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UK joins Horizon Europe under a new bespoke deal

After years of negotiations, the UK has at last sealed reassociation to Horizon Europe after agreeing a bespoke deal with the EU. From Thursday 7 September, UK researchers can apply for grants and bid to take part in projects under the Horizon programme, with certainty that the UK will be participating as a fully associated member for the remaining life…
Ben Kemp
September 8, 2023
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Media Monitoring: 26th August – 1st September

Labour would resolve dangers of ‘outdated’ NHS equipment – Wes Streeting Thousands of patients across England have been injured by faulty medical equipment in A&E departments in the past five years, Labour has said. They intend the tackle the problem through bulk buying of equipment and cutting unnecessary red tape. Labour has estimated that almost 7,000 incidents could have been…
Dawn
September 1, 2023
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Three new UK Approved Bodies to certify medical devices announced by the MHRA

TÜV SÜD, Intertek, and TÜV Rheinland UK join the four current UK Approved Bodies, almost doubling current capacity for the certification of medical devices in the UK. TÜV SÜD and Intertek have been designated as UK Approved Bodies to assess and certify general medical devices in accordance with Part II of the UK Medical Devices Regulations 2002. TÜV Rheinland UK has…
Dawn
September 1, 2023
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NICE testing guidance update will likely ensure 100,000 fewer colonoscopies annually

According to NICE, people with signs or symptoms of colorectal cancer should be offered a home test with quantitative faecal immunochemical tests (FIT) from 1 of 2 technologies (HM-JACKarc or OC-Sensor). This could lead to faster diagnosis, with fewer people referred to secondary care for an unnecessary colonoscopy. People who require follow up investigation can then be prioritised for referral…
Dawn
September 1, 2023
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Media Monitoring: 19 – 25 August

More investment needed to ensure ICS success, health leaders say A new report has found underinvestment is hampering the progress of ICSs. Staff pressures, financial constraints, issues in the social care sector – alongside the continued disruption from industrial action – were identified as the main barriers to success by ICS leaders. The health leaders polled were, however, supportive of…
Ben Kemp
August 25, 2023
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Novel blood test may predict diseases in diabetics

A novel blood test may revolutionise early diagnosis of some diseases among diabetics. The breakthrough test can detect four biomarkers which are indicative of future heart and kidney issues among people with diabetes. A study has also discovered that taking a drug called canagliflozin lowers the level of those four biomarkers compared to those who took a placebo. Doctors regularly…
Ben Kemp
August 25, 2023
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NHS launches trials to integrate wireless technology in healthcare

New trials launched by the NHS are aiming to understand how wireless technology can further benefit the health service, notably how efficiency of existing digital infrastructure and connectivity can be impacted. Funding can be sought via the Connectivity Hub for projects which seek to improve digital technology. Applications are to run from this summer and will then be reviewed across…
Ben Kemp
August 25, 2023
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Media Monitoring: 12 – 18 August

Scaling innovation within healthcare systems: practical considerations This guide comes in response to member feedback on challenges to innovation in the NHS. It provides practical pointers for innovators and system decision-makers on how to successfully adopt and scale proven innovations. The guide has been endorsed by the AHSN Network. This guide is based on extensive research and interviews with NHS…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2023
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Government pledges £210 million to tackle AMR

State of the art laboratories, cutting-edge disease surveillance systems, and a bigger global workforce to tackle deadly antimicrobial resistance (AMR) will be backed by up to £210 million of funding, the Government has announced. The funding - from the government’s UK aid budget - will support the Fleming Fund’s activities to tackle AMR in countries across Asia and Africa over the next 3…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2023
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Two thirds of cancer targets dropped in England

The number of targets, which have routinely been missed, have been cut from nine to three in a move some experts claim will help improve early diagnosis. It is claimed this is due to the simplification of outdated standards, while other disagree, such as the charity Radiotherapy UK. NHS leaders are said to be very keen on the move, which…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2023
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