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Media Monitoring: 13 – 19 February

At-home test could play key role in type-1 diabetes screening A new home test to diagnose type-1 diabetes (T1D) is being investigated in a major UK study led by researchers at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Oxford Biomedical Research Centre and NDM's Centre for Human Genetics. The study will invite 90 children and young people across…
Ben Kemp
February 19, 2025
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NHS rolls out HIV opt-out testing to 30 more A&Es

Under a new expansion plan, 30 more A&Es will start testing for the infectious disease in hospital emergency departments (ED) via the revolutionary NHS Blood Borne Virus Opt-out Testing programme (BBV). Under the programme, people visiting an ED are offered a discreet test which screens for the HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C viruses when full bloods are taken. If…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2025
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Health Secretary confirms AMR remains government priority

In an exchange between Shadow Health Minister Dr Caroline Johnson and Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Mr Streeting reiterated the Government's commitment to tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Dr Johnson noted the high number of antimicrobial-resistant infections in the UK and the growing risks derived from the war in Ukraine. She asked whether the Government had a plan to tackle AMR in…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2025
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New NHS England Chair set to be named

Dr Penny Dash has been named as the Government’s preferred candidate for the next chair of NHS England. She is set to replace current chair, Richard Meddings, in April. Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has invited the Health and Social Care Committee to hold a pre-appointment scrutiny hearing with Dr Dash. Dr Dash is…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2025
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Media Monitoring: 6 – 12 February

  Prime Minister makes landmark move for National HIV Testing Week In support of National HIV Testing Week, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has become the first serving British Prime Minister and G7 leader to publicly take a rapid HIV home test. The event, held at No. 10 Downing Street, was aimed at raising awareness about the availability of free…
Ben Kemp
February 12, 2025
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New Health Minister appointed

MP for West Lancashire Ashley Dalton has been appointed as a health minister following the departure of Andrew Gwynne MP. Ms Dalton's brief covers public health and prevention, including responsibility for AMR, and is therefore greatly important to BIVDA's work. Ms Dalton has served as a parliamentary private secretary to Wes Streeting since the general election last July. Before entering…
Ben Kemp
February 11, 2025
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NHS mandate and operational planning guidance and priorities 25/26 published

In a busy week for NHS policy, the government’s have published their mandate for the health service, and operational planning guidance and priorities for the coming twelve months. NHS Mandate Announcing the mandate, Health Secretary Wes Streeting doubled-down on his assertion that the health service was broken, not beaten. Mr Streeting reiterated that extra money was not the solution, stating…
Ben Kemp
February 4, 2025
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Chancellor makes growth speech at BIVDA member facility

Last week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a significant speech yesterday, outlining her vision for driving growth in the UK economy at BIVDA member Siemens Healthineers' facility in Eynsham. This is a strong endorsement of the life sciences industry, which the Chancellor rightly hailed as world-leading in her address, and has been identified by the government as a key growth sector.…
Ben Kemp
February 4, 2025
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UKHSA launches new metagenomic surveillance for health security

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has lauched a world-first metagenomics initiative to aid in the rapid detection of infectious diseases that could threaten the UK. The metagenomics Surveillance Collaboration and Analysis Programme (mSCAPE), which has been in development over the last year, is piloting the use of metagenomic data for public health surveillance and pathogen analysis. The programme is…
Ben Kemp
February 4, 2025
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