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Medical Technology Strategy

The Department of Health and Social Care is developing a Medical Technology Strategy to guide how the NHS adopts and integrates new medical devices, digital technologies, and regenerative medicine innovations. The strategy addresses digital transformation challenges, high-cost medical device commissioning, and AI regulation in healthcare, with coordination across NHS England and consideration of international regulatory frameworks.

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2026

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an a) estimate of the number of NHS refrigerators and other medical equipment containing cellular internet of

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an a) estimate of the number of NHS refrigerators and other medical equipment containing cellular internet of things modules manufactured by Chinese companies and …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration his Department has given to the integration of recommendations from the Getting It Right First Time programme for gastroent

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration his Department has given to the integration of recommendations from the Getting It Right First Time programme for gastroenterology into the national quality strategy.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the reliability of AI systems in supporting medical diagnosis, particularly in cases where patient data is incomplete; and what steps

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the reliability of AI systems in supporting medical diagnosis, particularly in cases where patient data is incomplete; and what steps they are taking to ensure that appropriate safeguards a

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the role of AI tools in supporting the early detection and diagnosis of cardiovascular conditions; and what steps they are taking to s

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the role of AI tools in supporting the early detection and diagnosis of cardiovascular conditions; and what steps they are taking to support the safe and effective adoption of …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the liver transformation programme led by the Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Clinical Reference Group will include a specific work stream

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the liver transformation programme led by the Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Clinical Reference Group will include a specific work stream to help address the unmet clinical need in metabolic …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the increased health costs caused by AI displacement in the workforce and associated stresses; and if

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the increased health costs caused by AI displacement in the workforce and associated stresses; and if he will make a statement.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the role of AI in supporting personalised healthcare and extending patient life expectancy; and what plans they have to develop a stra

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the role of AI in supporting personalised healthcare and extending patient life expectancy; and what plans they have to develop a strategy for safe and effective integration of AI …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Merron on 4 March (HL14724), whether NHS England has provided guidance to integrated care boards in the current planning roun

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Merron on 4 March (HL14724), whether NHS England has provided guidance to integrated care boards in the current planning round to include robotic assisted surgery adoption trajecto

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the use of AI and data analytics platforms by the NHS, including in partnerships with private technology providers; and what steps the

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the use of AI and data analytics platforms by the NHS, including in partnerships with private technology providers; and what steps they are taking to ensure that use of …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to his Department's Pandemic Preparedness Strategy: building our capabilities, published on 25 March 2026, (a) who wrote the do

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to his Department's Pandemic Preparedness Strategy: building our capabilities, published on 25 March 2026, (a) who wrote the document and (b) whether AI technology was involved.

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2025

4 events
13 Oct 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Health and Social Care Update

UIN: HCWS955 I would like to inform the House of several updates from the Department of Health and Social Care over the conference recess.National Commission on the Regulation of AI in Healthcare:This Government has established the National Commission into the …

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2024

9 events
4 Apr 2024 | Policy paper Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department of Health and Social Care linked

Government response to the Regulatory Horizons Council report on neurotechnology

Minister for Science, Research and Innovation and Minister of State for Health and Secondary Care have responded to recommendations made by the Regulatory Horizons Council on the regulation of neurotechnology.

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27 Mar 2024 | Written evidence linked

The Urology Trade Association told us in written evidence that it was concerned that the current focus by NHS procurement on acquisition costs alone is failing to acknowledge the importance of value for money across the whole patient pathway, and that lowest price does not always translate to best value for patients.43 The Medical Technology Group (MTG) argued that the overall value of products is often overlooked by NHS Supply Chain compared to the costs of the initial procurement of the pro...

The Urology Trade Association told us in written evidence that it was concerned that the current focus by NHS procurement on acquisition costs alone is failing to acknowledge the importance of value for money across the whole patient pathway, and …

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11 Mar 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Equity in Medical Devices

UIN: HCWS329 The NHS is committed to upholding high standards in medical device safety. In response to emerging evidence of potential ethnic and other unfair biases in the design and use of some medical devices commonly used in the NHS, …

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11 Mar 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Equity in Medical Devices

UIN: HLWS326 My Rt Hon Friend the Minister of State (Minister for Health and Secondary Care) (Andrew Stephenson) has made the the following Written Statement:The NHS is committed to upholding high standards in medical device safety. In response to emerging …

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2023

2 events
28 Nov 2023 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

First Aid

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Home Office's publication entitled Manchester Arena Inquiry Volume 2: Emergency Response, published in November 2022, what steps she is taking to ensure Public Access Trauma …

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22 Mar 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Cyber Security Strategy

UIN: HLWS649 I am pleased to announce the publication of the Cyber Security Strategy for Health and Adult Social Care to 2030. The strategy sets out a vision to 2030 for a health and social care sector that is resilient …

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2022

5 events
29 Jun 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Health and Social Care Update

UIN: HLWS155 My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Sajid Javid) has made the following written statement:I would like to inform the House that A Plan for Digital Health and Social Care has been …

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27 Jun 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Medical Devices Update

UIN: HCWS142 Leaving the European Union has provided a unique opportunity for the United Kingdom to improve the medical device regulatory regime and exercise our new powers as a sovereign regulator, creating a world-leading regime that prioritises patient safety while...

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27 Jun 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Medical Devices Update

UIN: HLWS138 My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Sajid Javid) has made the following written statement: Leaving the European Union has provided a unique opportunity for the United Kingdom to improve the medical …

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2021

5 events
23 Nov 2021 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

NHS Update

UIN: HCWS414 Yesterday we announced to the House of Commons our intention to centralise NHS workforce and technology to prioritise better care for patients. Health Education England?(HEE), NHS Digital?(NHSD)?and NHSX will become part of NHS England and Improvement?(NH...

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7 Jul 2021 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Life Sciences Vision

UIN: HCWS156 My noble Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Innovation) (Lord Bethell), has made the following written statement:In ‘Build Back Better: our plan for growth’, the Government committed to publishing a series of Sector Visions t...

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7 Jul 2021 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Life Sciences Vision

UIN: HLWS151 In ‘Build Back Better: our plan for growth’, the Government committed to publishing a series of Sector Visions that back the sectors and technologies that will shape the UK’s future. I am delighted to announce the publication of …

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22 Jun 2021 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Publication of the draft Health and Care Data Strategy

UIN: HLWS106 My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Matt Hancock) has today made the following written ministerial statement:I would like to inform the House that the draft strategy ‘Data Saves Lives: Reshaping health …

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2018

3 events

2017

1 event