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Chancellor announces government support to millions of self-employed

27 March 2020

Rishi Sunak announces world-leading scheme to support the UK’s self-employed affected by the coronavirus outbreak. direct cash grant of 80% of their profits, up to £2,500 per month latest announcement in an unprecedented package of...
EU Commission to postpone MDR implementation following COVID-19 pandemic

26 March 2020

It was announced this week that the European Commission has announced its intention to postpone the implementation of the new Medical Device Regulation (MDR) following the Coronavirus outbreak. The new regulation was due to come into force on 26th May this...
COVID-19: Call for rapid sanitising technology for ambulances

26 March 2020

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is looking for rapid sanitising technology to speed up the time it takes to clean ambulances to help in the national effort against Coronavirus and save lives. It can take up to 45 minutes to clean ambulances once...
Latest COVID-19: guidance for employees, employers and businesses

26 March 2020

Updated (24 March) guidance for employees, employers and businesses in providing advice about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 from Public Health England and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. Guidance for employers and businesses on...
Coronavirus: ORCHA recommended Apps to help children and young people

26 March 2020

The present COVID-19 situation is stressful for everyone, never mind the youngest within our communities. ORCHA would like to suggest some useful resources that can help to support children and young people during this difficult and uncertain time. Embracing...
NHSX launches new challenge with £500,000 of funding available

26 March 2020

£500,000 of funding is available for technology companies who come up with digital support solutions for people who need to stay at home because of coronavirus. NHSX is calling on all innovators who can support the elderly, vulnerable and self-isolating...
Office for Life Sciences – 19 March Bulletin

20 March 2020

This bulletin aims to keep the life sciences sector up to date on the latest guidance and important information from Government, with a special focus on the Coronavirus (Covid-19). Medilink West Midlands would like to share with our members and networks an...
Coronavirus: PM urges industry to help make NHS ventilators

16 March 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due to speak to engineering firms about whether they can shift production lines to building NHS ventilators. It comes amid growing concern about a shortage of life-saving equipment as coronavirus infections increase. Carmakers and...
Important Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for businesses and employers

12 March 2020

Special Business Readiness Bulletin – Important Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for businesses and employers Medilink Midlands would like to share with you the latest 'Special Business Readiness Bulletin' from the Department for Business,...
New date for SEHTA 2020 International MedTech Expo & Conference

12 March 2020

With the global concern regarding the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) escalating and after discussions with SEHTA’s main partner in the NHS, Kent Surrey Sussex Academic Health Science Network, SEHTA has decided to move its Expo & Conference to...

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