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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...
MHRA publishes guidance on periodic safety update report
MHRA highlights that manufacturers of medical devices must submit periodic update reports using a new standardised format, safety data and actions taken to address risks. The guidance outlines...
NHS Providers publishes new report on neighbourhood health service
The NHS is prioritising neighbourhood health services by integrating community and primary care to keep patients out of hospital. Trusts across England are already collaborating with local partners...
Government publishes findings of technology adoption review
A government-commissioned review has found that while the UK is strong in research and innovation, it falls behind in adopting new technologies across sectors. The report calls for better...
Government publishes long-awaited industrial strategy
The UK Government has published a refreshed industrial strategy focused on long-term growth, innovation, and productivity. The plan outlines priority sectors including advanced manufacturing, clean...
2025 Spending Review
The 2025 Spending Review outlines a significant commitment to the NHS, with a record increase of £29 billion in annual day-to-day funding. Highlights from the announcement include: A planned...
Government announces new Urgent and Emergency Care Plan
The Government has unveiled a new Urgent and Emergency Care Plan to improve ambulance response times and emergency department performance. Key measures include 500 new ambulances, 40 new same day...
MHRA launches new digital hub in Leeds
MHRA has launched a new digital hub in Leeds, as part of its broader strategy to enhance regulatory agility, strengthen digital capabilities, and deliver better outcomes. The hub will also enable...
ICBs to shrink to 27 clusters
NHSE has shared a map outlining the proposals for the consolidation and merging of ICBs. Under the plans, the 42 ICBs will move to 27 clusters, which are expected by NHSE to have formally merged by...
Medical Devices Regulations 2025 become law
The Medical Devices (Amendment) (Great Britain) Regulations 2025 has become law, marking a significant step in the UK’s post-Brexit regulation. These amendments modify the Medical Devices...
Government to set new ten-year budgets for R&D funding
The Government will be introducing new 10 year budget cycles for certain areas of research and development (R&D) funding to provide greater long-term certainty for research institutions, and...
NHSE’s new blueprint for ICBs
NHSE’s new blueprint for ICBs has been published; setting out a revised approach from 2025/26 as part of the 10-Year Health Plan delivery. The Model ICB Blueprint outlines a significant shift in the...