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NICE releases guidance on rare diseases

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a quality standard on rare diseases, which sets out clear expectations for improving the diagnosis, management and treatment of rare conditions across England and Wales. The quality standard outlines eight priority areas for improvement, seen below: Referral for investigation and treatment Undiagnosed conditions Information provision Shared decision making Named healthcare…
Ben Kemp
March 3, 2026
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Launch of British Chambers of Commerce Trade Accelerator: Singapore Life Sciences – webinar and roundtable

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has launched a Singapore Life Sciences Trade Accelerator, set to help up to 30 SMEs across the life sciences sector enter the South-East Asian market. Singapore has been selected for this pilot scheme as it comprises 40% of UK–Southeast Asia trade. The end-to-end delivery support offered by the Trade Accelerator will include: Targeted export bootcamps and investor-readiness…
Ben Kemp
March 3, 2026
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NICE’s standard cost-effectiveness threshold set to increase

NICE's standard cost-effectiveness threshold used in their technology appraisals (TAs) set to increase. DHSC has stated its intention to increase the threshold from £20,000 to £30,000, to £25,000 to £35,000, and is expected to be implemented from April 2026 (subject to parliamentary approval, DHSC processes and associated timelines). DHSC has indicated that the threshold used for highly specialised technologies will…
Ben Kemp
March 2, 2026
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DHSC release Value-Based Procurement Industry readiness survey

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has released its industry readiness survey for Value Based Procurement (VBP). The survey has been developed with input from industry, and the information collected will help DHSC assess organisational attitudes towards VBP and guide the Department’s plans for its implementation. Value Based Procurement is an innovative procurement approach that focuses on how…
Ben Kemp
March 2, 2026
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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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