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CLOSED – Fourth health and climate adaptation report: call for evidence, summer 2024

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England have been commissioned by Defra to jointly provide the government with a Fourth Health and Climate Adaptation Report. This report, an update to the previous third health adaptation report published in 2021, will summarise the latest available evidence relating to climate impacts to the health service and population health, and outline actions being…
Ben Kemp
August 21, 2024
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BIVDA respond to integrated, rules-based medtech pathway consultation

BIVDA have submitted our response to NHSE and NICE’s recent consultation on their proposals for an integrated, rules-based medtech pathway. We broadly welcome the pathway’s potential to assist with the adoption of innovation in the NHS. However, we have come concerns regarding delivery. There is also wariness among industry that NHSE will place unrealistic demands on developers.  Successful, realistic delivery…
Ben Kemp
August 20, 2024
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ReMed Conference 2024 – Beyond Disposal: Building a Circular Economy for Medical Devices

The ReMed Conference 2024 - Beyond Disposal: Building a Circular Economy for Medical Devices will take place all-day on 17 September at Loughborough University. Leading industry and healthcare practitioners will be talking about challenges and drivers in the medical device sector and will also discuss work being done by leading researchers in the field of circular economy for medical devices.…
Ben Kemp
August 20, 2024
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Updated Infection Management Coalition website now live

A brief note to members that the Infection Management Coalition's website has recently been updated and is now live. You can access it here. The Infection Management Coalition (IMC) is a group of charities, professional societies, industry bodies and life science companies that have come together to advocate for a holistic approach to infection management to better protect citizens, the…
Ben Kemp
August 20, 2024
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New EFLM scientific paper published

The EFLM Working Group "Preanalytical Phase" and the EFLM Task and Finish Group "Urinalysis" have published the following scientific paper, which may be of interest to members: Preservation of urine specimens for metabolic evaluation of recurrent urinary stone formers. The paper concluded that detailed procedures are needed to collect urine specimens for analysis of urinary stone-related metabolites, considering both patient…
Ben Kemp
August 20, 2024
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Apply for the Biocap digital pitching competition

Applications are invited from life science businesses seeking or shortly starting to seek funding of £250k or more. If your application is successful, you will be invited to present at the online Digital Pitching Competition on Tuesday 24th September and to attend the in-person conference on Thursday 26th September at The King's House Conference Centre, Manchester (please note a registration fee…
Ben Kemp
August 20, 2024
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Health Secretary commends BIVDA’s work to tackle NHS challenges

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting responded to BIVDA's letter welcoming him to his role following last month's general election by recognising BIVDA's ongoing work. Mr Streeting called out our engagement with the MedTech and Innovation Directorate to tackle NHS challenges and welcomes BIVDA's ability to support his department's continued engagement with industry. He was eager to stress the…
Ben Kemp
August 20, 2024
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MedTech Trade Mission to Argentina & Uruguay, 15 – 18 October

The UK’s Department for Business & Trade (DBT) invites you to join this trade mission to explore export opportunities in Argentina and Uruguay. Both have sophisticated and import-reliant MedTech markets, with opportunities across a wide variety of subsectors. Local standards are aligned with CE/FDA markings and the UK offer has a strong reputation. With a population of 47M people, Argentina…
Ben Kemp
August 14, 2024
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WHF Event: Next steps for decarbonisation in the UK life sciences sector

This conference takes place on Tuesday 3rd September 2024 and focuses on the way forward for decarbonisation and moving towards net zero in the UK life sciences sector. It will also be an opportunity for stakeholders and policymakers to discuss priorities for the new Government, including supporting growth in the sector alongside efforts and requirements to meet net zero targets,…
Ben Kemp
August 14, 2024
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Hello, Goodbye: Stuart Angell and new Regulatory Affairs Manager Neil Plumridge

Departing Regulatory Affairs Programme Lead Stuart Angell reflects on his time working as part of the BIVDA secretariat: "I have really enjoyed my time as Regulatory Affairs Programme Lead, taking over from Ashleigh and supporting Tehelj and the wider team. As part of the role I was able to dedicate time to support the BIVDA membership and champion IVDs, and…
Ben Kemp
August 13, 2024
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