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Labour’s new SME Plan to tackle late payments to suppliers and increase access to finance

The Government have announced their Small Business Plan, claiming it will address the greatest concerns of SMEs across the country to streamline regulation and facilitate growth. At the centre of the plan are pledges to tackle late payments to suppliers, with the toughest laws in the G7 set to be enacted. This will include stricter maximum payment terms and mandatory…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2025
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MHRA Statement of Policy Intent outlines expedited access to innovative medical devices

The MHRA has responded to the recent NHS 10-Year Plan and Life Sciences Sector Plan by releasing a Statement of Policy Intent designed to speed up NHS access to innovative diagnostics which address unmet clinical needs. The statement sets out the MHRA's initial thinking on an Early Access service which will be developed further over the coming months. Initially, it…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2025
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Paul Fisher writes for the Health Innovation Network on the value of diagnostics

BIVDA's Director of Policy and Programmes Paul Fisher recently wrote a guest blog for the Health Innovation Network on the value of diagnostics. In his blog, he calls for a new, innovative approach to how the value of diagnostics are assessed by health systems. In vitro diagnostics (IVDs) are central to modern, data-driven healthcare. They are responsible for informing over…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2025
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Technological Alternatives to Testing Animals in Research: Member Input

The Government is seeking input on technological alternatives to animal testing in life sciences research. The Government’s Life Sciences Sector Plan discusses ongoing efforts to replace, reduce, and refine the use of animals in research. It also notes a Government commitment to phase out animal testing in partnership with scientists, industry, and civil society, with a strategy for supporting alternative…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2025
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RCPath and Biomerieux webinar: Diagnostics as a cornerstone of the UK National Action Plan for AMR

The Royal College of Pathologists, in partnership with BIVDA member Biomerieux, are hosting a webinar on 11th September at 12:30 titled 'Diagnostics as a cornerstone of the UK National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). In this webinar, Amelia Worley, Policy Lead for AMR, Sepsis and IPC in the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), will give an overview of…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2025
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BIVDA welcome EarSwitch as new members!

We are thrilled to welcome EarSwitch as new BIVDA members! EarSwitch Ltd is developing improved accuracy and racially inclusive medical monitoring for physiological parameters/'vital signs', to enable existing device manufacturers to improve their products. Their first target is as an alternative to current pulse oximeters, as many have been shown to be inaccurate for people with brown or black skin.…
Ben Kemp
August 4, 2025
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BIVDA welcome 52North as new members!

We are pleased to announce 52North - creators of Neutrocheck® as new BIVDA members! 52North is a medical technology company on a mission to make urgent care pathways safer and more effective. Awarded breakthrough status for its first product Neutrocheck® by the UK Government in 2024, 52North builds in vitro diagnostic and digital solutions to transform patient journeys in urgent care.…
Ben Kemp
July 29, 2025
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BIVDA member spotlight: Hugo Technology

Who we are Hugo Technology, founded in 2001, is a leading Independent Service Organisation (ISO) specialising exclusively in technical services and solutions support for medical and laboratory device/systems Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). We’re not a third-party contractor, we partner directly with OEMs. We currently process more than 35,000 work orders per year. What we do With two state of the…
Ben Kemp
July 29, 2025
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