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Apply for the Real World Evidence Programme

The Real World Evidence Programme, which is being led by OLS as part of the UK Government’s Life Sciences Vision and is backed by £10m of government funding, will soon be open for applications. The aim of the call is to address the evidence gap required for widespread adoption of technologies that have received a recommendation for early use in…
Dawn
January 17, 2024
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2024 Membership Renewals – Reminder

  Please find this as a polite reminder if you have not yet done so to complete your renewal forms as soon as possible! Deadline: Wednesday 31 January 2024 Both forms are important as we hold this data in our CRM and when stakeholders and members ask us for information to contact members, we are able identify the companies they…
Dawn
January 17, 2024
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Springing into 2024

As we enter 2024, there is a real sense of momentum in the BIVDA office.  It feels much longer ago than last week I was wishing members a happy New Year. I’d like to start this newsletter by introducing two new BIVDA initiatives. Our Springboard programme launches on the 1st February.  This is a really exciting piece of work, led…
Dawn
January 10, 2024
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NIHR invites applications for Real World Evidence Programme

The NIHR’s Invention for Innovation programme in collaboration with the Office for Life Sciences & NICE will soon be inviting applications for our i4i & OLS Real World Evidence Programme. The call aims to support consortia to address real world evidence gaps to accelerate widespread adoption of technologies recommended for early use in the NHS through NICE Early Value Assessment (EVA). The…
Dawn
January 10, 2024
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NHS and DHSC Launch Home Blood Testing Market Engagement.

DHSC have launched an engagement exercise to allow potential bidders for a blood self-sampling service to view and comment on the NHS requirements.  This is intended to sight DHSC on existing services which can supply, distribute, receive, analyse, and send results from self-testing cholesterol and blood glucose kits.  If suitable providers are identified, they may be given the opportunity to…
Dawn
January 10, 2024
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DHSC Modern Slavery Review

DHSC have published their review into modern slavery and human trafficking within the NHS supply chain. The comprehensive review, covering nearly 1400 suppliers and 600,000 products, concluded that there are areas of high risk within the supply chain – predominately for PPE, surgical instruments, and cotton-based products. In a series of recommendations, DHSC suggest that due diligence forms part of…
Dawn
January 10, 2024
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New programme to support innovation in SMEs – Health Innovation East Midlands

The Health Innovation Fund offers support for SMEs based in the East Midlands, to further advance disruptive innovations with significant potential for rapid economic growth in the region and widespread adoption by the NHS. They are looking for late-stage innovations that are market ready but require an injection of funding to overcome barriers to market entry for successful deployment and…
Dawn
January 3, 2024
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Spring Budget announcement

The Chancellor has announced that the Spring Statement will be made on the 6th March 2024. This is earlier than expected and has fuelled speculation that an early general election is more likely.  BIVDA has been working closely with the current government to inform and influence policy, and has already begun to engage with potential new government members. Simultaneously, he…
Dawn
January 3, 2024
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New Year’s message

With Helen enjoying some well-earned leave, it is my turn to wish members and partners all the best for 2024.  I hope you all got some downtime over the festive period. Since joining BIVDA from the Civil Service in October, I’ve been blown away by the level of expertise, commitment, and scientific innovation our members showcase every day.  It is…
Dawn
January 3, 2024
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Christmas Message from Helen Dent

I’d like to wish you all our best wishes for Christmas and the new year and hope that whatever you are doing and whether you celebrate this holiday or not, that you are able to take some time with your families and friends. 2023 has been a year of change and progress against a challenging backdrop and I’m proud of…
Ben Kemp
December 20, 2023
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