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Monkeypox Testing

From 8 June, Monkeypox has now been designated a notifiable disease in England. This means that all medical doctors and laboratories, are obliged to notify their local council or local health protection team if a patient is suspected to or has been proven to have the virus. Monkeypox cases passed the 300-mark this week in the UK, and the move…
Natalie Creaney
June 10, 2022
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FREE WEBINAR: Diagnostics and the New NHS

In this FREE 60-minute live event, trusted thought-leader and innovator in the field of medicines management, Shailen Rao (Managing Director of Soar Beyond), takes a look at how integrated care systems (ICSs) will tackle these challenges. Shailen will be joined by Helen to discuss the decisions and tactics that life sciences need to look out for. This session discusses opportunities for industry, including collaborative…
Natalie Creaney
June 10, 2022
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Diagnostics and the New NHS

How should diagnostics companies respond to new NHS systems and policies? As the challenges facing the NHS come under greater focus, we invite you to join us for a deep dive into diagnostics in the post-COVID NHS. In this FREE 60-minute live event, trusted thought-leader and innovator in the field of medicines management, Shailen Rao (Managing Director of Soar Beyond), takes a look at…
Natalie Creaney
June 9, 2022
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A Regulatory Recap

EU IVDR The EU IVDR date was application was 26 May 2022, with a number of the key dates now amended to provide more time for compliance in line with the risk class of the device. The new dates for implementation will be: 26 May 2024 for certain requirements for devices manufactured in-house (2028 to demonstrate unavailability of an equivalent…
Ben Kemp
June 1, 2022
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Update on Public Programmes Core to BIVDA Operational Activity

NHS Supply Chain and Public Procurement Legislation NHS England has recently re-stated the importance of procurement in achieving mature/ thriving network status for laboratories with the official line being that procurements should be made through the NHS Supply Chain category towers. BIVDA is working with the national pathology team at NHS England and the category tower to ensure that strategy,…
Ben Kemp
June 1, 2022
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‘Digital’ surveys launched by NHS Transformation Directorate to aid interoperability and standards approaches

Two new surveys have been launched by NHS Transformation Directorate examining the current state of interoperability, integration, data accessibility and standards, and how they can be improved in future. Recent feedback from the Digital Working Party suggests that these are pressing issues for member companies. There appears to be significant frustration regarding interoperability in the NHS, particularly the different systems…
Natalie Creaney
May 27, 2022
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BIVDA attend Parliamentary Reception in support of innovation in MedTech

BIVDA attended the MedTech Innovation Parliamentary Reception on the evening of 25 May. Parliament’s Churchill Room was filled with illuminating chatter throughout the evening as organisations, experts and policymakers all sought to learn more about exciting developments in the MedTech sphere and how innovation can be supported. Among many others, we were delighted to see Baroness Masham of Ilton, Chris…
Natalie Creaney
May 27, 2022
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Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative Recycled Fund launched

Formerly known as the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative (AMSCI), this recycled funding is available to SMEs within the manufacturing supply chain, including suppliers and innovators, who are seeking investment to increase their growth potential and support job creation. The key features are as follows: Loan investment available from £500,000. Funding will be linked to job deliverables. Eligible projects and…
Natalie Creaney
May 27, 2022
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Join us at BIVDA’s Procurement and Sustainability In Person Events 9 June – Royal College of Anaesthetists

We are holding 2 separate events on Thursday 9 June – the Procurement working party and our 2nd Sustainability Seminar. In the morning, the Procurement working party will have representatives from NHS Supply Chain to give us an update on the category tower work and their workplan for frameworks coming up. This is particularly relevant as NHS England and Improvement…
Natalie Creaney
May 27, 2022
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