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Natalie Creaney

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Health and social care leadership to be massively reformed to improve patient care

The comprehensive independent report – authored by General Sir Gordon Messenger and Dame Linda Pollard – has been welcomed by the Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid who has pledged to accept all seven of their recommendations. The report team met with thousands of NHS workers from across the country from a variety of different roles to understand how…
Natalie Creaney
June 10, 2022
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Diagnostics and the New NHS

How should diagnostics companies respond to new NHS systems and policies? As the challenges facing the NHS come under greater focus, we invite you to join us for a deep dive into diagnostics in the post-COVID NHS. In this FREE 60-minute live event, trusted thought-leader and innovator in the field of medicines management, Shailen Rao (Managing Director of Soar Beyond), takes a look at…
Natalie Creaney
June 9, 2022
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BIVDA attends the Global Genomics Conference 2022

On 25 May, Ashleigh attended the Global Genomics Conference hosted by Public Policy Projects. This event brings together a variety of stakeholders within the genomics space to deliver discussions around they key topics facing the space. The day was opened with a panel discussion on diversity within genomics, both in the workspace of and in the genomics samples and studies…
Natalie Creaney
May 27, 2022
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Media Monitoring: 21st – 28th May

Imperial partners with laboratory in DR Congo for Rapid Polio detection Late detection of poliovirus transmission is one of the greatest risks to polio eradication. Imperial developed a method for rapid detection of polio Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the team developed a method for the direct detection of poliovirus in stool samples and environmental surveillance samples…
Natalie Creaney
May 27, 2022
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Amanda Doyle appointed new NHSE national director for primary care and community services

Amanda Doyle has been appointed the new NHSE national director for primary care and community services, leaving her role as NHSE north-west regional director which she has occupied since last summer. She succeeds Ian Dodge, who has been in post for eight years. Amanda will work alongside NHSE COO David Sloman and, according to NHS CEO Amanda Pritchard, will be…
Natalie Creaney
May 27, 2022
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Simple saliva test could be a game-changer for diagnosing breast cancer in under-50s

The simple saliva test can identify almost half of women who will get breast cancer in the next decade, thus potentially saving the lives of thousands of people under-50. Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid has hailed the research as ‘promising’. It is viewed as particularly important in identifying women who have a high genetic risk of developing breast…
Natalie Creaney
May 27, 2022
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Large scale trial of a ‘revolutionary’ early-stage cancer blood test begins

A ‘revolutionary’ blood test that could detect more than 50 types of cancer before symptoms appear is to be trialled by thousands of Greater Manchester residents. The potentially lifesaving Galleri test checks for the earliest signs of cancer in the blood and the NHS-Galleri trial, the first of its kind, aims to recruit 140,000 volunteers nationally, to see how well…
Natalie Creaney
May 27, 2022
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‘Digital’ surveys launched by NHS Transformation Directorate to aid interoperability and standards approaches

Two new surveys have been launched by NHS Transformation Directorate examining the current state of interoperability, integration, data accessibility and standards, and how they can be improved in future. Recent feedback from the Digital Working Party suggests that these are pressing issues for member companies. There appears to be significant frustration regarding interoperability in the NHS, particularly the different systems…
Natalie Creaney
May 27, 2022
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BIVDA attend Parliamentary Reception in support of innovation in MedTech

BIVDA attended the MedTech Innovation Parliamentary Reception on the evening of 25 May. Parliament’s Churchill Room was filled with illuminating chatter throughout the evening as organisations, experts and policymakers all sought to learn more about exciting developments in the MedTech sphere and how innovation can be supported. Among many others, we were delighted to see Baroness Masham of Ilton, Chris…
Natalie Creaney
May 27, 2022
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Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative Recycled Fund launched

Formerly known as the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative (AMSCI), this recycled funding is available to SMEs within the manufacturing supply chain, including suppliers and innovators, who are seeking investment to increase their growth potential and support job creation. The key features are as follows: Loan investment available from £500,000. Funding will be linked to job deliverables. Eligible projects and…
Natalie Creaney
May 27, 2022
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