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Media Monitoring: 4th June – 11th June

Fewer smear tests still safe due to HPV test Cervical screening will now occur every five years (previously every three), but a major study confirms this will not negatively impact cancers spotted 3 million women’s data showed the move to be positive, say experts, thanks to an improved lab test for smear samples which checks for HPV Before the advent…
Natalie Creaney
June 10, 2022
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UK prepared to walk away from Horizon Europe and set up alternative fund

Despite warnings from leading scientists, the Government have stated that they are willing to walk away from Horizon Europe and establish an alternative fund. Discussions about access to Horizon Europe have been ongoing since Brexit, however recent developments surrounding the NI Protocol have soured UK-EU relations, potentially collapsing negotiations entirely. A new Northern Ireland bill, expected to be announced this…
Natalie Creaney
June 10, 2022
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Community Diagnostic Centres hit landmark one million tests and checks

Since their rollout last year, Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) – now over 90 in number – have delivered a million tests and checks which have proved vital in freeing up hospital capacity and clearing the diagnostic backlog. These centres are usually closer to patient’s homes providing greater convenience to patients and reducing their carbon footprint. The NHS has pledged to…
Natalie Creaney
June 10, 2022
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Health and social care leadership to be massively reformed to improve patient care

The comprehensive independent report – authored by General Sir Gordon Messenger and Dame Linda Pollard – has been welcomed by the Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid who has pledged to accept all seven of their recommendations. The report team met with thousands of NHS workers from across the country from a variety of different roles to understand how…
Natalie Creaney
June 10, 2022
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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy sets UKRI’s new budget

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy have this week confirmed UKRI’s detailed three-year budget allocations. The allocations set out how it will invest £25 billion in world-class research and innovation that will deliver benefits for communities across the UK. Please see the below information sent to stakeholders from the UKRI Medical Research Council team: Key points for the…
Ben Kemp
June 1, 2022
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UK-Sweden Life Sciences partnership established

Lord Kamall signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with his Swedish counterpart last week, cementing a cooperative relationship on life sciences between the two nations. The MoU acknowledges an existing bilateral cooperative relationship between the UK and Sweden and pledges to deepen this relationship long-term, with the goal of fulfilling the countries’ respective life sciences strategies. It also recognises the…
Ben Kemp
June 1, 2022
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New Director of Science, Research and Evidence appointed following Dr Louise Wood’s departure

Dr Gail Marzetti has been announced as the new Director of Science, Research and Evidence in the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), occupying the role previously held by Dr Louise Wood. She joined DHSC in March 2020 and is currently Director of Refugees and Head of International Workforce, having previously garnered over 20 years’ experience in the Department…
Ben Kemp
June 1, 2022
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New Procurement rules to boost economic growth and improve SME access proposed

The Procurement Bill, which is currently in the Second Reading stage in the Lords, is expected to become law next year. It promises to provide SMEs will better access to Government contracts and spread economic growth across the UK. The Bill intends to replace the 350 overly complicated, bureaucratic EU-era procurement rules with a much simpler, more flexible system. Costs…
Ben Kemp
June 1, 2022
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Media Monitoring: 21st – 28th May

Imperial partners with laboratory in DR Congo for Rapid Polio detection Late detection of poliovirus transmission is one of the greatest risks to polio eradication. Imperial developed a method for rapid detection of polio Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the team developed a method for the direct detection of poliovirus in stool samples and environmental surveillance samples…
Natalie Creaney
May 27, 2022
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