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…
UK Government announces NHS collaboration and growth opportunities for UK medtech
The UK Government has launched a new Life Sciences Sector Plan as part of the government’s flagship Industrial Strategy, setting out a 10-year mission to…
Portable modular solution aims to transform therapy through soft robotics and gamified exercises
Medtech startup Bioliberty has launched Lifehub Clinic, which is a portable, modular solution to assist therapists with delivering high-intensity, engaging therapy in clinical settings. This…
Clinicians, academics, and medtech staff to take part in an interactive day of knowledge exchange
A newly announced event is set to offer a “vibrant innovation showcase dedicated to advancing the future of healthcare technology” during this year’s Glasgow Tech…
“World’s first” continuous movement system aims to revolutionise pressure care in the UK
A “transformative” pressure care solution, called Tidewave, which gently and continuously moves the user in harmony with their support surface, is now available in the…
Survey reveals 73 percent of the public advocate making better use of technology within the NHS
A new survey of the public published by the Health Foundation and Ipsos shows that making it easier to get appointments at GP practices has risen…
Let’s Get It Clear: Design for Life Roadmap
The recently published DHSC policy paper 'Design for Life Roadmap' concerns the building of a circular economy for medical technology, but are its timescales ambitious…
Consultation calls on patients and clinicians to share their views on new medtech devices
NHS patients in England will benefit from faster access to the most innovative and cutting-edge medical technologies under new plans. Proposals set out in…
New regulations to enhance the UK’s ability to benefit from rapidly advancing assistive technology
A new roadmap has been set out for the development of new and robust regulations for medical devices in the UK, which includes assistive technologies…
£30m to be invested in innovative medtech in England for the NHS
Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has unveiled £30 million government funding in innovative medical technology…