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NHS waiting list drops to 26-month low

New figures have shown that NHS waiting lists have dropped by nearly 30,000 in May to 7.36 million – the lowest total since March 2023 – with 60.9% waiting 18 weeks or less for planned care (the highest proportion since July 2022). It was also the busiest May ever for the number of tests and checks, with 2.5 million (2,465,184)…
Ben Kemp
July 16, 2025
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Join MedTech Europe’s SME Task Force

MedTech Europe (MTE) has launched an initiative to support SMEs in medical technologies sector at a European level, and would like to invite BIVDA members to join free of charge (even if you are not a member of MedTech Europe). Why has MedTech Europe launched an initiative for SMEs? To ensure that the needs of SMEs are served well at…
Ben Kemp
July 16, 2025
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Sponge on a string test pilot rolled out in pharmacies

NHS England has announced the rollout of a 'sponge on a string' test in high street pharmacies. Aimed at those experiencing persistent heartburn or acid reflux, this two-year pilot hopes to prevent cases of oesophageal cancer. This rapid test takes just ten minutes and, once processed in a lab, can detect pre-cancerous changes in the oesophageal lining, known as Barrett's…
Ben Kemp
July 16, 2025
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Media Monitoring: 3rd – 9th July

  Charity relaunches with fresh approach to tackle AMR crisis A national charity dedicated to supporting patients impacted by resistant infections has relaunched with a new name and new approach to tackling the growing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis. AMR Action UK, formerly known as Antibiotic Research UK, has rebranded – placing a stronger emphasis on strengthening the ability of patients…
Ben Kemp
July 9, 2025
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Mobile units testing Hepatitis C in prevalent areas

Mobile clinics are being deployed to screen for hepatitis C in regions where the infection is considered particularly widespread. Hepatitis C is treatable if detected early, but if left unchecked, it can lead to serious complications such as liver damage and cancer. These mobile services will provide blood testing and liver scanning across areas including northern Lincolnshire, East Yorkshire, and…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025
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Patient safety report calls for greater use of technology in the NHS

Dr Penny Dash has this week delivered the findings of extensive review into patient safety across the health and care landscape in England. The bodies examined included the Care Quality Commission and Healthwatch England. Dr Dash concluded that despite the numbers of nurses and doctors increasing by over a third since 2013, outcomes have not improved commensurately. Nor has life…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025
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Tens of millions of nanoneedles could replace painful cancer biopsies

Scientists at King’s College London have developed a patch containing tens of millions of microscopic nanoneedles that could replace traditional biopsies. This painless, non-invasive technology offers an alternative for millions of patients undergoing biopsies to diagnose or monitor diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. Traditional biopsies, while common, are invasive, painful, and limited in how often they can be used, especially…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025
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Media Monitoring: 26th June – 2nd July

  New DSIT Permanent Secretary appointed Emran Mian has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, replacing Sarah Munby Emran is currently Director General for Digital Technologies and Telecoms at DSIT, where he is responsible for programmes to make the UK one of the best places in the world to undertake AI…
Ben Kemp
July 1, 2025
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UK researchers to create synthetic human genomes

A team of UK-based scientists are developing technology to create the first synthetic human chromosome. The ability to write large genomes has the potential to transform our understanding of human health, opening opportunities to develop cell therapies, climate-resistant crops and more. The Wellcome Trust is providing £10 million funding to the new Synthetic Human Genome Project (SynHG) to develop the foundational…
Ben Kemp
July 1, 2025
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MHRA publishes 2025 Business Plan

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published its Business Plan for 2025/26, reaffirming its commitment to keeping patients safe and enabling access to high quality and effective medical products through innovation across the UK. The plan appears forward-looking, acknowledging their purpose as an engine of economic growth and the need to be bold and ambitious in the…
Ben Kemp
July 1, 2025
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