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MHRA issues patient hoist safety alert following reports of fatal incidents
MHRA issues patient hoist safety alert following reports of fatal incidents

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a National Patient Safety Alert to reduce the risk of death and serious harm from ...

Health Bill: Key developments for BHTA members as legislation moves to House of Lords
Health Bill: Key developments for BHTA members as legislation moves to House of Lords

The Health Bill completed its House of Commons stages on 8 September, following two days of Report Stage debate covering medical device regulation, NHS structures, ...

British Healthcare Trades Industry Awards 2026 shortlists revealed
British Healthcare Trades Industry Awards 2026 shortlists revealed

The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has announced the shortlists for the British Healthcare Trades Industry Awards 2026, recognising outstanding achievements across the healthcare and ...

New report sets out economic case for investment in UK prosthetics and orthotics
New report sets out economic case for investment in UK prosthetics and orthotics

A new independent analysis has set out the economic case for increasing investment in prosthetic and orthotic (P&O) services across the UK. Commissioned by the British ...

Key updates for suppliers from the September NHS Supply Chain webinar
Key updates for suppliers from the September NHS Supply Chain webinar

NHS Supply Chain (NHSSC) has provided suppliers with updates on its Commercial Transformation Programme, cyber security requirements, and approach to social value as part of ...

Urgent Field Safety Notice issued for Convatec Esteem Body™ Soft-Tap Convex Urostomy Pouches
Urgent Field Safety Notice issued for Convatec Esteem Body™ Soft-Tap Convex Urostomy Pouches

Convatec has issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice, dated July 2026, concerning selected batches of its Esteem Body™ Soft-Tap Convex Urostomy Pouches. The manufacturer is ...