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Would you like a visit from a Minister?

BIVDA have been in contact with DHSC regarding visits to member companies from ministers. This could be an excellent opportunity for members to publicise their company and raise awareness of the effectiveness of products to relevant ministers. As such, please could you let Ben know if you are interested in a visit as well as some background information about your…
Ben Kemp
August 6, 2024
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New Regulatory Affairs Manager for BIVDA

BIVDA welcome Neil Plumridge as our new Regulatory Affairs Manager from 1st September. Neil Plumridge has over 25 years experience in the IVD sector, both as an end user of IVDs, supporting Clinical Chemistry and POCT systems in the UK and Ireland, as well as working in and supporting IVD manufacturers in the UK, Germany and the US for global…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2024
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CAMD Consensus Statement

This week, European National Competent Authorities have endorsed a consensus statement and shared it with the European Commission on the status of the EU regulatory framework for medical devices. The consensus statement outlines common priorities for future actions to implement and current challenges to overcome. The National Competent Authorities acknowledge the difficulties in the application of the regulations but reiterate…
Dawn
July 31, 2024
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IDAP Expo

The Innovative Devices Access Pathway, or IDAP, is a programme designed to speed up market access for devices which meet a particular NHS need.  Delivered in collaboration by DHSC, NICE, NHSE, and the MHRA, the first cohort came together last week in Whitehall. Speakers included David Lawson MCIPS (DHSC), Laura Squire OBE (MHRA), Jeanette Kusel (NICE), and Tony Young (NHSE).…
Dawn
July 31, 2024
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Home diabetes testing for pregnant women

BIVDA member, Digostics, have partnered with Medway NHS Trust to offer a new test that women can carry out in the comfort of their home to screen for gestational diabetes during pregnancy. The remote oral glucose tolerance testing kit, known as GTT@home, is offered to those who have been identified by their midwife as being at higher risk of developing…
Dawn
July 31, 2024
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Eight new networks, combining different research specialisms, will work together to tackle one of humanity’s biggest threats, antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Article Eight new networks, combining different research specialisms, will work together to tackle one of humanity’s biggest threats, antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The new networks will support diverse teams of AMR researchers, ranging from specialists in agriculture, food and the environment…
Dawn
July 31, 2024
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UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovations that can significantly impact the UK economy. This funding is from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation. The Innovate UK Smart grant supports SMEs and their partners develop the best game changing and world leading innovative R&D projects.…
Dawn
July 31, 2024
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Spotlight on members

Among the benefits of BIVDA membership is being part of a network.  We are keen to shine a light on the brilliant work our members do every day, learn more about the diverse people that make up our industry, and facilitate networking internally and externally. BIVDA want to feature a weekly member profile in our newsletter and LinkedIn.  Whether corporate…
Dawn
July 24, 2024