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Former Health Minister joins BIVDA for webinar examining what the NHS 10-Year Plan means for diagnostics

In the immediate aftermath of the NHS 10-Year Plan's release, BIVDA held a webinar reaching 114 attendees from our membership, government and the NHS, featuring BIVDA Ambassador and former Health Minister Maggie Throup, President of Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) Dr Bernie Croal, and BIVDA's Chief Executive Helen Dent and Head of Policy and Programmes Paul Fisher. The aim of…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025
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The NHS 10-Year Plan: BIVDA Response

A year after coming to power, the Government released their plan for NHS reform last week. Following on from the stark findings of Lord Darzi’s review, the plan is ambitious, systemic, and radical. But will it be enough to fundamentally reshape the NHS to meet the requirements of a 21st century health system while retaining its unique approach and heritage? With…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025
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NHS Ten Year Plan Expected 3rd July

The much-awaited NHS Ten Year Plan is due to be released tomorrow. A flurry of briefings over the weekend have given clues on what to expect, with a focus on staff reform, revised funding models, and the use of digitalisation to speed up delivery. Areas of particular interest to the IVD industry include “innovator passports” designed to speed up adoption…
Ben Kemp
July 2, 2025
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BIVDA feature on UK-India Global Forum expert life sciences panel

IGF London 2025 brought together influential leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore how the recently announced deal between the UK and India can unlock the next decade of collaboration. From digital trade, sustainable finance, frontier tech and regulation for inclusive growth, to ways to implement mutually beneficial programmes. BIVDA took part in discussions in the UK-India Future Frontiers Forum at…
Ben Kemp
June 25, 2025
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A call for arms: Labour’s industrial strategy

In the latest of their key plans, the Government have released their industrial strategy. BIVDA look into the details behind the headlines. As set out previously in our report on the spending review, the not-so-new Government needs desperately to drive economic growth. The three biggest barriers to their re-election are concerns around immigration, NHS performance, and the UK economy. With…
Ben Kemp
June 24, 2025
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Spending Review 2025 – BIVDA analysis

The UK Government's Spending Review 2025, outlined significant investments in health and science, aiming to address longstanding challenges with the UK’s health and wealth.  But what lies below the headlines?  BIVDA’s Director of Policy and Programmes, Paul Fisher, looks deeper. The government is in an invidious position. With a moribund economy and a significant proportion of the population economically inactive…
Ben Kemp
June 24, 2025
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2025 Standardisation of Genome Amplification Techniques and Serology (SoGATS) Workshop – Registration Open!

  Registration for the 2025 Standardisation of Genome Amplification Techniques and Serology (SoGATS) Workshop to be held on 24 - 26 September 2025 is now open. The Workshop will be held at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Science Campus, Blanche Lane, South Mimms, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 3QG, UK. Please note that this will be a hybrid…
Ben Kemp
June 24, 2025
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MDR/IVDR Targeted Evaluation – Final summary report published

  The European Commission has published the Final Summary Report of its Targeted Evaluation of the EU Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulations (MDR/IVDR). Early analysis by MedTech Europe has shown the following: Reforms should prioritise simplification, a risk-based and proportionate approach, and clearer guidance to enhance implementation. There is support for harmonised EU regulations; however, compliance costs remain…
Ben Kemp
June 24, 2025
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