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DHSC Call for Evidence on Pathology Managed Services – deadline extended to 19th September

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has extended the deadline for its Call for Evidence on Pathology Managed Service Contracts to 19th September 2025, allowing members more time to take advantage of this vital opportunity for our industry to shape the future of pathology procurement in the NHS. Managed service contracts are central to how pathology services operate. The decisions…
Ben Kemp
September 1, 2025
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Reminder: Pathology Managed Service Contracts Call for Evidence closes 5th September

A reminder to all members that the Pathology Managed Service Contracts Call for Evidence closes 5th September. BIVDA has pressed government on this issue for a long time. This, therefore, provides a crucial opportunity to help DHSC with the development of policy guidance in this area. We are encouraged by member engagement so far, following two webinars with Head of…
Ben Kemp
August 20, 2025
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NICE releases consultation on updated HealthTech Programme Manual

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has opened a public consultation inviting feedback from external stakeholders on planned revisions to its HealthTech programme manual. These revisions outline the methodologies that the HealthTech programme will follow when producing guidance. A major change is the introduction of formalised procedures for reviewing technologies already in use within the NHS, referred…
Ben Kemp
August 13, 2025
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Your chance to shape the UK’s connected future in new SEPs consultation

Your chance to shape the UK's connected future in new SEPs consultation The IPO has launched a consultation on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) to boost UK innovation and help businesses navigate the complex world of connected technologies. The consultation, which runs until 7 October 2025, represents a critical step towards creating a more transparent and efficient SEPs ecosystem that works…
Ben Kemp
July 30, 2025
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DHSC’s Design for Life Industry Survey on Remanufacture of Class I Single-Use Medical Devices

DHSC has published its Design for Life Industry Survey exploring remanufacture of Class I medical devices for members to provide feedback. To recap the context, the survey is being conducted by the Design for Life programme at DHSC to explore the opportunities and implications of remanufactured single-use Class I medical devices for the GB market. The Design for Life Roadmap highlighted remanufacture…
Ben Kemp
July 22, 2025
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Reminder: Men’s Health Strategy

A reminder that the Men's Health Strategy consultation ends at 11:59pm on 17 July 2025. The government acknowledges that men face unique challenges throughout their lives, being disproportionately affected by health conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. While life expectancy data shows that men in England live on average four years less than women and suicide continues…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025
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Clinical Trials update – June 2025

UK Health Research Authority are requesting feedback by 10th September on guidance to the new Clinical Trials Regulation. Note that the new regulation applies to medicinal products, however clinical trials involving combination products, or using IVDs are in scope, although you have to hunt through the Guidance and find the reference to: Combined trials of an investigational medicinal product and…
Ben Kemp
July 4, 2025
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Suspected Sepsis – NICE Consultation

A reminder that the NICE consultation for the update of suspected sepsis: recognition, diagnosis and early management (NG51) closes on Friday 18th July 2025 at 5pm. Following stakeholder feedback, they have split the final version of this guideline by population. NG51 will be split into the following sections: •  NEWS2 populations (those aged 16 and over), •  Pregnant or recently pregnant people,…
Ben Kemp
June 30, 2025
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