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Presentation to be held next Thursday on the Chinese IVD industry & its future developments Export Working PartyExport Working Party Archive

Presentation to be held next Thursday on the Chinese IVD industry & its future developments

The China Association of In Vitro Diagnostics (CAIVD) will be presenting an 'Overview of the Chinese IVD Industry & its future developments' to BIVDA members next Thursday 16 December at 9.30AM. The presentation is primarily aimed at members of BIVDA's Export Working Party, however any member is welcome to attend. Carolyn Eychenne, CAIVD International Liaison Officer & CACLP Business Development…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2021
BIVDA supports women in STEM through the ‘COVID Unsung Heroes Awards’ Membership NewsMembership News Archive

BIVDA supports women in STEM through the ‘COVID Unsung Heroes Awards’

The 'COVID Unsung Heroes Awards' is an initiative being led to spotlight the extraordinary contribution made by women in the STEM space during the COVID-19 pandemic. BIVDA is delighted to support this excellent opportunity to recognise the efforts of women during these unprecedented times who strove to help improve lives and health outcomes. There are several award categories for these…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2021
Last of the 42 Integrated Care Systems names it Chief Executive HighlightsHighlights Archive

Last of the 42 Integrated Care Systems names it Chief Executive

All 42 integrated care systems (ICSs) have now appointed a chief executive, or declared that they have failed to name one. Recruitment processes for the ICSs began in Autumn 2021 and were run by NHS England. The last ICS to publicise their appointment is the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and West Berkshire ICS. Dr James Kent will act as the chief executive,…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2021
NHS England selects an interim Chief Operating Officer Membership NewsMembership News Archive

NHS England selects an interim Chief Operating Officer

Sir David Sloman has been chosen to become NHS England’s Chief Operating Officer for an interim period after a recruitment process failed to find a substantive appointment. Since the previous COO Amanda Pritchard was promoted to Chief Executive in August, Mark Cubbon has acted as interim COO. Sir David has been in the post of NHS England’s London director, and…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2021
BIVDA supports Stakeholder Group’s call for clarity on UK access to Horizon Europe Membership NewsMembership News Archive

BIVDA supports Stakeholder Group’s call for clarity on UK access to Horizon Europe

The European Stakeholder Group has issued a joint statement calling for clarity on the United Kingdom’s association to Horizon Europe as soon as possible. A formalisation of the UK's involvement and access to the Horizon Europe programme has not yet taken place following the UK's departure from the European Union. Horizon Europe is the EU’s key funding programme for research…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2021
UK-Singapore digital trade deal agreed in principle HighlightsHighlights Archive

UK-Singapore digital trade deal agreed in principle

The United Kingdom has secured an agreement-in-principle with Singapore on a digital trade deal that will “capitalise on the UK’s strengths as the world’s second largest services exporter and leading digital hub”. Through the trade deal, the Government says there will be a reduction in costs, reduced bureaucratic red tape, and that it will pave the way for a “new…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2021
Lord Simon Stevens makes maiden speech on the Health and Care Bill HighlightsHighlights Archive

Lord Simon Stevens makes maiden speech on the Health and Care Bill

The Health and Care Bill had its second reading in the House of Lords on Tuesday, with Lord Simon Stevens calling for substantial amendments to the legislation. Lord Stevens is the former NHS Chief Executive (from 2014 to 2021) and was conferred a Life Peerage this year. His title is now ‘Lord Stevens of Birmingham’, and this week saw his…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2021
NHS suppliers obliged to use e-invoices from next year HighlightsHighlights Archive

NHS suppliers obliged to use e-invoices from next year

National leaders have said that suppliers to NHS commissioners must use electronic invoices from April 2022 onwards. This change is being made in order to lessen the reliance on paper for documents relating to administration, supply chains etc within the NHS. According to the NHS, paper use makes up 3% of NHS supply chain carbon emissions. From the April 2022…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2021
BIVDA attends joint APPG event on the Rare Disease Framework Membership NewsMembership News Archive

BIVDA attends joint APPG event on the Rare Disease Framework

On Tuesday, BIVDA attended a joint event organised by the All Party Parliamentary Groups for Life Sciences, and for Rare, Genetic and Undiagnosed Conditions. The central topic of the event was the implementation of the 'UK Rare Diseases Framework' and the adjustment of this legislation in relation to patient needs and greater understanding of rare diseases. While the population of…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2021
External Affairs WP Minutes -22 November 2021 External Affairs Working PartyExternal Affairs Working Party Archive

External Affairs WP Minutes -22 November 2021

The BIVDA External Affairs Working Party held its latest meeting on Monday 22 November. The group were joined by Matthew Newman, Deputy Director of the Accelerated Access Collaborative. There were also updates on the COP26 summit, MHRA & UKHSA consultations, and Doris-Ann meeting with the new Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Innovation Lord Kamall. You can find the minutes from today’s…
Ben Kemp
December 3, 2021