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Media Monitoring: 16th – 21st October

Genetic sequencing key to predicting kidney cancer severity Swedish researchers have found four genes in kidney cancer cells which could predict the chances of the tumour spreading and patients’ likely survival rates This is crucial as outcomes are dramatically less positive if the cancer spreads, particularly to the spine (as is common with kidney cancer) Patients genetically more likely to…
Natalie Creaney
October 21, 2022
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Media Monitoring: 8th – 15th October

The NHS Monthly Diagnostics data for August 2022 (can be found here)  The total number of patients waiting six weeks or more from referral for one of the 15 key diagnostic tests at the end of August 2022 was 461,400. This was 30.5% of the total number of patients waiting at the end of the month Nationally, the operational standard…
Ben Kemp
October 14, 2022
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Milestone reached as CDCs deliver 2 million extra scans, tests and checks

Community diagnostic centres (CDCs) have delivered more than 2 million vital tests, checks and scans for patients, with a further 10 centres now approved, the Health and Social Care Secretary has announced. The one-stop shops, backed by £2.3 billion in government funding, offer a range of services in the heart of communities, making tests more accessible for patients. Based in…
Ben Kemp
October 14, 2022
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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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