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SBRI Healthcare – Competition 22 Delivering a net zero NHS: Clinical Innovation Competition

Funded by the Accelerated Access Collaborative, and in partnership with Greener NHS and the AHSN Network, this second net zero competition seeks innovative solutions that focus on decarbonising clinical pathways that are the most carbon intensive. This will require change across the whole care continuum including early disease detection, accurate diagnosis and the highest quality and most targeted treatments to…
Natalie Creaney
August 12, 2022
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NHS Supply Chain’s CEO discusses a new Target Operating Model & DHSC publishes Supplier Code of Conduct

NHS Supply Chain Chief Executive Officer, Andrew New, has spoken with the National Health Executive on the topic of delivering a new Target Operating Model to benefit health system performance. The existing NHS Supply Chain operating model was launched by the NHS in 2019, and has now had to respond to a focus on elective recovery, and the new ICS…
Natalie Creaney
August 5, 2022
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New BIVDA Survey for Members on Sustainability & NHS Net Zero

The BIVDA team, and our Sustainability Programme Lead Sarah Joy Newton, have composed a short survey for member companies on the topic of sustainability. We would appreciate responses before Friday 9 September, and the anonymous submissions will be used to gauge company progress in undertaking sustainable transformations, and what further support we could provide. Please find the link to the…
Natalie Creaney
August 5, 2022
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NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap Requirements Readiness and Supplier Survey

NHS England have published further clarification around their supplier roadmap and timelines. As part of this they are asking suppliers to complete a short questionnaire to give NHS England an understanding of where suppliers are in their Net Zero journey. The questionnaire will be open until the end of 2022 so suppliers can make updates throughout the year. We would…
Natalie Creaney
July 29, 2022
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Innovate UK’s ‘Fast Start: Innovation’ grant programme to support SME sustainability

Innovate UK is offering small and micro businesses a share of up to £30 million in grants alongside tailored business support delivered by Innovate UK EDGE. You can apply for up to £50,000 for highly innovative ideas that have a clear route to commercialisation through business growth. **Applications do not open until Monday 11 July 2022. Your project must lead to…
Ben Kemp
July 1, 2022
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Sally Beken Heralds Developments in Sustainability at Plastics Live

The Plastics Live exhibition and conference is a new annual event for the plastics sector in the UK and Ireland, taking place 5th - 6th July in Coventry. UKCPN's Dr. Sally Beken will be speaking at the event. Plastics Live, incorporating AMPLAS, Industry 4.0 in Plastics, and Sustainability in Plastics is delighted to announce that Dr Sally Beken will be…
Natalie Creaney
June 17, 2022
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BIVDA’s Sustainability Hub goes live for members!

BIVDA was pleased to hold its second annual Sustainability Seminar this Thursday 9 June, and the event featured the launch of the BIVDA Sustainability Hub for members to access! The work on the Hub has been led by BIVDA’s Sustainability Programme Lead, Sarah Joy Newton and we are proud to see it go live on the BIVDA site, accessed via…
Natalie Creaney
June 10, 2022
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ISO Energy Standards Reminder from BEIS aimed at SME companies

Download a free copy of the BEIS-sponsored BS ISO 50005 energy management standard that supports SMEs on energy management. The ISO 50005 standard provides SMEs with a means to develop a practical, low cost-approach to energy management to reduce energy consumption, energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions. Energy management systems are systematic tools that support businesses on managing their energy…
Ben Kemp
June 1, 2022
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Government Mental health and wellbeing plan: discussion paper and call for evidence

The Department of Health and Social Care are making a call for evidence and views on what can be done to improve the mental health and wellbeing of everyone. The Government have made commitments to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the nation with a particular focus on those who have poorer outcomes. This links to the ‘Levelling Up…
Ben Kemp
May 27, 2022
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The Better Business Act – for a cleaner, greener, fairer future for all

Britain’s business leaders are being urged to ask the government to amend Section 172 of the Companies Act to ensure businesses, whatever their size, takes ownership of its social and environmental impact and are legally responsible for benefiting workers, customers, communities and the environment while delivering profit. The objective is to amended Section 172 of the Companies Act to reflect…
Ben Kemp
April 14, 2022
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