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Cancer care: review of upper GI cancer quality performance indicators – consultation

The Scottish Government welcome your views on the draft revised upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancer quality performance indicator (QPI) engagement document. Please refer to this document (bottom of page) for full details of each QPI. Please provide comments whether they be on all individual quality performance indicators or only those relevant to you. In particular they are looking for comments on: the…
Natalie Creaney
January 20, 2023
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Media Monitoring: 14th – 20th January

A young girl’s legacy: pioneering blood test can help treat rare childhood cancer A charity Alice’s Arc, set up in memory of a child who passed away from cancer, has seen remarkable results from a pilot study of a blood test that it funded The simple blood test could soon be used to determine the severity of rhabdomyosarcoma, the best…
Natalie Creaney
January 20, 2023
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UK Science Minister outlines Government’s ‘global science strategy’

George Freeman, the Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, outlined the Government’s ‘global science strategy’ in a speech to the Onward think tank. In a familiar refrain, Mr Freeman detailed what it means to be a ‘science superpower’ but also spoke about how this is complemented by the UK being an ‘innovation nation’. Mr Freeman once again spoke…
Natalie Creaney
January 20, 2023
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NHSSC Pathology Tender Released

The Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Managed Service tender was released this week by NHSSC and is due to be submitted by 16th March 2023 3pm. They are hosting a webinar on Tuesday 24th January 3-4pm Which will cover: A brief future vision for the NHS Supply Chain Pathology framework An Overview of the eProcurement portal Tender…
Natalie Creaney
January 20, 2023
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Regulatory Affairs Manager Ashleigh to present at ‘IVD School’

BIVDA’s Regulatory Affairs Manager, Ashleigh Batchen, will be a keynote speaker at ‘The IVD School’, which will run from 28-30th March. The training course, part of the MedTech Series, will navigate through the entire in vitro diagnostic lifecycle in 3 days of sessions: from introductions to all stakeholders in the in vitro diagnostic ecosystem, regulatory pathways for diagnostic approval and…
Natalie Creaney
January 20, 2023
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NIHR Community Healthcare MIC Workshops

The NIHR Community Healthcare MIC are hosting two important workshops, which will take place in February and March. Members must complete a submission of interest form – which will be accessible below – to attend the workshops. The full blurbs are available here: Diagnostics for Early Cancer Detection Early detection of cancers is an NHS and CRUK priority and an…
Natalie Creaney
January 20, 2023
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The Innovate UK Global Business Innovation Program in the Netherlands: Medtech and Diagnostics

The Innovate UK Global Business Innovation Program (GBIP) in the Netherlands is currently accepting applications. This gives UK SMEs the opportunity to visit the life science companies in the Netherlands and tap into complementary knowledge, skills, facilities, and build understanding, insight, collaborations, partnerships and networks to enable your business to grow and scale globally. There is a preparation phase, 5-day…
Natalie Creaney
January 20, 2023
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Made in Britain, Sold to the World Awards 2023 now open – apply now!

Entries for the Department for International Trade’s inaugural Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards are now open! The new awards programme will recognise and celebrate the global trading success of SMEs from across the UK. There are seven categories for this year’s awards, which are split by sector, including digital and manufacturing. Each category will be judged by a panel…
Natalie Creaney
January 20, 2023