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BIVDA to speak about sustainability at CAFA – the Climate Actions of Associations

BIVDA are members of CAFA, which is the Climate Action for Associations. They bring associations together to tackle the global climate emergency faster. Sarah Joy Newton, as the BIVDA sustainability programme lead, has been asked to present at the next member meetup as a Spotlight speaker about the work we are doing at BIVDA supporting our membership in their sustainability…
Dawn
May 19, 2023
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BIVDA attend APPG for Life Sciences

Doris-Ann and Ben attended the AGM of the APPG for Life Sciences in Parliament this week. Seven MPs were present at the event which examined access to innovation in the NHS. Chair Daniel Zeichner MP was joined by Parliamentary colleagues, including Maggie Throup MP, Chris Green MP, Steve McCabe MP and Father of the House, Sir Peter Bottomley MP. There…
Dawn
May 19, 2023
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Doris-Ann co-signs letter in The Telegraph raising AMR pharmacy concerns to the PM

A letter by leading scientists, which featured in The Telegraph this week, warning the Government of the potential implications of their new ‘pharmacy first’ policy on AMR has been co-signed by BIVDA Chief Executive, Doris-Ann Williams. The letter begins by welcoming the changes to community pharmacies which allow pharmacists to prescribe medicines for common illnesses, however, warns that unless the…
Dawn
May 19, 2023
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BIVDA launches new genomics whitepaper

Hot off the heels of our COVID-19 report, BIVDA have now released a new genomics whitepaper – marking our second report launch in as many weeks. The genomics whitepaper titled, ‘Leveraging advanced diagnostics to realise the UK's potential in genomics: A new whitepaper’, examines the UK genomics landscape, with a focus on patient access to genomic testing. The independent report,…
Dawn
May 19, 2023
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The Plastic Packaging Tax (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Views are welcomed on these draft regulations which amend how a business claims a Plastic Packaging Tax credit in certain circumstances. The regulations will require businesses to separately claim a tax credit for tax arising in the same accounting period from tax credits where the tax arose in a previous accounting period. Businesses are already instructed in guidance which has…
Dawn
May 12, 2023
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NICE: Hundreds of diabetic children to avoid finger-prick testing through two technologies

For the first time new guidance from NICE recommends the use of real-time continuous glucose monitoring (rtCGM) or intermittently scanned glucose monitoring (isCGM) devices for some children living with type 2 diabetes who are currently using finger prick testing and insulin therapy. NICE’s committee was told that children being offered the technology would be subjected to the ‘burdensome’, ‘tiring’, and…
Dawn
May 12, 2023
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Major new investment in life sciences infrastructure boosts much-needed lab space

Wellcome has announced major investment in phase one of Cambridgeshire development which will deliver new lab space and unlock future development across 315-acre campus expansion site. The Wellcome Genome Campus at Hinxton, Cambridgeshire will undergo a major expansion that will secure its status as a world-leading hub for genomics and biodata. Investment for the expansion’s first phase has been approved…
Dawn
May 12, 2023
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Media Monitoring: 6 May – 12 May

  WHO declares end to COVID global health emergency The World Health Organisation has declared that COVID is now no longer a global health emergency. The infectious disease has held this ‘highest threat’ designation since January 2020. Officials urged countries to learn lessons from the pandemic to help with preparedness for future pandemics. Blood test for sleepy drivers could pave…
Dawn
May 12, 2023
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