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Take Note: BIVDA Staff to have new email addresses

From 1 February, all BIVDA staff will have new email addresses which adhere to the following format – First Name / DOT / Surname @bivda.org.uk, for example, ben.kemp@bivda.org.uk. Therefore, please use the following email addresses from that date: Helen Dent, CEO (Interim) - Helen.Dent@bivda.org.uk Paul Fisher, Head of Policy, Programmes and Compliance - Paul.Fisher@bivda.org.uk Angela Douglas, President - President@bivda.org.uk  Natalie Creaney, Operations and…
Ben Kemp
January 24, 2024
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DHSC: Red Sea Crisis

Since mid-December there has been significant disruption to global container ship traffic travelling through the Red Sea due to Houthi attacks on commercial vessels. The vast majority of major shipping companies are diverting around the Cape of Good Hope. DHSC understands this could add to journey times and increase shipping costs. It is BIVDA’s opinion this evidences the need for…
Ben Kemp
January 24, 2024
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EVA: Digital health technologies to help manage symptoms of psychosis and prevent relapse

The consultation documents for the above Early Value Assessment are now publicly available here. There are two online documents for comment - the Final Draft Guidance and the Evidence Generation Plan. Also available at the same link is a copy of the committee papers, which include the Early Value Assessment Report. Comments can be submitted using the consultation comments table…
Ben Kemp
January 24, 2024
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Analysis for Innovators Funding Programme

Innovate UK Analysis for Innovators is a funding programme that allows UK businesses to access world-leading scientists and research facilities, to resolve critical analytical problems and provide bespoke solutions. Analysis for Innovators is a unique Programme, as partners and companies work together to address current business challenges while transferring knowledge and building working relationships. The programme stimulates businesses, especially SMEs,…
Ben Kemp
January 24, 2024
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Tackling Health Inequalities through Innovation and Entrepreneurship

On Tuesday, the Royal Society of Medicine and NHS England hosted their second conference addressing the topic of how to drive down health inequalities. The conference was a mixture of keynote speeches, panel and breakout sessions which provided a great opportunity for discussion and sharing of ideas. The day opened with Professor Bola Owolabi, Director of the National Healthcare Inequalities…
Ben Kemp
January 17, 2024
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UK NSC endorses digital pathology for certain screening programmes

Based on evidence presented and consultation responses, the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has endorsed the use of digital pathology for histopathology as a permissive modification in the bowel cancer, breast and cervical screening programmes. The committee was satisfied that digital pathology represents a safe optional alternative to light microscopy for commissioners and providers of diagnostic pathways in the…
Dawn
January 17, 2024
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UK launches new tech programme in partnership with Ukraine

The UK and Ukraine have launched a new initiative to facilitate commercially-driven partnerships and growth in both tech sectors and further support Ukraine’s recovery. The UK-Ukraine TechBridge aims to support economic resilience for Ukraine while bringing benefits to the tech sectors in both countries. The initiative will seek to facilitate digital trade and investment by supporting relationships between high potential…
Dawn
January 17, 2024
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NHSSC launch ‘Medical Technology (Medtech) Innovation DPS’

NHS Supply Chain have launched a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Medical Technology: Medical Technology Innovation DPS. Innovative products are defined as ones that meet an unmet need or provides improvements upon existing models of care with the end-goal of benefiting the system, patients and/or care providers. IVDR products/tests (Pathology and Point of Care) are included on the category…
Dawn
January 17, 2024
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Participation in the BSI national technical committees

BSI’s National Technical Committees play a vital role in developing standards, regulations, and best practices that directly impact our industry. By becoming a committee member, you will have the opportunity to contribute your knowledge and expertise, helping to drive innovation, ensure quality, and address the challenges BSI face. Joining the committee will provide you with a unique platform to network…
Dawn
January 17, 2024
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