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Government’s science and technology plans questioned in new Lords report

A new report from the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee, entitled “Science and technology superpower”: more than a slogan?, has called for the Government to provide more clarity regarding their science and technology implementation plans. The Committee has welcomed the Government’s stated ambitions but warns that without concrete detail their slogans risk becoming empty in meaning. Among the…
Natalie Creaney
August 5, 2022
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The Government’s alternative R&D plans if unable to associate with Horizon Europe

The Government regrets that the UK’s association to Horizon Europe has not yet been formalised as a result of disagreements related to the NI Protocol and recognises the huge toll that this has placed on the UK’s research and business community. To mitigate the impact of the uncertainty, the Government developed the Horizon Europe guarantee in November 2021 – which…
Natalie Creaney
August 5, 2022
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NHS to roll out life-changing glucose monitors for all Type 1 diabetes patients

NHS England patients with Type 1 diabetes will now be eligible for life-changing continuous glucose monitors after the health service secured a new cut-price deal. The wearable arm gadget sends information to a mobile app and allows diabetes patients to monitor their glucose levels at any time without having to scan or take a finger prick test. Normally continuous glucose…
Natalie Creaney
August 5, 2022
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Media Monitoring – 23rd July – 30th July

MP report concludes that the NHS is facing its worst ever staffing crisis An MP report has claimed a shortfall in NHS staffing poses an immense threat to patient safety It discovered England is now short of 12,000 hospital doctors and more than 50,000 nurses and midwives – labelling it the worst workforce crisis the NHS has seen The government…
Natalie Creaney
July 29, 2022
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NICE update their pre-eclampsia guidance to improve diagnoses

NICE have released new guidance which recommends the routine use of placental growth factor-based tests (PLGF) to better diagnose pre-eclampsia. This move could lead to better outcomes for thousands of babies and their mothers in the future. Pre-eclampsia affects one out of 10 pregnancies and often leads to serious complications if left untreated. Four PLGF tests have been proffered to…
Natalie Creaney
July 29, 2022
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Media Monitoring: 16th – 23rd July

First ever Women's Health Strategy for England published Details the Government’s 10-year ambitions and the actions we are taking now to improve the health and wellbeing of women and girls in England BIVDA is analysing the policy paper to assess the role of IVDs in the Government’s plan and will release a relevant briefing/news shortly https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/womens-health-strategy-for-england   Transformational Border pilots…
Natalie Creaney
July 22, 2022
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Dr Henrietta Hughes appointed England’s first ever Patient Safety Commissioner

The new Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay has officially appointed Dr Henrietta Hughes OBE as England’s first ever Patient Safety Commissioner. The position is entirely independent and is designed to act as a voice for patients. Dr Hughes’ mission will be to ensure that the safety of medical devices and medicines is strictly maintained and improved. As the…
Natalie Creaney
July 22, 2022
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A Diagnostics Day in the Life: Bruce Daniel

Bruce Daniel, Head of Pathology for NHS England, South West region, explains what a day in his working life is like. 1.What does your work day look like in terms of tasks, meetings, strategy setting? My working day revolves around Teams meetings with the regional diagnostic team, the wider regional teams and Pathology network leads, although it is nice to…
Natalie Creaney
July 22, 2022
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More than 140,000 people participate in NHS-Galleri blood test trial across the UK

The NHS has announced a milestone of over 140,000 people registering to participate in the NHS-Galleri trial of an innovative blood test offering the ability to detect more than 50 types of cancer. Since the trial project launched a year ago, thousands of volunteers have undergone the blood test at over 150 mobile clinic sites across the country. Participants will…
Natalie Creaney
July 22, 2022
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