CLSI have published Guidance POCT16 | Emergency and Disaster Point-of-Care Testing. It is US focused, but may be useful.
Ben KempSeptember 12, 2025
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2025 These Regulations bring into force section 124 of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18) (“the 2025 Act”). These are the second commencement regulations made under the Act. Data retention by internet services – death of a child.
Ben KempSeptember 12, 2025
Private investment could revitalise NHS infrastructure A new report from the NHS Confederation has called for the adoption of international public-private partnership models to inject much-needed capital into the NHS and modernise its crumbling infrastructure. £22 million to advance health innovation and horizon scanning Newcastle University has secured a further £22 million from the National Institute for Health and Care Research to continue…
Ben KempSeptember 10, 2025
Fresh from the summer recess the Prime Minister was hoping that 'Phase 2' of his Government would usher in a period of stability and prosperity which would kick-start Labour's ascension in the polls. However, Angela Rayner's resignation gravely rocked Mr Starmer's best intentions. After months of speculation, the Prime Minister swerved his preference for a rumoured gentle reshuffle, using the…
Ben KempSeptember 9, 2025
BIVDA will be at the IBMS Conference 2025 all week at stand R8 — so make sure to come to visit us! Head of Membership Engagement Kaye Walton will staff the stand every day alongside a fellow member of the BIVDA secretariat. President Angela Douglas will also be in attendance all week. In keeping with tradition, our stand is in…
Ben KempSeptember 9, 2025
A new campaign will soon launch across Spain and Germany to showcase the benefits of partnering with UK researchers, businesses and academics through Horizon Europe, the world’s largest research collaboration programme. Worth over £82 billion and running until 2027, Horizon Europe provides access to funding and international networks to tackle global challenges — from healthcare breakthroughs to advancing artificial intelligence.…
Ben KempSeptember 9, 2025
Sign-up to POCT Innovators' (Tony Cambridge) latest event 'The Power to Disrupt Through Diagnostics' at the National Army Museum, London on Monday 15th December 2025 here. 🎟️ Tickets: NHS/Public Sector/Academia: Free* Commercial: £149 early bird booking before 3rd October, rising to £249 plus VAT From 3rd October Agenda at a Glance The Ten-Year Health Plan: System Leadership and the Role of Diagnostics…
Ben KempSeptember 9, 2025
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is conducting an important research project that will help them to better understand the views and experiences of their audiences, informing the future development of NICE. The results of the following survey will be presented to NICE's Board, and those sharing their views will play an important part in shaping their…
Ben KempSeptember 9, 2025
This is your last chance to register for the 2025 Standardisation of Genome Amplification Techniques and Serology (SoGATS) Workshop to be held on 24 - 26 September 2025, at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Science Campus in Hertfordshire, UK. You can also join the workshop online. The workshop programme can be found here and includes talks from…
Ben KempSeptember 9, 2025