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Join the ARREST-AMR Veterinary Sector Focus Group — Help Shape the Future of AMR Diagnostics

Antimicrobial resistance threatens health across the human, animal, plant and environmental sectors. Diagnostics are essential to prevent infections, guide appropriate treatment and reduce unnecessary antimicrobial use. Significant gaps remain. As part of ARREST AMR's efforts to identify diagnostic needs across all One Health sectors, they invite you to participate in their Veterinary Sector Focus Group to help define the most…
Ben Kemp
March 4, 2026
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For suppliers: NHS modern slavery regulations and guidance event, 10th March

Taking place on 10 March 2026 1:00pm – 2:00pm. You can register here. Background The National Health Service (Procurement, Slavery and Human Trafficking) Regulations 2025 have been signed into law and will come into force on 17th May 2026. They require in-scope organisations to risk assess procurements for goods and service for the NHS and take reasonable steps to address and where possible…
Ben Kemp
March 4, 2026
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Health Minister Ashley Dalton resigns to focus on cancer treatment

Ashley Dalton MP, Minister for Public Health and Prevention, has resigned from her role to undergo oral chemotherapy. The MP for West Lancashire was diagnosed for a second time with breast cancer prior to her appointment in February 2025. Longstanding Labour MP Sharon Hodgson, who first entered Parliament in 2005, has been named as Ms Dalton's successor. We would like…
Ben Kemp
March 3, 2026
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DBT: UK Pavilion at BIO International Convention 2026 – register now

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is calling for expressions of interest from UK companies and organisations to exhibit with us on the UK pavilion at BIO International Convention in San Diego this June. From 22-25 June, top decision-makers from up to 80 countries will be in San Diego to attend this key biopharma event. With approximately 20,000 delegates from around…
Ben Kemp
March 3, 2026
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University of Birmingham online course: Evaluating Medical Tests (EMT): How to assess whether a biomarker or diagnostic test is fit for purpose?

The Evaluating Medical Tests is a 3-day online course designed for researchers seeking to apply robust methods in diagnostic test evaluation. Learn how to evaluate test variability, test accuracy and clinical impact. Explore the role of tests in screening, monitoring and diagnosis and gain insights into study designs and patient pathways. This course includes sessions where key content, theory and…
Ben Kemp
March 3, 2026
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Helping BIVDA members monitor air quality

Advancing IVD with Environmental Insight and Control From research laboratories to manufacturing suites and quality-controlled storage, in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) depend on stable, well-understood environments. Key parameters such as airborne particles, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon dioxide, temperature, humidity, and pressure can all influence product performance, reproducibility, and yield. As diagnostic technologies progress and regulatory expectations grow, so does the need…
Ben Kemp
March 3, 2026
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NICE releases guidance on rare diseases

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a quality standard on rare diseases, which sets out clear expectations for improving the diagnosis, management and treatment of rare conditions across England and Wales. The quality standard outlines eight priority areas for improvement, seen below: Referral for investigation and treatment Undiagnosed conditions Information provision Shared decision making Named healthcare…
Ben Kemp
March 3, 2026
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Launch of British Chambers of Commerce Trade Accelerator: Singapore Life Sciences – webinar and roundtable

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has launched a Singapore Life Sciences Trade Accelerator, set to help up to 30 SMEs across the life sciences sector enter the South-East Asian market. Singapore has been selected for this pilot scheme as it comprises 40% of UK–Southeast Asia trade. The end-to-end delivery support offered by the Trade Accelerator will include: Targeted export bootcamps and investor-readiness…
Ben Kemp
March 3, 2026
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NICE’s standard cost-effectiveness threshold set to increase

NICE's standard cost-effectiveness threshold used in their technology appraisals (TAs) set to increase. DHSC has stated its intention to increase the threshold from £20,000 to £30,000, to £25,000 to £35,000, and is expected to be implemented from April 2026 (subject to parliamentary approval, DHSC processes and associated timelines). DHSC has indicated that the threshold used for highly specialised technologies will…
Ben Kemp
March 2, 2026
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DHSC release Value-Based Procurement Industry readiness survey

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has released its industry readiness survey for Value Based Procurement (VBP). The survey has been developed with input from industry, and the information collected will help DHSC assess organisational attitudes towards VBP and guide the Department’s plans for its implementation. Value Based Procurement is an innovative procurement approach that focuses on how…
Ben Kemp
March 2, 2026
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