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Field Safety Notice issued for Invacare Robin chargers used with ceiling hoists
Field Safety Notice issued for Invacare Robin chargers used with ceiling hoists

The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) is aware of a Field Safety Notice issued by BHTA member company Invacare concerning certain Invacare Robin chargers used ...

James Murray appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
James Murray appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

The Rt Hon James Murray MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care following the resignation of The Rt Hon Wes ...

King's Speech 2026: Key bills for BHTA members to be aware of
King’s Speech 2026: Key bills for BHTA members to be aware of

The UK Government has published the King’s Speech 2026, setting out its proposed legislative programme for the next parliamentary session. Several proposed bills could affect BHTA ...

BHTA members asked to share views on proposed pre-market medical device regulations
BHTA members asked to share views on proposed pre-market medical device regulations

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published proposed new pre-market regulatory requirements for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices entering ...

Office for Life Sciences appoints new Director
Office for Life Sciences appoints new Director

The Office for Life Sciences (OLS) has announced the appointment of Kenan Poleo as Director, effective from May 2026. Kenan succeeds Roz Campion and will lead ...

BHTA releases exclusive insight into NHS Supply Chain artificial limb framework
BHTA releases exclusive insight into NHS Supply Chain artificial limb framework

The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has produced a new report analysing product spend within the NHS Supply Chain Framework for Artificial Limb Components and ...