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UK NSC endorses digital pathology for certain screening programmes

Based on evidence presented and consultation responses, the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has endorsed the use of digital pathology for histopathology as a permissive modification in the bowel cancer, breast and cervical screening programmes. The committee was satisfied that digital pathology represents a safe optional alternative to light microscopy for commissioners and providers of diagnostic pathways in the…
Dawn
January 17, 2024
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UK launches new tech programme in partnership with Ukraine

The UK and Ukraine have launched a new initiative to facilitate commercially-driven partnerships and growth in both tech sectors and further support Ukraine’s recovery. The UK-Ukraine TechBridge aims to support economic resilience for Ukraine while bringing benefits to the tech sectors in both countries. The initiative will seek to facilitate digital trade and investment by supporting relationships between high potential…
Dawn
January 17, 2024
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NHSSC launch ‘Medical Technology (Medtech) Innovation DPS’

NHS Supply Chain have launched a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Medical Technology: Medical Technology Innovation DPS. Innovative products are defined as ones that meet an unmet need or provides improvements upon existing models of care with the end-goal of benefiting the system, patients and/or care providers. IVDR products/tests (Pathology and Point of Care) are included on the category…
Dawn
January 17, 2024
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Participation in the BSI national technical committees

BSI’s National Technical Committees play a vital role in developing standards, regulations, and best practices that directly impact our industry. By becoming a committee member, you will have the opportunity to contribute your knowledge and expertise, helping to drive innovation, ensure quality, and address the challenges BSI face. Joining the committee will provide you with a unique platform to network…
Dawn
January 17, 2024
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Apply for the Real World Evidence Programme

The Real World Evidence Programme, which is being led by OLS as part of the UK Government’s Life Sciences Vision and is backed by £10m of government funding, will soon be open for applications. The aim of the call is to address the evidence gap required for widespread adoption of technologies that have received a recommendation for early use in…
Dawn
January 17, 2024
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2024 Membership Renewals – Reminder

  Please find this as a polite reminder if you have not yet done so to complete your renewal forms as soon as possible! Deadline: Wednesday 31 January 2024 Both forms are important as we hold this data in our CRM and when stakeholders and members ask us for information to contact members, we are able identify the companies they…
Dawn
January 17, 2024
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Springing into 2024

As we enter 2024, there is a real sense of momentum in the BIVDA office.  It feels much longer ago than last week I was wishing members a happy New Year. I’d like to start this newsletter by introducing two new BIVDA initiatives. Our Springboard programme launches on the 1st February.  This is a really exciting piece of work, led…
Dawn
January 10, 2024
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NIHR invites applications for Real World Evidence Programme

The NIHR’s Invention for Innovation programme in collaboration with the Office for Life Sciences & NICE will soon be inviting applications for our i4i & OLS Real World Evidence Programme. The call aims to support consortia to address real world evidence gaps to accelerate widespread adoption of technologies recommended for early use in the NHS through NICE Early Value Assessment (EVA). The…
Dawn
January 10, 2024
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NHS and DHSC Launch Home Blood Testing Market Engagement.

DHSC have launched an engagement exercise to allow potential bidders for a blood self-sampling service to view and comment on the NHS requirements.  This is intended to sight DHSC on existing services which can supply, distribute, receive, analyse, and send results from self-testing cholesterol and blood glucose kits.  If suitable providers are identified, they may be given the opportunity to…
Dawn
January 10, 2024
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