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DHSC Modern Slavery Review

DHSC have published their review into modern slavery and human trafficking within the NHS supply chain. The comprehensive review, covering nearly 1400 suppliers and 600,000 products, concluded that there are areas of high risk within the supply chain – predominately for PPE, surgical instruments, and cotton-based products. In a series of recommendations, DHSC suggest that due diligence forms part of…
Dawn
January 10, 2024
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New programme to support innovation in SMEs – Health Innovation East Midlands

The Health Innovation Fund offers support for SMEs based in the East Midlands, to further advance disruptive innovations with significant potential for rapid economic growth in the region and widespread adoption by the NHS. They are looking for late-stage innovations that are market ready but require an injection of funding to overcome barriers to market entry for successful deployment and…
Dawn
January 3, 2024
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Spring Budget announcement

The Chancellor has announced that the Spring Statement will be made on the 6th March 2024. This is earlier than expected and has fuelled speculation that an early general election is more likely.  BIVDA has been working closely with the current government to inform and influence policy, and has already begun to engage with potential new government members. Simultaneously, he…
Dawn
January 3, 2024
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New Year’s message

With Helen enjoying some well-earned leave, it is my turn to wish members and partners all the best for 2024.  I hope you all got some downtime over the festive period. Since joining BIVDA from the Civil Service in October, I’ve been blown away by the level of expertise, commitment, and scientific innovation our members showcase every day.  It is…
Dawn
January 3, 2024
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Christmas Message from Helen Dent

I’d like to wish you all our best wishes for Christmas and the new year and hope that whatever you are doing and whether you celebrate this holiday or not, that you are able to take some time with your families and friends. 2023 has been a year of change and progress against a challenging backdrop and I’m proud of…
Ben Kemp
December 20, 2023
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The 12 Months of BIVDA

As this is the season of giving, we would like to give our members the gift of twelve highlights from a year of very busy BIVDA activity. We have thoroughly enjoyed advocating for our members over 2023 and look forward to an equally busy and productive 2024. BIVDA AGM and Spring Meeting – Tuesday 21 March, (or a Partridge in…
Ben Kemp
December 20, 2023
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ISO 13485 Stakeholder Feedback Survey

In follow up to the plenary discussions in December 2022, ISO/TC 210 (AAMI QM, Quality management and corresponding general aspects for products with a health purpose including medical devices) Working Group has begun preparatory work on items for future revision of ISO 13485:2016. The technical committee have launched a survey seeking feedback on the use of the standard for regulatory…
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December 20, 2023
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BIVDA Ipsos Mori Survey – you may be contacted!

BIVDA has commissioned Ipsos Mori to survey members and stakeholders to better understand perceptions about our organisation so we are able to improve the effectiveness of activities and member services in 2024. We would like to make members aware as many will be contacted in January - we would greatly appreciate your honest feedback. Many thanks in advance and enjoy…
Ben Kemp
December 20, 2023
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Hands On Lateral Flow workshop – GADx Basic course in Lateral Flow Development

GADx are running a three day course in March 2024 which aims to provide a personalised hands-on experience to empower you with knowledge and skills in lateral flow development. The basic course is suited to those at the beginning of their lateral flow journey through to early career lateral flow practitioners. The course is ideally suited to small and medium-sized…
Ben Kemp
December 15, 2023