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Ben Kemp

Be part of the UK-India Diagnostics Cohort 2026 this October Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Be part of the UK-India Diagnostics Cohort 2026 this October

Be one of up to 10 companies to join an exclusive diagnostics mission to India in October 2026. Supported by the Department for Business and Trade and Health Innovation Yorkshire and Humber, companies have the opportunity to explore one of the most important healthcare markets across a 5-day visit. From AI-enabled diagnostics to point-of-care testing, medical devices and population health…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
MHRA publishes draft Pre-Market Statutory Instrument and seeks views via survey Membership NewsMembership News ArchiveRegulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

MHRA publishes draft Pre-Market Statutory Instrument and seeks views via survey

BIVDA broadly welcomes the publication of the draft Pre-Market Statutory Instrument on the WTO website by the MHRA. This draft SI provides an important indication of the future direction of the UK Medical Devices Regulations and demonstrates continued progress towards greater international harmonisation. We recognise the significant effort that has gone into reaching this stage and welcome the collaborative and…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
Helen participates in parliamentary panel and roundtable on AI and innovation Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Helen participates in parliamentary panel and roundtable on AI and innovation

Last week, BIVDA Chief Executive Helen Dent participated in a panel and roundtable in Parliament focusing on accelerating the adoption of innovation and AI in the life sciences sector. Hosted by Curia, UKAI, and UK Healthcare and Life Sciences Innovation (UKHLSI), Helen spoke alongside the likes of host, Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner, and Professor Gillian Leng, underlining the need for…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
Helen presents at RCPath Industry Leaders’ Forum Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Helen presents at RCPath Industry Leaders’ Forum

BIVDA Chief Executive Helen Dent recently spoke at the Royal College of Pathologist's Industry Leaders’ Forum. She delivered her presentation alongside now former Health Innovation Minister Zubir Ahmed MP and Dr Rhydian Phillips, Director of Diagnostics and Transport at NHS England. Helen’s presentation explored the impact of the Life Sciences Sector Plan on both the health system and industry, with…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
BIVDA responds to the Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England Membership NewsMembership News Archive

BIVDA responds to the Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England

The renewed Women's Health Strategy for England was released by the Department of Health earlier this month setting out how the government intends to improve women's health and healthcare over the next 10 years. This strategic document has been much anticipated with standout points on easier access to care and reducing waiting times, support for more access to address unmet…
Ben Kemp
April 29, 2026
BIVDA Bid Writing Masterclass webinar on 5th May – register now Membership NewsMembership News ArchiveProcurement Working PartyProcurement Working Party Archive

BIVDA Bid Writing Masterclass webinar on 5th May – register now

Tuesday 5th May, 2pm - 3pm Led by Sarah Joy Newton, Director of Amethyst Connect, this session will focus on the some of the key changes in NHS tenders over recent years and what members need to be aware of in preparation for bidding in 2026. The mandatory requirements for suppliers and the additional supporting scoring questions in NHSSC tenders…
Ben Kemp
April 29, 2026
Helen attends Biosecurity Security Frontiers and Innovation Forum Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Helen attends Biosecurity Security Frontiers and Innovation Forum

Helen attended Biosecurity Security Frontiers and Innovation Forum which examined the acute prospective biosecurity risks facing the UK and how innovations can mitigate these issues. The event, attended by Health Innovation Minister Zubir Ahmed MP, focused on three challenges: Biodetection and Biosurveillance; AI and Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Vaccines; and PPE. Given the inevitability of future pandemics, a current unstable global…
Ben Kemp
April 28, 2026
Media Monitoring: 16th – 29th April HighlightsHighlights Archive

Media Monitoring: 16th – 29th April

British Business Bank has agreed to make £100m cornerstone commitment to Apposite Healthcare Growth I, the Bank’s largest fund commitment to date The British Business Bank has agreed to make a £100 million commitment to Apposite Healthcare Growth I, a fund investing to support the growth of health technology companies, primarily in the UK. This will be the British Business…
Ben Kemp
April 28, 2026
National AI Commission: Ask Me Anything – 20th May Membership NewsMembership News Archive

National AI Commission: Ask Me Anything – 20th May

The MHRA are hosting a live Ask Me Anything on Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 9:30am – 10:30am on how artificial intelligence (AI) is being regulated in healthcare. This is your opportunity to hear directly from the National AI Commission and ask questions about what this means for you. Register now and submit your questions in advance. This helps the…
Ben Kemp
April 28, 2026