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Register for CPI’s Innovation in MedTech and Diagnostics Conference 2025: Connecting the Ecosystem

BIVDA members CPI are holding their two-day MedTech and Diagnostics Conference 2025: Connecting the Ecosystem on Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 09:00. The conference will explore the future of diagnostics and healthcare delivery in the UK, spotlighting the nation’s strengths in NHS clinical excellence, innovative R&D, and advanced wound care. The agenda features keynote presentations on the next decade of…
Ben Kemp
July 22, 2025
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DHSC’s Design for Life Industry Survey on Remanufacture of Class I Single-Use Medical Devices

DHSC has published its Design for Life Industry Survey exploring remanufacture of Class I medical devices for members to provide feedback. To recap the context, the survey is being conducted by the Design for Life programme at DHSC to explore the opportunities and implications of remanufactured single-use Class I medical devices for the GB market. The Design for Life Roadmap highlighted remanufacture…
Ben Kemp
July 22, 2025
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Health Service Journal recognises the need for reform in Pathology Managed Services Procurement

On Friday, HSJ published an article which highlighted the challenges with procurement in Managed Services for Pathology and signposted to the Call for Evidence that has been launched with DHSC. The article headlines with the extent of legal challenge in pathology procurements and goes on to lay out the impact this has on costs of the service and ultimately the…
Ben Kemp
July 16, 2025
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Centre for Advanced Diagnostics Development and Application (CADDA) Knowledge Transfer Voucher (CKTV) Funding Events

Up to £50,000 is available for collaborative projects that advance diagnostics development and application. CADDA will hold three Café events to support the current live funding call. These events offer a relaxed opportunity to: Learn more about the funding call and what we’re looking for: - Ask questions about the call - Connect and network with fellow members - Meet potential partners…
Ben Kemp
July 16, 2025
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A year on from Labour’s landslide victory: What’s the diagnosis?

Last Friday marked the Labour government's first birthday. Twelve months after securing a near Blair-sized majority, few could have predicted that this celebration would ultimately be so muted. Despite genuine achievements such as arresting the rise in waiting lists and delivering a small but significant reduction, the Labour Party in the summer of 2025 finds itself beset by poor poll…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025
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BIVDA and MHRA feature in webinar on global examination of IVDs in clinical genomic testing

BIVDA and the MHRA recently featured a webinar which provided a global overview of IVDs in clinical genomic testing, a recording of which can be found here. BIVDA were represented by our president and genomics expert Angela Douglas. With regulatory landscapes evolving across the UK, EU, and USA, staying informed is essential for compliance and market success. The webinar covered…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025
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Reminder: Men’s Health Strategy

A reminder that the Men's Health Strategy consultation ends at 11:59pm on 17 July 2025. The government acknowledges that men face unique challenges throughout their lives, being disproportionately affected by health conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. While life expectancy data shows that men in England live on average four years less than women and suicide continues…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025
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MHRA Airlock round 2 open until 14 July

A reminder for members that applications for the second round of the MHRA AI Airlock programme close on 14 July 2025. The first round saw four breakthrough AI technologies, including software that could help doctors create personalised cancer treatment plans, and a tool to help hospitals, AI developers, and regulators monitor AI performance in real time, tested in a regulatory…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025