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IBMS Congress

We are very much looking forward to seeing members during next week’s Congress. It will be a chance for us to see you in action and meet up with old and new colleagues, some of whom we haven’t seen since before the pandemic. We know some of you have moved companies or changed roles and this will be a chance…
Ben Kemp
March 11, 2022
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New 2022/23 Policy document published for the MedTech Funding Mandate

NHS England has published its ‘MedTech Funding Mandate policy 2022/23: guidance for NHS commissioners and providers of NHS-funded care’. This policy aims to direct the NHS on which MedTech innovations are effective and likely to give savings on investment; and to ensure the NHS has a sustainable approach to overcoming the financial barriers to adopting medical devices, diagnostics and digital…
Ben Kemp
March 11, 2022
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NIHR Leeds In Vitro Diagnostics team to host an online event on remote diagnostics

The NIHR Leeds In Vitro Diagnostics team, in partnership with Yorkshire & Humber AHSN is set to host an online event for innovators that will explore the most urgent remote diagnostics requirements in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. NIHR Leeds In Vitro Diagnostics will present an overview of the support it offers, and expert Health Economists will deliver interactive…
Ben Kemp
March 11, 2022
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Ukraine Update

The DHSC Continuity of Supply team continue to closely monitor the effect of the increased tensions in Ukraine and Russia on supply chains. If you have any issues with supply because of this situation, please report by using the usual routes. Financial sanctions guidance from the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has been updated with information on Russia. Click…
Ben Kemp
March 11, 2022
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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