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BIVDA attend NHSE’s Histopathology Transformation and Recovery event

On 14th November, NHS England hosted their Histopathology Transformation and Recovery event, supported by the Royal College of Pathologists and the Institute of Biomedical Science. BIVDA’s Paul Fisher, Head of Policy, Programmes and Compliance attended. The event clearly showed the key role of pathology services across the whole spectrum of health and the NHS’s clear commitment to transformation, with stretching targets…
Dawn
November 17, 2023
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Diagnostic Accelerator Programme

Helen and Paul met with PA Consulting on Monday, who are assisting UKHSA with their diagnostic accelerator programme.  This programme aims to assist the development and procurement of diagnostics to assist with the UK’s 100 day mission, and to assist manufacturers in partnering with UKHSA. BIVDA’s view is that this programme could be of significant benefit and should focus on…
Dawn
November 17, 2023
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DIAG Secretariat Agenda Setting – 15 November

Following the HTP task and finish group for Diagnostics which recently concluded and which BIVDA was part of it was decided that the DIAG will be the forum for the collaboration and progress of initiatives with industry and the healthcare system. The purpose of the Diagnostics Industry Advisory (DIAG) is to facilitate a partnership between the NHS England National Diagnostics…
Dawn
November 17, 2023
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Design for Life and the Medtech Strategy

The DHSC Design for Life programme is focused on reducing the volume of single use devices and improving capacity for reuse, remanufacture and materials recovery, and delivering the vision of the right products at the right price and in the right place. Design for Life is a collaborative initiative between government, industry, the health and care sector, and academia to…
Dawn
November 17, 2023
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Government Reshuffle Briefing

This week, the Prime Minister performed what is likely to be his last major government reshuffle before the next election. Some key posts relating to BIVDA activity, including the Secretary of State for Health, saw changes. We have written to all new ministers in the Departments of: Health and Social Care, Business and Trade, and Science, Innovation and Technology, congratulating…
Dawn
November 17, 2023
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BIVDA has appointed Angela Douglas MBE as President of the Association, taking up office on 1 December 2023

In an NHS career spanning over 42 years, Angela was most recently the Deputy Chief Scientific Officer for NHS England until retiring from the role in October 2023. Angela brings a unique perspective to the Association, with her experience including: providing scientific oversight to the AMR diagnostics team in the Office of the Chief Scientific Officer, and working alongside NHS…
Dawn
November 17, 2023
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CPI Webinar: UK HealthTech challenges and opportunities

Join this CPI webinar on 23 November between 11am and 12pm on UK HealthTech challenges and opportunities. UK HealthTech companies often need access to funding to progress to the next stage in product development and navigating that process can prove challenging. In this webinar they will provide you with an overview of the funding landscape from private investment to publicly…
Dawn
November 10, 2023
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NICE launches refreshed support service for life sciences industry

This week, NICE has launched its refreshed support service for the life sciences sector, NICE Advice. The service will provide accurate and reliable scientific and strategic advice, education, and NHS insights to pharmaceutical and healthtech companies. It aims to help companies succeed, so that more patients gain access to the best treatments and care. NICE Advice offers pharmaceutical and healthtech companies the same highly valued scientific advice and health system engagement meetings provided by NICE’s previous support…
Dawn
November 10, 2023
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MedTech Europe position paper published: The Future of Europe’s Medical Technology Regulations

MedTech Europe have published a position paper The Future of Europe’s Medical Technology Regulations. This paper describes MedTech Europe’s vision for an efficient, innovation-focused, and well-governed regulatory framework. It addresses healthcare access challenges resulting from the structural issues of the European regulatory system. MedTech Europe has called out for comprehensive reform addressing the three key areas of efficiency, innovation and…
Dawn
November 10, 2023
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Sally Hopkin, NHSE Sustainable Procurement Lead, to speak at BIVDA’s Winter Sustainability Seminar

  Sally is the Sustainable Procurement Lead at NHS England. She has a background in procurement since 2008, predominately within the public sector. During this time sustainable procurement has developed as a discipline, and Sally’s experience ranges from sustainable procurement delivery to leading sustainable development teams and supporting initiatives such as the Anchor Institutions Network. Project Athena ran over the…
Dawn
November 10, 2023
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