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The Hewitt Review: Briefing

The Hewitt Review, led by former Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt, which examined the autonomy and accountability of ICSs produced was released last week. The review was tasked with producing recommendations in three areas: How to empower local leaders to focus on improving outcomes for their populations, giving them greater control while making them more accountable for performance and spending The…
Natalie Creaney
April 14, 2023
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Science and Technology Framework: Briefing

In the framework’s foreword, the Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary, Michelle Donelan, praised the immense achievements of the UK science and technology industries, noting our outsized accomplishments, and stated that investment in these areas remain more important than ever going forward. While rankings are important metrics, the success of UK SciTech rests on the material benefits afforded to British citizens…
Natalie Creaney
March 10, 2023
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BIVDA hold member briefing in preparation for upcoming roundtable with Andrew Gwynne MP

Member companies were today walked through the agenda for the IVD roundtable in preparation for the event with Shadow Public Health Minister Andrew Gwynne MP, which is being held on 19 October. This event forms a key part of engagement with the Shadow Government and allows BIVDA and our member companies to gain a greater understanding of the Labour Party’s…
Ben Kemp
October 7, 2022
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Member Briefing on October Working Party and Regulatory Affairs Seminar 12th and 13th-14th October 2022

2022 is BIVDA’s 30th Anniversary Year and we are holding an all working party seminar, MGM and anniversary dinner on October 12th at the Belfry Hotel, Birmingham, leading into to our annual Regulatory Affairs Seminar on the 13th and 14th. The briefing  on Wednesday 3rdAugust presented by Helen Dent informed members about the structure of the upcoming event, the overall theme which is…
Natalie Creaney
August 5, 2022
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Women’s Health Strategy Summary

Despite making up more than half of the UK population, women are much more likely to suffer ill health and disability throughout their lives. Therefore, a strategy targeted specifically at women’s health, and how to alleviate the problems outlined, is vital. Women are evidently affected by many conditions which men do not suffer from, such as endometriosis and miscarriage, and…
Natalie Creaney
July 29, 2022
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ICS Member Briefing Roundup

The standout event in BIVDA’s calendar this week was the ICS workshop, held on Wednesday at the Academy of Medical Sciences. The event was an opportunity for BIVDA members to better understand the detailed changes proposed by the statutory unveiling of ICSs from July onwards and their effect on the landscape of the NHS. Members were treated to three excellent…
Ben Kemp
February 25, 2022