Harnessing AI for healthcare

Harnessing AI for healthcare

By Lee Peart 27 October 2025

We report back from The Health Foundation’s conference in London this month exploring the opportunities and challenges posed by AI adoption in healthcare

MHRA study to look at whether AI could predict drug interactions

By Liz Wells 22 October 2025

A new study will use AI and NHS data to predict side effects from drug combinations before they reach patients.

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Tools selected for next phase of MHRA's AI Airlock programme

Tools selected for next phase of MHRA's AI Airlock programme

By Liz Wells 16 October 2025

Seven emerging AI healthcare technologies have been selected for the second phase of the MHRA’s AI Airlock programme.

UK and US regulators forge new collaboration on medical technologies and AI

By Liz Wells 09 October 2025

The MHRA has outlined moves to deepen collaboration with the US on medical technology regulation, with initiatives to accelerate innovation, strengthen patient safety, and reduce transatlantic barr...

UK clinical trial approval times twice as fast with AI and reforms

By Liz Wells 07 October 2025

The time it takes to approve clinical trials in the UK has been cut by more than half – from an average of 91 days to just 41 days – after major reforms and the introduction of digital platforms at...

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

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).

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Head of Youth Justice & Contextual Safeguarding

£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

Kirklees, West Yorkshire £62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Casual Early Years Practitioner

£24,796 FTE

North East Lincolnshire£24,796 FTE

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

Communications Support Officer - Children's Fostering Team

£25,583

North East Lincolnshire£25,583

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

frederica-diamanta

Head of Youth Justice & Contextual Safeguarding

£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

Kirklees, West Yorkshire £62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Casual Early Years Practitioner

£24,796 FTE

North East Lincolnshire£24,796 FTE

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

Communications Support Officer - Children's Fostering Team

£25,583

North East Lincolnshire£25,583

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council