MHRA will consult later this year on the indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced important new steps to secure access for patients to the latest medical technologies available in…
The NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England: Key policies for assistive tech professionals
The UK Government has published the long-awaited NHS 10-year plan, which sets out the government’s priorities and policies for the health service in England. Entitled…
Those affected by upcoming PIP changes will receive 13 weeks of financial support under new bill
Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) introduced new measures to Parliament on 18 June 2025, which will see…
Fewer people to receive PIP under government welfare reforms
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has proposed a raft of reforms to the health and disability benefits system…
Government publishes plan for stakeholders to follow to safeguard telecare users ahead of digital switchover
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) have published a new policy paper that sets…
Thousands of people with hearing loss will have access to groundbreaking new hearing aid devices
Fresh guidance has been published by the UK Government to give businesses around the world the green light to sell certain pioneering hearing aids in…
AUTUMN BUDGET 2024: Key points for the assistive tech sector
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves Yesterday (30 October 2024), Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered the Labour Party’s Autumn Budget to Parliament, detailing…
Proposed MHRA framework aims to reduce duplication of medical device assessments internationally
Yesterday, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) published a statement of policy intent for international recognition of medical devices, which includes some assistive…
Medical device suppliers to adopt globally recognised coding standards for product identification under new policy
To accelerate traceability of medical devices, NHS Supply Chain has launched a new policy on Data Standards for Supplier Product Coding. According to NHS Supply…
2023 to 2025 Better Care Fund policy framework: Details for the assistive tech sector
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) and the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) have published a new policy paper that…