DHSC has unveiled their new health in data strategy entitled: “Data saves lives: reshaping health and social care with data”.

This week we are featuring Dr John Tyson who is Head of the Innovation Lab, part of Newcastle Hospitals, who explains what a day in his life is like.

Since their rollout last year, Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) – now over 90 in number – have delivered a million tests and checks which have proved vital in freeing up hospital capacity and clearing the diagnostic backlog.

The comprehensive independent report – authored by General Sir Gordon Messenger and Dame Linda Pollard – has been welcomed by the Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid who has pledged to accept all seven of their recommendations.

Despite warnings from leading scientists, the Government have stated that they are willing to walk away from Horizon Europe and establish an alternative fund.

Lord Kamall signed a memorandum of understanding with his Swedish counterpart last week, cementing a cooperative relationship on life sciences between the two nations.

The new Director, Dr Gail Marzetti, will help lead the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

The allocations set out how it will invest £25 billion in world-class research and innovation that will deliver benefits for communities across the UK.

The Procurement Bill, currently going through Parliament, will replace 350 EU-era procurement rules with a simpler, more flexible system.

New combined tests deliver highly accurate point-of-care detection for SARS-CoV-2, Flu A, Flu B and RSV – boosting infection control in hospitals and speeding patient access to urgent care.