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Nigel Brokenshire re-elected as chair and Alex Eavis re-elected as vice-chair of the techUK Life Sciences Working Group

techUK’s Life Sciences Working Group is pleased to share its 2026 priorities and work programme – a member driven plan shaped through nominations, consultation and a strategic planning session held at the end of 2025.

The NHS has announced the next phase of its supply chain engagement, setting out plans to work more closely with suppliers on future priorities and delivery. The update outlines how engagement will support efficiency, resilience and long-term improvement across the supply chain.

The government have finally published an impact statement of the 10 Year Health Plan. It is fair to say that this falls short of an implementation plan, as there remains a lack of timelines and financial frameworks included to work from and measure impact.

techUK’s winter supplier summit brought together senior leaders from government and industry to take stock of progress on digital reform and, crucially, to focus on what comes next. With strategic direction now well established, the conversation has shifted decisively toward delivery, collaboration and execution at scale.

On the 19 January techUK convened industry leaders for a briefing on the progress of the NHS England Single Patient Record.

We are collecting case studies from companies that have supported councils or other public sector bodies in delivering mergers, to showcase best practice.

techUK is seeking evidence to inform its response to the MHRA consultation on AI regulation, gathering views from across the sector on key challenges and considerations. Submissions will help shape industry input into how AI technologies are regulated within medicines and healthcare.

In a recent market engagement roundtable hosted by techUK, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) shared its vision for a new Planning and Supply Chain Solution (PSCS) to strengthen resilience, improve operational efficiency, and ensure continuity of critical services. The session explored NHSBT’s objectives, procurement approach, and opportunities for industry collaboration ahead of a future tender.

A look back at the priorities, partnerships and progress that shaped 2025. Highlights from a year of collaboration across health and social care.