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NHSE to be disbanded within two years

“I’m bringing management of the NHS back into democratic control, by abolishing the arms-length body NHS England.” says Sir Keir Starmer. After the departure of a number of executives in the last week, including chief executive Amanda Pritchard, it was clear that significant change was coming.  It has also been known for some time that the Health Secretary had reservations…
Paul Fisher
March 13, 2025
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NIHR Respiratory Innovation Workshop

Join NIHR for a workshop bringing together respiratory innovators and leading experts in community healthcare. NIHR are hosting an interactive workshop on Wednesday 9th April at the historic University College Oxford. Perfect for companies developing respiratory devices and digital technologies, attendees will benefit from: – Individual feedback from NHS specialists, researchers, patients & commissioners – Expert guidance on evidence requirements…
Paul Fisher
March 5, 2025
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MHRA remove sunset date for EU legislation.

The MHRA have drafted a Statutory Instrument (SI) amending UK MDR and removing the sunset date for four pieces of assimilated EU legislation. Following their recent consultation, the MHRA have drafted an SI amending UK MDR to remove the sunset date for four pieces of assimilated EU legislation.  This allows the current legislation to operate until such time that MHRA…
Paul Fisher
March 5, 2025
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One month until NIHR’s SurgTech 2025 Conference

SurgTech 2025 aims to follow the MedTech innovation pipeline from clinical need to clinical adoption by the NHS, including keynote talks and interactive sessions from leading experts. This exciting two-day event will bring together clinical academics, allied health professionals, researchers from the engineering and physical sciences, methodologists, public and patients, industry, and experts in market access, medical device regulation and…
Paul Fisher
March 5, 2025
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Teesside University seeks support with tests for Pharmacy Students

Can you help future pharmacists with access to tests?  Teesside University’s Sam Weston explains: "In vitro diagnostics (IVDs) are revolutionising the field of pharmacy by enabling early disease detection, personalized medicine, and precise healthcare interventions. These diagnostic tools, which include reagents, instruments, and software, are used to examine specimens such as blood and tissue, providing critical insights into a patient's…
Paul Fisher
March 5, 2025
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New Chair for NHS England.

Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has confirmed Dr Penny Dash will be the new chair of NHS England. Dr Dash is currently the Chair of the NHS North West London Integrated Care Board and is leading a major review into the regulation of health and social care quality in England. Her interim report, published last year, shone…
Paul Fisher
March 5, 2025
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MHRA Appoint New Chief Executive.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency have announced Lawrence Tallon as their new Chief Executive from 1st April. Mr Tallon has a broad background across the health sector, having held senior roles within the NHS and Civil Service.   He is currently Deputy Chief Executive at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, where he has served since March 2020.…
Paul Fisher
March 5, 2025