An OVID Health article by Ollie George Earlier this summer, the UK government unveiled an ambitious Life Sciences Sector Plan, aiming to position the country as a global leader in health innovation, clinical research, and life sciences investment. It was a bold vision – one that promised to harness the UK’s rich ecosystem of research institutions, …
An OVID Health article by David Talbot The Government is clearly committed to creating a more agile, proportionate and innovation-friendly regulatory system for the UK health and life sciences sector, but at what risk? When Labour sent a missive to leading regulators last Christmas, across a vast array of sectors, asking for them to come …
An OVID Health article by Anna Parnanen As England prepares its first men’s health strategy, women’s health risks deprioritisation – and not many seem to notice. In April 2025, the government launched a call for evidence to shape England’s first-ever men’s health strategy, representing an important and overdue recognition of the distinct health challenges men …
An OVID Health article by David Talbot The Government is launching its long-awaited 10-Year Plan for the NHS. Will it “fundamentally rewire” the health service, as the PM and Health Secretary will say later today? From National to Neighbourhood At the core of the 10-Year vision is to fundamentally remodel the NHS’ current behemothic, command …
Here’s our round-up of SXSW London insights at the conclusion of a packed festival-conference. While SXSW is not a health conference or a life sciences event, at OVID we’re health change makers (as are our clients)—so what better place to explore creative and cutting-edge innovations than at SXSW’s first outing outside of Texas around the …
The room was packed for OVID Health's recent breakfast event, Navigating the Future of the NHS, and no wonder – policy and government affairs professionals are navigating a constantly-changing, complex landscape. But will NHS reforms deliver better outcomes for patients, or just another layer of distraction? Here are four reflections in honour of our brilliant ...
An OVID Health article by Jenna Blatt In a turbulent political world, where healthcare systems struggle to cope with ageing and increasingly sick patient populations, it is more important than ever to understand diabetes, both in diagnosis and policy terms. For this reason, Jenna Blatt, Account Executive at OVID Health, sat down with Tom Gordon, …
Yesterday morning, the Prime Minister blindsided most of Westminster and Whitehall when he announced plans to abolish NHS England (NHSE) as part of wider efforts to cut bureaucracy and streamline government. This is undeniably a watershed moment for the NHS, with decision-making powers shifting back to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) over ...
Today – on Rare Disease Day – the Government unveiled the England Rare Diseases Action Plan 2025. It marks a key step in maintaining momentum in the care and support of those affected by rare conditions before the UK Rare Diseases Framework expires in 2026. The Rare Diseases Action Plan outlines how the health system …
After days of drip-feeding highlights to the media, Lord Darzi’s report on the state of the NHS in England was published in full on Thursday, 12th September. The week started out with details of the poor state of children’s health, with early data revealing: an increase in mental health referrals; longer waiting times for …
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