MHRA crackdown on illegal 'Botox' after victims left seriously ill

MHRA crackdown on illegal 'Botox' after victims left seriously ill

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

The MHRA’s Criminal Enforcement Unit has launched a number of criminal investigations following a spike in hospital admissions believed to be linked to the use of unlicensed botulinum toxin products.

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MHRA joins global network focused on safe use of AI in healthcare

MHRA joins global network focused on safe use of AI in healthcare

By Liz Wells 25 June 2025

The UK has become the first country to join a new global network of health regulators focused on the safe, effective use of AI in healthcare.

Medical device regulation comes into force

By Liz Wells 16 June 2025

A reform of how medical devices are regulated in Great Britain takes effect from today (16 June), as part of MHRA's broader transformation of the UK’s medical device regulatory framework.

Medtech momentum

By Liz Wells 09 June 2025

A Westminster Health Forum event recently looked at the future of the Medtech sector in the UK

Arrests made in MHRA's biggest crackdown on organised medicines trafficking

By Liz Wells 29 April 2025

Twelve suspects have been arrested in dawn raids in the largest criminal investigation into organised medicines trafficking in the history of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency...

New chief executive appointed at MHRA

By Liz Wells 04 March 2025

Lawrence Tallon has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

MHRA trials five AI technologies as part of scheme to change regulatory approach

By Liz Wells 04 December 2024

Five AI technologies have been selected by the MHRA for the AI Airlock, a pilot scheme to better understand how to regulate AI-powered medical devices in a way that that enables getting these types...

MHRA appoints new chair

By Liz Wells 25 November 2024

Professor Anthony Harnden, of Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences and University of Oxford, has been appointed chair of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

MHRA asks doctors to watch out for obesity injection misuse

By Liz Wells 25 October 2024

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is urging healthcare professionals to be alert for patients who may be misusing obesity injections.

MHRA's AI medical device pilot opens for applicants

By Liz Wells 24 September 2024

The MHRA is calling for applications for manufacturers and developers of artificial intelligence (AI) medical devices to join the AI Airlock regulatory sandbox.

New strategy to better communicate benefits and risks of medicines

By Lee Peart 17 September 2024

A new strategy to inform patients and healthcare professionals of the risks and safety of medicines and medical devices has been announced.

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Social Worker - Children's Assessment and Safeguarding

ASYE level £36,363 up to £46,142

North East LincolnshireASYE level £36,363 up to £46,142

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

Technical Officer (CDC)

Grade 7, £28,132 - £30,914

Doncaster, South YorkshireGrade 7, £28,132 - £30,914

RECRUITER: City Of Doncaster Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

Hertfordshire£158,000

RECRUITER: Hertfordshire County Council

frederica-diamanta

Social Worker - Children's Assessment and Safeguarding

ASYE level £36,363 up to £46,142

North East LincolnshireASYE level £36,363 up to £46,142

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

Technical Officer (CDC)

Grade 7, £28,132 - £30,914

Doncaster, South YorkshireGrade 7, £28,132 - £30,914

RECRUITER: City Of Doncaster Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

Hertfordshire£158,000

RECRUITER: Hertfordshire County Council