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NHS faces 6,000 staffing shortage for community diagnostic centres

The Government’s plans to establish a minimum of 100 community diagnostic centres (CDCs) across the country face major difficulties as medical leaders have warned that they lack the 6,000 staff necessary to run them. Health Minister Edward Argar has previously confirmed that CDCs will require an extra 3,500 radiographers, 2,000 radiologists and 500 senior nurses in order to operate. This…
Ben Kemp
February 25, 2022
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BIVDA composes article for Rare Disease Day 2022 taking place on Monday 28 February

Rare Disease Day is taking place on Monday 28 February 2022 and is an important opportunity to support people living with rare or undiagnosed conditions, and to take stock of the UK’s progress in facilitating better diagnostic approaches, charity funding and legislation to improve outcomes. On Rare Disease Day, 106 countries worldwide host more than 600 events to draw attention…
Ben Kemp
February 25, 2022
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Government plans to scrap free COVID tests imminently

It is expected that next week ministers will announce plans to phase out free COVID tests. The “living with COVID strategy”, to be released on Monday, will reportedly signal the end of free COVID testing and the tracing system. However, it is not known whether these plans will apply solely to England or the UK entirely. The plan, which is…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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Moderna in talks to open new UK site

A report in the FT has revealed that Moderna are discussing opening a manufacturing facility in the UK. This follows a meeting between Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid and Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel in Boston last week. It is believed that the site will be adaptable, so as to be at the forefront of the battle against any…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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IVD Media Monitoring: 11-18 February

New national cervical screening campaign launches - as nearly 1 in 3 don’t take up screening offer The new Help Us Help You – Cervical Screening Saves Lives campaign urges women and those who may be eligible not to ignore their cervical screening invite, and if they missed their last one, to book an appointment with their GP practice or…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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Introduction to the Infection Management Coalition White Paper

The Covid-19 pandemic has made people more conscious of their personal health than ever before and has created awareness of the devastating impact that infections can have. Indeed, those living with supressed immune systems may have already been far more aware of the fatal risks posed by infection. We have all now witnessed how our individual actions can impact the…
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February 11, 2022
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Media Monitoring: 4/2 – 11/2

US research director appointed first chief executive of Advanced Research and Invention Agency Dr Peter Highnam to head up the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) as its first CEO Backed by £800 million, it will empower exceptional scientists to focus on high-risk projects at the frontier of discovery and innovation that could transform people’s lives for the better, maintaining…
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February 11, 2022
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£10 million in funding announced for innovative cancer diagnostic approaches

Nearly £10 million in funding is to be provided to eight new projects in cancer diagnostic innovation. These projects cover blood tests, artificial intelligence, mobile phone technologies, diagnostic software and are set to transform cancer diagnoses into the future. All of these projects are being fast-tracked into the NHS in order to maximise the efficient diagnosis of cancers in UK…
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February 11, 2022
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