medical devices

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Lawrence Tallon, chief executive at MHRA
20 February 2026

MHRA consults on indefinite recognition of CE-marked MedTech

The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain.
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Dr Henrietta Hughes
19 November 2025

We need to ensure that AI in healthcare is safe, fast and trusted

A new commission will help ensure that the UK's regulatory system can cope with AI, writes Henrietta Hughes, patient safety
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Woman in lab coat looking in microscope
3 July 2025

NICE welcomes the equal treatment of health tech with medicines

NICE has welcomed the inclusion of a rules-based pathway for medical technologies in the government's upcoming NHS 10 year health
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A photo showing a birds-eye view of a cup of coffee, with the words "Digital Health coffee time" in white text overlaid in the foreground
17 June 2025

Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕

This edition of Coffee Time includes the launch of a digital reminder service for medication intake and the UK's AI
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Delivery driver standing outside van
13 June 2025

Doccla teams with Gophr for same-day delivery of medical devices

A partnership between Doccla and Gophr is supporting the rapid deployment of medical devices to patients and hospital sites to
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An older woman with glasses measuring her blood pressure in her living room using an arm pressure gauge and small medical device
4 April 2025

Project launched to develop adaptive 4D health tech devices

UK researchers have launched a project to improve how medical devices respond to changes in the body over time.
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An older woman with glasses measuring her blood pressure in her living room using an arm pressure gauge and small medical device
22 January 2025

MHRA issues guidance on medical device surveillance regulation

MHRA has issued fresh guidance to help medical device manufacturers prepare for upcoming regulatory changes.
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DHSC
14 March 2024

DHSC outlines plans to tackle ethnic and other biases in medical devices

Earlier this week, the Department of Health and Social Care announced its plan to tackle ethnic and other biases in
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Coffee Time Briefing
10 January 2024

Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕ 

Today's briefing covers a pioneering health and care apprenticeship program in East Anglia and Qure.ai announcing its 13th FDA clearance.
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4 January 2024

ivWatch uses algorithm to reduce injuries from faulty intravenous lines 

Extravasation can cause serious and sometimes lasting injuries. An American company, ivWatch, is piloting a product to lessen the risk. 
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