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BIVDA unveils working viewer of the draft 2026 Statutory Instrument and its impact on the UK Medical Devices Regulations Membership NewsMembership News ArchiveRegulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

BIVDA unveils working viewer of the draft 2026 Statutory Instrument and its impact on the UK Medical Devices Regulations

BIVDA is delighted to share a new resource with our members: a working viewer of the draft 2026 Statutory Instrument and its impact on the UK Medical Devices Regulations. This tool links each change in the SI directly to the regulation it amends, enabling our members to read the consolidated text and clearly trace the provenance of every edit back…
Ben Kemp
June 8, 2026
Political Round-Up: NHS Modernisation Bill and New Health Ministers Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Political Round-Up: NHS Modernisation Bill and New Health Ministers

It will likely not have escaped members' notice that the last few weeks have been frenzied for health policy watchers in Westminster. Two days in succession, starting with the King's Speech - which included the announcement of the NHS Modernisation Bill - and the resignation of Health Secretary Wes Streeting 24 hours later, have given us much to ponder. Mr…
Ben Kemp
May 26, 2026
Read Beth’s article on Value-Based Procurement article in Pathology in Practice Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Read Beth’s article on Value-Based Procurement article in Pathology in Practice

BIVDA Director of Market Access and Operations Beth Loudon examines value-based procurement (VBP) in the latest edition of Pathology in Practice. In the article, Beth provides an introduction to VBP for practitioners working in NHS pathology services, explores common challenges and discusses practical steps that would make VBP workable. Members can log in to Pathology in Practice here to read…
Ben Kemp
May 26, 2026
Amendment to law to help remove misleading self-tests from shelves Membership NewsMembership News ArchiveRegulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

Amendment to law to help remove misleading self-tests from shelves

Amendments to the Devices Law on “Misleading or Unsubstantiated Claims” have been enacted by the MHRA following a lengthy investigation by the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Birmingham Diagnostic team. The amendment will remove tests from the market that mislead users regarding intended use, safety, or performance; when supporting evidence is inadequate or when it fails to inform of significant risk,…
Ben Kemp
May 26, 2026
Join BIVDA President Angela Douglas at Path360 in July Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Join BIVDA President Angela Douglas at Path360 in July

Our partners Convenzis are hosting Path360 2026: The NHS Pathology Strategy Conference South, taking place on 7 July 2026 at Prospero House, London and would like to invite members to participate. The agenda is now fully confirmed and includes a session from BIVDA President Angela Douglas. Members will also hear from and network with NHS pathology leaders, laboratory teams, healthcare scientists…
Ben Kemp
May 26, 2026
Join industry roundtable and tour of Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), London Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Join industry roundtable and tour of Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), London

Oncology innovators are invited to join industry roundtable and tour of Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), London. Developing new treatments, tools and systems to fight cancer increasingly depends on access to advanced scientific infrastructure, clinical expertise, patient datasets, specialist laboratory services, and translational research capabilities. ​The London Cancer Hub, in partnership with the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), The Royal…
Ben Kemp
May 26, 2026
NIHR Innovation Catalyst Webinar – 3rd June Membership NewsMembership News Archive

NIHR Innovation Catalyst Webinar – 3rd June

Are you a member developing a disruptive health technology, diagnostic, or therapeutic? Then you may be interested in the NIHR Innovation Catalyst, designed to generate and accelerate a pipeline of game-changing innovations for the NHS and wider health and social care system. Register for our launch webinar on 3rd June fr0m 11am - 12:30pm to learn how your organisation can…
Ben Kemp
May 26, 2026
Tariffs removed from medical device exports as UK signs FTA with Gulf states Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Tariffs removed from medical device exports as UK signs FTA with Gulf states

The UK became the first G7 country to secure a trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) last week. The announcement reflects the UK’s solidarity and long-term cooperation with its Gulf partners – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE. This will remove an estimated £580m in duties a year, based on current UK exports to the GCC,…
Ben Kemp
May 22, 2026
Grow your business through the PHTA in Birmingham Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Grow your business through the PHTA in Birmingham

The Precision Health Technologies Accelerator (PHTA) at the University of Birmingham is a leading life sciences hub designed to accelerate healthcare innovation. It brings together industry, clinicians, and researchers within a collaborative ecosystem to develop and commercialise new diagnostics, therapies, and medical technologies. PHTA offers state-of-the-art laboratory and office facilities, alongside business support, access to clinical expertise, and advanced prototyping…
Ben Kemp
May 22, 2026