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Equity in Medical Devices
11 March 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the issue of potential ethnic biases in medical devices used by the NHS and the publication of a final report from an Independent Review into Equity in Medical Devices.
Action Requested
The Government has endorsed the recommendations of the independent review panel and is committed to ensuring equitable practices throughout the medical device life cycle, while welcoming ongoing collaboration with industry partners for optimal care delivery.
Key Facts
- The Independent Review was commissioned by former Secretary of State Sajid Javid MP.
- The final report includes 18 recommendations aimed at addressing biases in medical devices.
- The Government’s response has been published alongside the final report on GOV.UK.
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