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Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC) hosts the NHS Innovation Showcase

On 22 February, the Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC) hosted the NHS Innovation Showcase for the NHS innovator community to support them to develop a dynamic and effective relationship with the NHS so that patients continue to get access to the best new treatments faster. The inaugural showcase was timed to coincide with the start of NHS’ 75th birthday year, providing…
Natalie Creaney
February 24, 2023
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Whole Genome Sequencing and Infection – training course

There is an excellent training opportunity on Whole Genome Sequencing being offered by the Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine (ACB) and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), funded by Health Education England (HEE). You are encouraged to read the background information provided below by the ACB and GOSH, and register your interest via this online form if this course…
Natalie Creaney
February 24, 2023
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Webinar: Publication of the Medical Technology Strategy

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…
Natalie Creaney
February 24, 2023
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Piloting point of care tests in acute respiratory infections hubs

Members may already be aware through discussions in recent working parties, and the wider NHS Diagnostic Advisory Group about work that is ongoing with NHS England for the piloting of point of care tests in ARI Hubs. Acute respiratory tract infections in patients place a major burden on health systems each winter.  There is an eightyfold increase in respiratory admissions…
Ben Kemp
February 17, 2023
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BIVDA AGM and Executive Board

This year seems to be vanishing at a remarkable speed so we wanted to make sure everyone was aware of the AGM on 21st March. The agenda and registration is now open so please remember to get this in your diary and registering at BIVDA Annual General Meeting (AGM) Tickets, Tue 21 Mar 2023 at 10:30 | Eventbrite. Headlining the…
Ben Kemp
February 17, 2023
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Doris-Ann and Ashleigh interviewed by Medtech Insight on future IVD regulation

BIVDA CEO, Doris-Ann Williams, and Head of Regulatory Affairs, Ashleigh Batchen, were interviewed by Medtech Insight this week regarding the future of IVD regulation. This follows on from BIVDA's IVD Roadmap event, held jointly with MHRA, which was held last week. The piece, titled "Diagnostics Industry Helps MHRA Shape IVDs Roadmap As Part Of Future UK Regulation", can be read…
Ben Kemp
February 17, 2023
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BIVDA & Catax Webinar: Growing your business in an innovative industry – 23 February

On February 23rd at 10:30am, BIVDA members are invited to join the Tax Credit Company & Catax innovation funding webinar. The webinar will run as follows: Understand how Innovation Funding can be utilised to raise capital for future projects Review upcoming R&D tax changes, the uprising of fraudulent claims & how to avoid a HMRC enquiry. Grant Funding Masterclass Live…
Ben Kemp
February 16, 2023
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Innovation Adoption Champions rapid insight events

NHS England’s Innovation, Research and Life Sciences (IRLS) team/Health Education England are working with Wessex Academic Health Science Network and other partners to scope and develop a national education programme to enhance innovation adoption and empower a culture of innovation across the health, social care and voluntary workforce. Join them online for a rapid insight event designed to be completed…
Ben Kemp
February 16, 2023
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NHS England publishes Carbon Reduction Plan Guidance

From April 2023, for all contracts above £5 million per annum, the NHS will require suppliers to publish a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) for their UK Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a subset of scope 3 emissions as a minimum (aligning with Procurement Policy Notice 06/21). A CRP identifies a supplier’s current carbon footprint and their plan to achieve net zero emissions. The NHS will require…
Ben Kemp
February 16, 2023
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Import Control System 2 for air cargo brought into Northern Ireland and the EU

From 1 March 2023, full entry summary declarations will be needed for air cargo brought into Northern Ireland (NI) and European Union (EU) member states. This will need to be done through Import Control System 2 (ICS2), which is a new safety and security declaration system being introduced across the EU. The system will be implemented over three releases and…
Ben Kemp
February 16, 2023
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