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NICE releases consultation on updated HealthTech Programme Manual

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has opened a public consultation inviting feedback from external stakeholders on planned revisions to its HealthTech programme manual. These revisions outline the methodologies that the HealthTech programme will follow when producing guidance. A major change is the introduction of formalised procedures for reviewing technologies already in use within the NHS, referred…
Ben Kemp
August 13, 2025
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National women’s health survey on UTI and prenatal screening urine tests launched

Precision urine specimen collection company and BIVDA member Forte Medical has launched a national survey to explore women’s experiences around Urinary Tract Infection and Prenatal Screening urine tests. The survey is designed to tease out issue around hygiene, dignity, repeat tests, antibiotic prescribing and side effects, repeat prescribing and more. If you, or a woman you know, have provided urine…
Ben Kemp
August 13, 2025
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Showcase your innovation at a key NHS event, deadline: Thursday 21st August

Health Innovation East Midlands is offering innovators the chance to showcase their innovations to a local healthcare audience at a virtual Productivity Innovation Exchange event, taking place on Thursday 11 September, 10:00-11.30am They are looking for innovations that are ready to deploy and meet one or more of the following challenge statements. These have been identified through consultation with local…
Ben Kemp
August 13, 2025
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TOPRA Symposium 2025: 30 September – 1 October, and Masterclass

TOPRA are holding their 2025 Symposium in Berlin from 30th September - 1st October. The event promises to cover some of the most important topics affecting IVDs and medical devices, particularly those affecting the EU. You can find the agenda and booking information here. Please find below information related to TOPRA's IVD masterclass later on this year. Regulation of In-Vitro…
Ben Kemp
August 13, 2025
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BIVDA welcomes new member Life Sci Med Tech Ltd!

  BIVDA would like to wish a warm welcome to Life Sci Med Tech Ltd as the newest members of BIVDA! Life Sci Med Tech is committed to the goal of removing or reducing the current barriers to gynaecological screening procedures and holistically improve the experience and quality of women's healthcare. Products that are currently being researched: An optional speculum-free…
Ben Kemp
August 11, 2025
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Labour’s new SME Plan to tackle late payments to suppliers and increase access to finance

The Government have announced their Small Business Plan, claiming it will address the greatest concerns of SMEs across the country to streamline regulation and facilitate growth. At the centre of the plan are pledges to tackle late payments to suppliers, with the toughest laws in the G7 set to be enacted. This will include stricter maximum payment terms and mandatory…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2025
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MHRA Statement of Policy Intent outlines expedited access to innovative medical devices

The MHRA has responded to the recent NHS 10-Year Plan and Life Sciences Sector Plan by releasing a Statement of Policy Intent designed to speed up NHS access to innovative diagnostics which address unmet clinical needs. The statement sets out the MHRA's initial thinking on an Early Access service which will be developed further over the coming months. Initially, it…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2025
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Paul Fisher writes for the Health Innovation Network on the value of diagnostics

BIVDA's Director of Policy and Programmes Paul Fisher recently wrote a guest blog for the Health Innovation Network on the value of diagnostics. In his blog, he calls for a new, innovative approach to how the value of diagnostics are assessed by health systems. In vitro diagnostics (IVDs) are central to modern, data-driven healthcare. They are responsible for informing over…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2025
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Technological Alternatives to Testing Animals in Research: Member Input

The Government is seeking input on technological alternatives to animal testing in life sciences research. The Government’s Life Sciences Sector Plan discusses ongoing efforts to replace, reduce, and refine the use of animals in research. It also notes a Government commitment to phase out animal testing in partnership with scientists, industry, and civil society, with a strategy for supporting alternative…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2025
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