MHRA weekly update (WC 27 Feb) UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

MHRA weekly update (WC 27 Feb)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. MHRA Graduate Scheme Page summary: Information about the MHRA’s Graduate Scheme and how to apply. Change made: First published.   Working for MHRA Page summary: Information on how to apply for jobs, workplace benefits and skills development at the Agency. Change made: Added link to MHRA graduate Scheme.   Medical…
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March 9, 2023
MHRA weekly update (20 Feb) UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

MHRA weekly update (20 Feb)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Impact of extension of Medical Device Regulations transitional period and the validity of certificates in the EU Page summary: The EU Commission has voted to adopt an extension of the transition period for the EU Medical Device Regulations and to extend the validity of certain device certificates Change made: First…
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March 9, 2023
“Don’t scrap free tests, use them for flu instead” – Sunday Times Membership NewsMembership News Archive

“Don’t scrap free tests, use them for flu instead” – Sunday Times

This is an interesting article for the Sunday Times on the potential for repurposing of the testing network developed during the pandemic for other health screening objectives. For example, pop-up centres, and test sites could be utilised to combat Britain’s comparably low cancer survival rates. You can access the full article here 
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
Government plans to scrap free COVID tests imminently HighlightsHighlights Archive

Government plans to scrap free COVID tests imminently

It is expected that next week ministers will announce plans to phase out free COVID tests. The “living with COVID strategy”, to be released on Monday, will reportedly signal the end of free COVID testing and the tracing system. However, it is not known whether these plans will apply solely to England or the UK entirely. The plan, which is…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022