July Summary | What the techUK Health and Social Care Programme Delivered
This month marked a pivotal step for the health and care industry following the publication of the 10-year health plan and the life sciences sector plan, and the MHRA’s response to its 2024 consultation on medical devices regulation. The techUK team engaged in extensive discussions with the Council, life sciences working group, and members to analyse these developments and chart the path forward.
While the industry awaits the implementation procedures for the 10-Year Health Plan , techUK is preparing to deliver an unprecedented final quarter of 2025, featuring more events and opportunities than ever before.
Flagship Events will deliver High-Profile Leadership Engagement
Our flagship events have secured confirmed keynote speeches from distinguished public sector leaders:
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Sir James Mackey, NHS Chief Executive, and Vin Diwakar, National Director of Transformation (interim) at the Health and Care Summit
SME Support Initiative
This quarter, techUK is strengthening its support for SMEs with several key initiatives:
Evidence Pack Publication
In conjunction with the Summit, we are publishing an evidence pack designed to spotlight how SME solutions can support the 10-Year Health Plan vision. This report will showcase both individual SMEs and collaborative partnerships, creating a valuable resource for industry and public sector stakeholders alike.
This initiative aims to:
Submission deadline: 15 August
For detailed information on the submission process, please visit this page.
International Trade Support
SMEs expanding internationally are invited to contribute to our trade programme's research. We're developing a report that addresses the challenges SMEs face in international expansion and will provide the Government with targeted policy recommendations.
Contact: [email protected]
Key Events Overview
techUK Roundtable with Sonia Patel NHS CTO: Building the NHS Digital & Data Blueprint
NHS England CTO Sonia Patel led a comprehensive roundtable with industry representatives to discuss the development of the NHS Digital & Data Blueprint.
Stotles x techUK Webinar on AI and Emerging Technology in Healthcare
Stotles explored how suppliers can seize emerging opportunities in AI and digital technologies as the NHS undergoes major transformation.
NHSBT DASP Pre-Market Engagement – Roundtable Insight
The session allowed suppliers to share insights on building a scalable, resilient, and digitally enabled platform that enhances donor and session management while meeting clinical and user needs.
Event round-up: Cloud transformation and the NHS
techUK convened industry leaders and public sector experts to explore how cloud technology can enhance public service delivery.
Event Round-Up | Health Foundation Industry Briefing on NHS & Social Care Digitisation
The Health Foundation to share key findings from their recent report on the investment needed to digitise the NHS and adult social care.
Health, Social Care, and Life Sciences Policy Review (Q2)
Key developments included the 10-Year Health Plan's focus on digitalisation and prevention, structural changes within DHSC-NHSE leadership, and new initiatives like the NHS App roadmap and the Single Patient Record.
News and Insights
MHRA Publishes Government Response on Medical Device Regulation
The MHRA published the UK Government’s response to its 2024 consultation on medical device regulation, outlining reforms aimed at modernising market access in Great Britain.
Health and Social Care Programme activities
techUK is helping its members navigate the complex space of digital health in the UK to ensure our NHS and social care sector is prepared for the challenges of the future. We help validate new ideas and build impactful strategies, ultimately ensuring that members are market-ready. Visit the programme page here.
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