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Natalie Creaney

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UKMEDLAB 2022 – How can the laboratory profession contribute to Net Zero?

At BIVDA we are committed to the sustainability agenda and believe that collaboration and alignment across all stakeholders is the way that both the NHS and companies can reach their sustainable and environmental objectives. NET ZERO is the balance of the amount of carbon emissions (which is the carbon footprint) produced and the amount absorbed equals zero. This is done…
Natalie Creaney
November 11, 2022
Export Working PartyExport Working Party Archive

International Trade Week Roundup and Other Opportunities

International Trade Week 2022 saw more than 10,000 business sign ups across 116 events, with hundreds of businesses and organisations also posting on social media using #TradeWeek to share their expertise on trade, exporting and investment. Here is a roundup of events and opportunities from DIT: International Trade Week, 31st October – 4th November: Launch of the Made in the…
Natalie Creaney
November 11, 2022
Digital Working PartyDigital Working Party Archive

Innovation Event from The Transformation Directorate

The Transformation Directorate in NHS England will be running the next Innovation Event on Wednesday November 30th 4pm - 6pm for digital innovators and suppliers who work with the NHS to deliver brilliant solutions for patients and staff. This time, as well as the usual virtual webinar we will be hosting an in-person event in central London and you'll also have opportunity to network with…
Natalie Creaney
November 11, 2022
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Media Monitoring: November 5th – 11th

Novel blood test dramatically slashing waiting times in South London A new blood test used by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust can cut the average waiting time for results from around 10 days to just six minutes The test’s speed means clinicians can move data between devices in a timely manner, meaning results can be viewed in real-time…
Natalie Creaney
November 11, 2022
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NHS catching more cancers earlier than ever before

The NHS is diagnosing more patients with cancer at an earlier stage than ever before, according to new analysis. Last year (2021-2022), over 100,000 (100,461) patients were diagnosed with cancer at stages one or two when it is easier to treat – the highest proportion on record. Record numbers of people are getting checked for cancer – almost half a…
Natalie Creaney
November 11, 2022
Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Spotlight on Sustainability – Social Value in Tenders

As part of a new series we are highlighting BIVDA’s Sustainability Hub – a valuable free resource for BIVDA members. The Sustainability Hub has resources and guidance around Social Value and Environmental Sustainability. With a focus on the requirements needed for members to meet the minimum requirements for public procurement tenders. Over the coming weeks in ‘Spotlight on Sustainability’ a different topic or resource…
Natalie Creaney
November 11, 2022
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Reminder: Plastic Packaging Tax

Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) was introduced on 1 April 2022. If you manufacture or import 10 or more tonnes of plastic packaging within a 12 month period you must register for PPT on GOV.UK even if your packaging contains 30% or more recycled plastic. You need to register for PPT if: you expect to manufacture or import 10 or more…
Natalie Creaney
November 11, 2022
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Innovate UK launches programme to help grow SME’s AMR opportunities

Innovate UK have launched a programme which aims to help grow SME’s AMR opportunities, with this phase focused on Germany and Switzerland. Delivered by Innovate UK EDGE, the programme consists of a preparation phase, a five-day innovation visit focussed on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), a post-visit exploitation workshop and support for approximately 12 months from an Innovate UK EDGE Innovation and…
Natalie Creaney
November 11, 2022
Procurement Working PartyProcurement Working Party Archive

Update on Category Management Service Providers – Medical Consumables Categories

As you may know, NHS Supply Chain is currently evolving the design of its Target Operating Model and as part of the procurement process, we are looking to change our service provider model by implementing a new category management service with five distinct categories. We have announced that three of the new category groupings would be directly managed by NHS…
Natalie Creaney
November 10, 2022
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