The Chamber hosts the only region-wide, curated industry working group for the health and life sciences (HLS) sector.  We bring together industry leaders from global corporates, SMEs and spin-outs; academics and researchers; NHS hospital trusts and government representatives.

Inspired by the call from the Office for Life Sciences to bring together the industry cluster located across the region, our ambition remains to foster collaboration, information and knowledge exchange and advance the Thames Valley’s global reputation for HLS.  The continued importance, and value, of our working group is recognised by government in the invitation we receive to comment on government policy (most recently the Industrial Strategy white paper) and through our lobbying work in representing the business interests of the sector.

In July, we will be looking specifically at one of the working groups ‘manifesto’ asks and considering improvements for regulatory pathways that can get the get the best care to patients. Shaping healthcare and steering healthcare towards excellence, equity, and compassion the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have an industry leading role to consider and address our future challenges and opportunities for health and care system, ensure value for money, and provide people with access to the best quality care.

Speaker

Dr Sam Roberts, Chief Executive, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

Please note that this working group is by invitation only, with priority given to our members, companies from the health and life sciences sector or having an evidentially connection, through their supply chain. Please contact the Business Representation & Policy team for more information.

Photo Credit: University of Reading