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At #DIA2025, MHRA leaders shared how we’re shaping the future of regulation, to deliver safe, effective access to medical innovation while maintaining public trust and transparency. Thank you to all who joined! Read more here 🔗 bit.ly/3TyOM6E

☀️ As the UK heads into the heart of summer, we are reinforcing essential safety advice for anyone using medicines or medical devices. 🎒 Watch the video and read the full guidance: bit.ly/46l977n #SummerReady #MHRA

📣 From today, UK hospitals and clinics can carry out the final steps of making advanced personalised medicines – like CAR-T cancer therapies – on-site. This world first move supports faster access to cutting-edge, time-critical treatments for patients. bit.ly/4me8mBL

Last week marked the 40th MHRA Global Influenza Meeting – 20 years of bringing together global experts to ensure safe, effective flu vaccines each year. From strain selection to pandemic planning, MHRA leads global regulatory collaboration 🌍 🔗 bit.ly/4m54Jhf

🛎️The Interim Devices Working Group is looking to appoint one lay member to the Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Expert Advisory Group (PRAS EAG). To find out more and to apply, visit 🔗 bit.ly/3KxAVdc

💬 The Yellow Card Biobank, a collaboration between the MHRA and Genomics England, is recruiting people who have been diagnosed with acute pancreatitis while taking a GLP-1 for weight loss or for diabetes T2, recently or in the past. Find out more:  bit.ly/3IvveOv

🌤️ Some medicines can make your skin burn more easily – even in mild sun. Check the leaflet or ask your pharmacist if you’re unsure. More heatwave tips 👉 bit.ly/4eIyFNL

💧 On diuretics or blood pressure meds? Hot weather can make you lose more fluid – increasing the risk of dizziness, fainting or dehydration. Stay cool and sip water. More heatwave tips 👉 bit.ly/4eIyFNL

📣☀️ Did you know heat can stop medicines working properly? Store them below 25°C – not in hot cars, bags or sunny windowsills. More heatwave tips 👉 bit.ly/4eIyFNL

🧪 Better, safer testing for serious diseases like HIV and Hepatitis is coming. The UK is adopting EU standards for high-risk #IVD devices to improve reliability and speed up access. 🔍 Read more: bit.ly/44FrDVm #PatientSafety #PublicHealth

📍 This week we visited @CamBioCampus — a global life sciences leader. 🧬 We saw innovation in genomics, haematology & AI applications for Sickle Cell care. 👏 Huge thanks to the brilliant teams who hosted us! #Genomics #SickleCell #AIinHealthcare

📣 The 10-Year Health Plan confirms the Patient Safety Commissioner will now be hosted by the MHRA. We’re proud to continue collaborating closely with Dr Henrietta Hughes and her team on essential patient safety work. 🔗 Read the joint statement: bit.ly/3ZZA4tf

🛎️The Interim Devices Working Group is looking to appoint one lay member to the Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Expert Advisory Group (PRAS EAG). To find out more and to apply, visit 🔗 bit.ly/3KxAVdc

🛎️The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) is looking to appoint an expert in Endocrinology / Menopause management to the Medicines for Women's Health Expert Advisory Group. To find out more about this role and to apply, visit 🔗 bit.ly/3KgTpxb

📢 The UK is the first country to join a new global network of health regulators focused on safe, effective use of AI in healthcare. Led by @MHRAgovuk, this will help get trusted AI tools into the NHS faster for patients. #AI #HealthTech

🎤 Live today at #RCPsychIC: Holly Coole & Francesca Edelmann (MHRA) & Grace Gatera (Wellcome) are speaking at the “Mind meets machine” panel on co-production, regulation & safety in digital mental health tools. 🔗 bit.ly/42xamL7

🎤 Speaker spotlight: On 23 June, Holly Coole & Francesca Edelmann (MHRA) & Grace Gatera (Wellcome) join the “Mind meets machine” panel at #RCPsychIC to explore AI, ethics & safety in mental health tech. 🔗 bit.ly/42xamL7

Join our session at #DIA2025 📍 Room 151B, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C.| 🗓️ 17 June | ⏰ 08:30–09:30 Hear from MHRA leadership on regulatory strategy, innovation, and the future of UK healthcare regulation.

AI, ethics, lived experience & digital safety in mental health. Holly Coole and Francesca Edelmann (MHRA) & Grace Gatera join a powerful #RCPsychIC session on co-producing ethical digital tools for mental health care. 🧠 “Mind meets machine” – 23 June 🔗 bit.ly/42xamL7

📣 We’re opening a new MHRA digital hub in Leeds – bringing regulation closer to innovation. It’s a key part of our plan to deliver faster, more agile regulation & boost regional partnerships. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3FIcZEo #PlacesForGrowth #Leeds #Innovation