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Ukraine Crisis

BIVDA absolutely echoes the plea from MedTech Europe calling for sanctions not to affect the provision of healthcare products and services to the region, and we would ask members to feedback their experiences in continuing to supply into the region. The Department for International Trade has an online service for questions relating to trading with Ukraine or Russia which can…
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March 4, 2022
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Department for International trade survey on trade in Switzerland and Liechtenstein

As part of the UK Government Export Strategy, the Department for International Trade (DIT) at the British Embassy in Berne has opened a market access survey to gain feedback from businesses who trade in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. They are particularly interested in gaining further knowledge about life science sector exports. To support UK companies in the best way possible with…
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March 4, 2022
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Report on sustainability in the health sector published by NHS Providers

A new report from NHS Providers on sustainability and tackling change has been published, highlighting that “Climate change is a public health emergency”. It looks at barriers and enablers for trust boards to effect change and shares good practice from trusts across the country. This report is a much-needed step on the transformations towards net zero, sustainable practices that the…
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March 4, 2022
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The Pathologist to host a webinar on cloud-based Laboratory Information Systems

Digital pathology is a new frontier in medical innovation, so it’s no surprise that many pathology labs are incorporating cloud-based LIS to help with high workloads, complex cases, and keeping costs down. The Pathologist and NovoPath, a leader in pathology lab automation, will host a webinar to examine the top five considerations before moving to a cloud-based system. Webinar Learning…
Ben Kemp
February 25, 2022
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ICS Member Briefing Roundup

The standout event in BIVDA’s calendar this week was the ICS workshop, held on Wednesday at the Academy of Medical Sciences. The event was an opportunity for BIVDA members to better understand the detailed changes proposed by the statutory unveiling of ICSs from July onwards and their effect on the landscape of the NHS. Members were treated to three excellent…
Ben Kemp
February 25, 2022
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External Affairs Activity Update

Meeting with new Director of the Office for Life Sciences, Roz Campion. Doris-Ann had a one to one with Roz Campion this week. Roz took over as the Director of OLS from Kristen McCleod at the end of last year. Doris-Ann introduced the BIVDA membership and was interested to hear Roz’s thoughts on the programme for the OLS. Roz explained…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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Credentialling Update

For members who find themselves needing to sign up with Intellicentrics Sec3ure, this is a reminder that there is an exclusive discount for BIVDA members of 10% per registration. We have agreed with Intellicentrics, who have worked with hospitals on the sector’s behalf, that BIVDA members who sign up for “LABS” with the Intellicentrics system will only be asked for…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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Environmental and Social Sustainability Programme Lead appointed at BIVDA!

BIVDA is delighted to announce that we have contracted Sarah Joy Newton from Amethyst Connect to join our team who will be dedicated to supporting members in Sustainability and Social Value. During 2022, we expect to see the launch of NHS England and Improvement’s Evergreen Supplier Framework, and the adoption of PPN 06/20 where all NHS tenders need to include…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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Health Network North seeks an interested partner for the development of a PSA self-testing device

Health Network North (an AHSN NENC and Innovation Super Network partnership), has announced the launch of a new unmet need call, in partnership with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust and the Northern Cancer Alliance. The search is to find a partner to help with the development of a device, allowing patients to…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022