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Sustainability Hub Member Tour

It is nearly a year since we launched the Member Sustainability Hub on our website. It has been welcomed as a useful and valuable resource by those who have been using it so far. This is an invitation for members to join your Sustainability Programme Lead; Sarah Joy Newton on Tuesday 2nd May 10.30-11am for a Sustainability Hub Tour to: - explore what resources…
Natalie Creaney
April 20, 2023
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Industry rep needed for NICE Technologies Committee – apply today!

  A fantastic opportunity has emerged for an industry representative to join the NICE Technologies Committee – the deadline is 5pm on Monday 15 May 2023. The Technologies Committee is an independent advisory committee which supplies technology appraisal recommendations to NICE. They are currently seeking the following new members: device industry representative NHS consultant psychiatrist public health specialist. The time…
Natalie Creaney
April 20, 2023
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30 Years On – Stephen Lawrence Day

Stephen Lawrence Day is a yearly celebration of Stephen's life and legacy that began in 2019 and is observed on the anniversary of his death. The Stephen Lawrence Foundation founded by his mother Baroness Doreen Lawrence ‘exists to inspire a more equitable, inclusive society and to foster opportunities for marginalised young people in the UK’ with support from the local…
Natalie Creaney
April 20, 2023
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New Invention for Innovation grant call from NIHR launched

The Invention for Innovation (i4i) Product Development Awards (PDA) is seeking applications for a funding call aimed at the research and development of medical devices, in vitro diagnostics, and high-impact patient-focused digital health technologies for ultimate NHS use. This is a great opportunity for BIVDA members looking to secure grant funding on the NIHR platform, with no upper limit on…
Natalie Creaney
April 14, 2023
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Life Science Access Academy – March webinars for BIVDA members

Thanks to our partnership with the Life Science Access Academy, BIVDA members have access to free webinars each month, covering many engaging topics. This month, we have access to three exclusive webinars which can be seen below: Immunology NHS Update with John Chater Rare Diseases NHS Update Health Economy Insight with Scott McKenzie - March Edition If you would like…
Natalie Creaney
April 14, 2023
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The Hewitt Review: Briefing

The Hewitt Review, led by former Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt, which examined the autonomy and accountability of ICSs produced was released last week. The review was tasked with producing recommendations in three areas: How to empower local leaders to focus on improving outcomes for their populations, giving them greater control while making them more accountable for performance and spending The…
Natalie Creaney
April 14, 2023
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The Border Target Operating Model: Draft for Feedback

The Government, with the support of the Scottish and Welsh Governments, has published the new draft Border Target Operating Model (TOM) which can be found here. The draft Border Target Operating Model proposes a new approach to security controls (applying to all imports), and sanitary and phytosanitary controls (applying to imports of live animals, animal products, plants and plants products) at the…
Natalie Creaney
April 14, 2023
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TOPRA training discount for BIVDA members

TOPRA, The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs, host a variety of training in the regulatory space that may be beneficial to BIVDA members. To encourage continued development of regulatory knowledge, we are partnering with TOPRA to offer a discount for BIVDA member organisations. A number of courses are planned this year, with a number involving BIVDA engagement: Regulation of…
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April 6, 2023
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NICE recommends BIVDA member Genedrive’s test

BIVDA is delighted that Genedrive’s genetic test has been officially recommended for use in NICE’s final guidance. The assessment of the test was carried out carried out through NICE’s Early Value Assessment pilot project, which aims to enable earlier access to digital products, medical devices and diagnostics that address national unmet needs in health and social care. We hope to see many more…
Natalie Creaney
April 6, 2023