Insights

Guest blog by Tom Morton, Founder of Archangel Cloud

The Life Sciences Strategy for Scotland sets out a long-term vision to grow a world-leading, innovation-driven sector by 2035. This update highlights the strategy’s priorities, its focus on collaboration across industry and government, and the opportunities it creates for advancing health, research and economic growth.

Guest blog by Philip Craig, Business Development Director – Public Sector at Atos #LocalGovTransformation

Last week at the Welsh Government Investment Summit, leaders from across the life sciences sector came together to showcase how Wales is building a complete ecosystem to drive health innovation, economic growth and global competitiveness.

Throughout November, members continued to come together to strengthen collaboration and reflect on the evolving priorities shaping health and social care delivery.

The UK-US pharmaceuticals agreement marks a major step forward for investment, innovation and patient access. With new tariff-free trade, updated NICE thresholds and VPAG reforms, the UK is creating the right environment for a thriving life sciences ecosystem.

Last week, the Health and Social Care programme team at techUK convened NHS leaders to present the ongoing work of the NHS product and platforms workstream.

In a recent industry briefing hosted by techUK, Helen Thomas, Chief Executive, and Ifan Evans, Director of Strategy at Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW), shared DHCW’s Strategic Roadmap for 2026. The session explored how Wales is leveraging its unique context to deliver integrated, patient-centred services and create a digitally enabled health system that is secure, sustainable, and inclusive.

Guest blog by Jamie Innes, Product Director at Inhealthcare

As the NHS charts its course for the next decade, its ability to build and sustain a resilient, skilled, and adaptable workforce will define the success of its long-term health ambitions. techUK and its members have submitted a comprehensive response to the Government’s call for evidence on the NHS 10-Year Workforce Plan.