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HTA & CBA dinner at the Labour Party Conference
On Monday evening, HTA was pleased to co-host a private roundtable with the Cybersecurity Business Network at The Labour Party Conference, bringing together leading voices from across the health...
Government announces thousands more checks, tests and scans available after hours
The Government has announced that 100 community diagnostic centres (CDCs) will now be opening in the evenings and on weekends, meaning patients can now access vital diagnostic tests and scans out of...
Government announces AI pilot to speed up hospital discharges
As part of the Government’s new AI Exemplars programme, designed to transform public services with proven AI solutions, new technology to write the documents that are needed to discharge people from...
MHRA publishes MedRegs blog
MHRA has published a summer blog from Rob Reid, Deputy Director of Innovative Devices, providing an update on regulatory reform and plans to support innovation. It highlights how work is underway to...
Government publishes update on transformation of UK clinical research system
The latest update on the UK’s clinical research reform outlines the government’s commitment to advancing research and innovation. The UK Clinical Research Delivery programme is working to make the...
MHRA outlines intent to speed up patient access to innovative medical devices
MHRA plans to launch an Early Access service, allowing patients quicker access to innovative medical devices addressing unmet NHS needs before full regulatory approval. Initially focusing on...
HTA publishes Procurement report
HTA published the Procurement Report - Unlocking Innovation: Recommendations for transforming NHS health tech procurement “The NHS stands at a critical juncture. With unprecedented and growing...
NIHR publishes Annual Report
The NIHR’s 2024/25 annual report highlights its significant impact on health and the economy, supporting the government’s 10 Year Health Plan. Key achievements include breakthroughs like the first...
Life Sciences Sector Plan published
Today the Government published their Life Sciences Sector Plan which outlines targeted actions to support world-class research and development, attract investment, grow advanced manufacturing, and...
NICE publishes updated health technology evaluations manual
Following a consultation earlier this year, NICE has published an updated health technology evaluations manual, which describes the methods and processes, including expected timescales, that NICE...
Dame Barbara Hakin’s comment on Government’s 10 year health plan
Dame Barbara Hakin, Chair of the Health Tech Alliance and former Deputy Chief Executive of NHSE, commented on Government's 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS England which was unvelied this morning:...
NHS 10 year health plan
The NHS 10 Year Health Plan, published last Thursday, sets technology, prevention, and neighbourhood care at its core. Major healthtech and procurement reforms include a shift to value-based...