’t take up screening offer The new Help Us Help You – Cervical Screening Saves Lives campaign urges women and those who may be eligible not to ignore their cervical screening invite, and if they missed their last one, to book an appointment with their GP practice or…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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DHSC Consultation – Healthcare regulation: deciding when statutory regulation is appropriate

The Department of Health and Social Care have published a consultation on when statutory regulation should be required for healthcare professions. This consultation is as of a result of a previous consultation which committed to reviewing the current situation around regulated and unregulated healthcare professionals. This consultation seeks views on: • the proposed criteria to make decisions on which professions…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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Inaugural ‘Infection 360 Conference’ to take place in Birmingham in September

Please find below details on the inaugural Infection 360 Conference which takes place from 27 - 28 September at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. There will be renowned speakers within infection prevention discussing technology and its part in combatting new and existing pathogens.  The programme is designed to appeal to all those working within infection prevention and control and public health…
Ben Kemp
February 17, 2022
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EU publishes IVDR transitional period extensions into law

The amending regulation which extends the transitional provisions of the IVD Regulation has become EU law and comes into force from today. This is immediately applicable in all member states, and will allow for further preparation time for companies depending on device classification. Regulation (EU) 2022/112 extends the IVDR transitional periods, allowing most devices with their EC Declaration of Conformity…
Ben Kemp
January 28, 2022
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