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Webinar – RADIANT-CERSI: Orienting, Upskilling and Supporting SaMD/AIaMD Innovators in Their Regulatory Pathways

Taking place on Thursday 5th March between 4pm - 5pm, BIVDA will host a webinar with RADIANT-CERSI, the UK’s Centre of Excellence for Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI) in Transformative Digital Health and AI. The webinar will outline: What is RADIANT-CERSI Their work undertaken to date Emerging approaches aimed at orienting, upskilling and supporting innovators in navigating regulatory requirements with…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2026
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CADDA Optics & Photonics for Healthcare Diagnostics – 10th March

The Centre for Advanced Diagnostics Development and Application (CADDA) is pleased to share the full programme for their upcoming Optics & Photonics for Healthcare Diagnostics Workshop, taking place on 10th March 2026 at the University of Kent, Canterbury. This is a packed, one-day programme featuring leading clinicians, academics, and industry experts working at the forefront of optical imaging, sensing, and…
Ben Kemp
February 17, 2026
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NICE launches National Healthtech Access Programme

NICE has promised that people across England and Wales are set to receive faster, fairer access to innovative HealthTech under the new National HealthTech Access Programme (NHAP). The new National Healthtech Access Programme (previously called the Rules Based Pathway) is a collaborative approach between NICE, the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, MHRA and the Office for Life…
Ben Kemp
February 17, 2026
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UKDI Themed Competition – Conflict wounds: from biology to battlefield solutions

UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition called Conflict wounds: from biology to battlefield solutions. This UKDI competition is run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Ministry of Defence (MOD) Defence Medical Services (DMS) and seeks to remedy two identified problem areas: the current lack of effective models available in which to study wound aetiology and…
Ben Kemp
February 17, 2026
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How the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) can help members

The Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) is a real-world, UK government, research service supporting retrospective and prospective public health and clinical studies (www.cprd.com). Working with GP practices and healthcare bodies across the UK, they provide anonymised healthcare data and research services that are used to improve health care delivery and inform clinical guidance. This resource is open to industry and…
Ben Kemp
February 17, 2026
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MedTech Commercial Strategy Supplier Survey – closes 6th March

NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), and NHS Supply Chain are jointly developing a MedTech Commercial Strategy. This reflects a shared recognition that the current MedTech commercial environment is fragmented and challenging for both NHS buyers and for industry and suppliers to navigate. They invite you to share your current MedTech procurement experiences and suggestions via…
Ben Kemp
February 17, 2026
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MHRA consultation on proposals to indefinitely recognise CE marked medical devices in GB

The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain (GB), aimed at protecting patient access and ensuring the continued supply of safe and effective medical technologies. Around 90% of medical devices currently used in Great Britain are CE marked, and the MHRA believes the proposals for indefinite recognition would ensure consistent long-term supply to…
Ben Kemp
February 17, 2026