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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
HighlightsHighlights Archive

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
Membership NewsMembership News Archive

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
European AffairsEuropean Affairs Archive

European Affairs News & Policy Updates – 19 November

New £1trn post-Brexit export strategy set out A new export target of £1 trillion has been announced by the UK Government as part of the Prime Minster’s plan to overhaul Britain’s post-Brexit export strategy. It is hoped that the figure will be reached by 2030, although previous Conservative Governments have failed to reach this level by 2020. International Trade Week…
Ben Kemp
November 18, 2021
Export Working PartyExport Working Party Archive

Dept for International Trade holds its inaugural ‘International Trade Week 2021’

International Trade Week 2021 has been running this week, from the 15 to 19 November. This has been launched by the Department for International Trade to help businesses learn more about selling globally and connect with trade industry experts Whether your business currently sells goods or services internationally, or is yet to start, whether you are a small business new…
Ben Kemp
November 16, 2021
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Nearly £250 million in funding for modernising NHS diagnostics announced

The Government has announced a funding injection of nearly £250 million pounds into the modernisation of diagnostic technology in the NHS. The overall goal of the investment is to support the NHS’s ongoing push to drive down care backlog figures, and ensure that diagnostic screenings are at the necessary level to detect undiagnosed diseases within the UK population. The improved…
Ben Kemp
November 12, 2021
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All four UK nations’ health systems pledge to reach Carbon Net Zero

All four UK health services have now pledged to achieve net zero carbon emissions, the Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid has announced. This commitment comes as 47 other countries have agreed similar ambitions across the world as part of the COP26 Science and Innovation Day. The list of countries are pledging “landmark commitments to develop climate resilient, sustainable…
Ben Kemp
November 12, 2021
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