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Autumn Statement Roundup

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his much-anticipated Autumn Statement on Wednesday. In this piece, we will pick out all the announcements which are pertinent to IVD businesses. The Government is investing £520 million from 2025‑26 to support transformational manufacturing investments in life sciences. The government is granting £5 million seed funding to help launch The Fleming Centre to help tackle…
Dawn
November 23, 2023
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Preparations for Revisions to ISO 13485 – User survey

In follow up to the plenary discussions in December 2022, ISO/TC 210 (AAMI QM, Quality management and corresponding general aspects for products with a health purpose including medical devices) Working Group has begun preparatory work on items for future revision of ISO 13485:2016. The technical committee have launched a survey seeking feedback on the use of the standard for regulatory…
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November 17, 2023
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NIHR awards £42m to new centres to develop innovative health technology solutions with businesses

The NIHR has awarded almost £42 million (£41,790,690) to establish 14 new centres across England that will drive life-changing research into health technologies. From 1 April 2024, the 14 new NIHR HealthTech Research Centres (HRCs) will work with businesses to support the development of medical devices, diagnostics and digital technologies. These technologies will enable people to: better monitor their health…
Dawn
November 17, 2023
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Revisions to ISO 13485:2016 – User survey

In follow up to the plenary discussions in December 2022, ISO/TC 210 (AAMI QM, Quality management and corresponding general aspects for products with a health purpose including medical devices) Working Group has begun preparatory work on items for future revision of ISO 13485:2016. The technical committee have launched a survey seeking feedback on the use of the standard for regulatory…
Dawn
November 17, 2023
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BIVDA attend NHSE’s Histopathology Transformation and Recovery event

On 14th November, NHS England hosted their Histopathology Transformation and Recovery event, supported by the Royal College of Pathologists and the Institute of Biomedical Science. BIVDA’s Paul Fisher, Head of Policy, Programmes and Compliance attended. The event clearly showed the key role of pathology services across the whole spectrum of health and the NHS’s clear commitment to transformation, with stretching targets…
Dawn
November 17, 2023
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Diagnostic Accelerator Programme

Helen and Paul met with PA Consulting on Monday, who are assisting UKHSA with their diagnostic accelerator programme.  This programme aims to assist the development and procurement of diagnostics to assist with the UK’s 100 day mission, and to assist manufacturers in partnering with UKHSA. BIVDA’s view is that this programme could be of significant benefit and should focus on…
Dawn
November 17, 2023
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DIAG Secretariat Agenda Setting – 15 November

Following the HTP task and finish group for Diagnostics which recently concluded and which BIVDA was part of it was decided that the DIAG will be the forum for the collaboration and progress of initiatives with industry and the healthcare system. The purpose of the Diagnostics Industry Advisory (DIAG) is to facilitate a partnership between the NHS England National Diagnostics…
Dawn
November 17, 2023
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Design for Life and the Medtech Strategy

The DHSC Design for Life programme is focused on reducing the volume of single use devices and improving capacity for reuse, remanufacture and materials recovery, and delivering the vision of the right products at the right price and in the right place. Design for Life is a collaborative initiative between government, industry, the health and care sector, and academia to…
Dawn
November 17, 2023
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Government Reshuffle Briefing

This week, the Prime Minister performed what is likely to be his last major government reshuffle before the next election. Some key posts relating to BIVDA activity, including the Secretary of State for Health, saw changes. We have written to all new ministers in the Departments of: Health and Social Care, Business and Trade, and Science, Innovation and Technology, congratulating…
Dawn
November 17, 2023
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