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Science and Technology Framework: Briefing

In the framework’s foreword, the Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary, Michelle Donelan, praised the immense achievements of the UK science and technology industries, noting our outsized accomplishments, and stated that investment in these areas remain more important than ever going forward. While rankings are important metrics, the success of UK SciTech rests on the material benefits afforded to British citizens…
Natalie Creaney
March 10, 2023
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Reminder: BSI looking for contributors for safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use standard

A reminder that BSI have put a call out for those interested and knowledgeable in the field of electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use, specifically for IVD equipment (BS EN 61010-2-101:2017, BS EN 61010-2-101:2017). This is to join their committee EPL/66, Safety of measuring, control and laboratory equipment’ in developing the above standard which is undergoing a revision.…
Ben Kemp
March 9, 2023
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REMINDER: MedTech Strategy Webinar, featuring Doris-Ann – sign up now!

The DHSC Medical Technologies Directorate is hosting a webinar on Monday 6 March 2023 at 11:00 – 12:00 to promote the newly published Medical Technology Strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/medical-technology-strategy). The Government’s inaugural Medical Technology Strategy sets out how they will ensure the health and social care system can reliably access safe, effective, and innovative medical technologies that support the continued delivery of high-quality care, outstanding…
Ben Kemp
March 3, 2023
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BIVDA held joint workshop with MHRA on IVD Roadmap

Dear members, BIVDA held a joint in-person workshop with the MHRA on the future IVD Roadmap. This took place on 10 February at the MHRA offices. The aims of this were to understand: The IVD ecosystem The gaps in the landscape MHRA’s role in this The needs for pre-market support The barriers and enablers for market access The workshop was…
Ben Kemp
February 24, 2023
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Spotlight on Sustainability – PPN 02/23: Tackling Modern Slavery in Government Supply Chains

PPN 02/23 is to be implemented by ‘In Scope Organisations’ from 1st April 2023 and replaces PPN 05/19. This Procurement Policy Note and the supporting guidance gives contracting authorities clear recommendations in identifying and managing modern slavery risks within their procurement activities, and it includes current contracts as well as new activity. In Scope Organisations include NHS bodies. Significantly many…
Natalie Creaney
February 24, 2023
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National Health Executive Backlog Event: Diagnostics

Panellists: Matthew Inada-Kim, Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust Marisa Logan-Ward, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Hari Jayaram, Moorfields Eye Hospital Elaine Cloutman-Green, Great Ormond Street Hospital Marisa Logan-Ward welcomed Government investment in diagnostics, particularly as laboratory information systems have traditionally lacked investment in the North-West. The investment has been particularly effective in digital histopathology. She did caution though that there needs to…
Natalie Creaney
February 24, 2023
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UK Export Finance – reach out today!

A reminder that UK Export Finance, the UK’s export credit agency which helps exporters of UK goods and services to win business and UK firms to invest overseas, can help member companies’ meet their trading ambitions. They support all companies from SMEs to corporations, however an estimated 81% of support is utilised by SMEs, and exports to 200+ countries. They…
Natalie Creaney
February 24, 2023
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