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NHS launches new ‘Help Us to Help You’ access to medical advice campaign ahead of winter months

The NHS is launching a new information campaign ahead of winter to assist the public in accessing medical advice as quick as possible. People in need of advice from the NHS are encouraged to go to NHS 111’s online service if they have urgent, but not life-threatening, medical issues. Patients should continue to come forward for care and are still…
Ben Kemp
November 2, 2021
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A round-up of the first week at the COP26 summit in Glasgow

Expectations of action-plans made by world leaders at the COP26 summit remain high after the first week draws to a close. Please find below a round-up of summit events and commitments to combat climate change so far: India sets out major climate commitments India is the third largest emitter of carbon dioxide after the United States and China. Significantly, its…
Ben Kemp
November 2, 2021
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Procurement Working Party – Credentialling Update

As we have previously stated, BIVDA and Intellicentrics have been working on creating a framework for collaboration to benefit members which is an important step in delivering a better information about credentialing which will allow us to work together to ensure that it is relevant and proportionate to our sector. Intellicentrics took an action to work with us to develop…
Ben Kemp
October 29, 2021
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Covid-19 Desktop Validation – BIVDA/ABHI Joint Webinar

The legislation The Medical Devices (Coronavirus Test Device Approvals) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 came into effect on 1 September 2021 with the deadline for submissions by suppliers being the 31 August 2021. Tests would have needed to be approved by 31 October 2021 or withdrawn from the market. On the 20 October, suppliers were written to and informed that due to…
Ben Kemp
October 29, 2021
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Covid-19 Desktop Validation – BIVDA/ABHI Joint Webinar

The legislation The Medical Devices (Coronavirus Test Device Approvals) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 came into effect on 1 September 2021 with the deadline for submissions by suppliers being the 31 August 2021. Tests would have needed to be approved by 31 October 2021 or withdrawn from the market. On the 20 October, suppliers were written to and informed that due to…
Ben Kemp
October 29, 2021
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Air travel rules allow for use of Lateral Flow Tests

The COVID-19 testing policy for air travel has been updated to allow for fully vaccinated passengers and most under-18s to utilise lateral flow tests on or before day 2 of arriving in England. The policy change took effect from October 24 and is an effort to make testing easier and more affordable to passengers. The tests must be purchased from…
Ben Kemp
October 29, 2021
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