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Government pledges nearly £1bn to boost innovation, growth and improve patient safety

The Government have today announced an £800 million investment into research centres, to be allocated by the NIHR, and will bring together scientists to create an environment where experimental medicine, new diagnostics and patient safety research can thrive. This boost to the country’s research infrastructure will see further investment in scientific expertise which supports access to innovative technology and novel…
Ben Kemp
October 14, 2022
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Media Monitoring: 1st – 7th October

Therese Coffey drops health inequalities white paper The paper, which was due to be launched last spring, has now been dropped It was meant to level the wide health inequality gap between rich and poor and was a key part of Boris Johnson’s attempt to level up health in the UK The move has elicited much criticism, while DHSC maintains…
Ben Kemp
October 7, 2022
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COVID-19 public inquiry begins

On Tuesday, the Chair of the COVID-19 public inquiry Lady Heather Hallet officially launched proceedings, vowing to examine all aspects of the country’s handling of the pandemic and learn whether things could be handled better in future. The hearing began with a minute’s silence for those who died during the pandemic. The inquiry is expected to last for several years,…
Ben Kemp
October 7, 2022
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Conservative Party Conference Round-up

This week’s Tory conference, which featured a speech from Health Secretary Therese Coffey, was not awash with policy announcements, but did reveal interesting indications about the Government’s health strategy. For example, the conference gave new Health Minster Robert Jenrick the opportunity to offer his first substantive comments in post. He was candid about the workforce issues within the NHS and…
Ben Kemp
October 7, 2022
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Media Monitoring: 24th – 30th September

The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022 The retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill is part of the Government’s commitment to put the UK statute book on a more sustainable footing Retained EU Law is a category of domestic law created at the end of the transition period and consists of EU-derived legislation that was preserved in…
Natalie Creaney
September 30, 2022
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The MHRA add first post-Brexit UK Approved Body to certify medical devices

The MHRA have increased their capacity to process conformity assessments for medical devices with the addition of DEKRA Certification Ltd to their existing three UK approved bodies. This will ensure that safe and effective devices can reach the public faster. DEKRA has become the first organisation to complete the new designation process that any potential organisation must now go through…
Natalie Creaney
September 30, 2022
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Labour Conference Roundup

Health and business were firmly at the forefront of the agenda at this year’s Labour Conference. With their poll leads increasing rapidly, this event was an opportunity for Labour bigwigs to set out their stall ahead of the next election. Keir Starmer’s centrist approach, a marked change from his predecessor, will be welcomed gladly by businesses as the Labour leader…
Natalie Creaney
September 30, 2022
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AHSN Funding Newsletter – Opportunities

This month’s AHSN Funding Newsletter provides details about several funding opportunities which may be of interest to members. Among them are the Women in Innovation Awards 2022/23 which includes a £50,000 grant as well as business support. This award is targeted at women with exciting, innovative ideas who will inspire others and ends on 19 October 2022. The Biomedical Catalyst…
Natalie Creaney
September 23, 2022
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Media Monitoring: 17th – 23rd September

WHO launches guide to safely unlock benefits of the life sciences WHO issued the Global guidance framework for the responsible use of the life sciences Framework calls on leaders and other stakeholders to mitigate biorisks and safely govern dual-use research, which has a clear benefit but can be misused to harm humans, other animals, agriculture and the environment. This is the…
Natalie Creaney
September 23, 2022
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