The value of a point-of-care testing (POCT) service cannot be judged simply by the number of tests performed or the speed at which results are produced. A well-governed service must demonstrate that testing is efficient, clinically effective, safe, reliable and appropriate. Key performance indicators (KPIs) provide a structured method of measuring these characteristics and identifying…
Tony Cambridge, Independent Consultant-Diagnostics and Innovation I work with many companies in the Life Sciences sector, and I repeatedly hear the same message- ‘We have the technology and clinical evidence, but it can take years to penetrate the marketplace and achieve routine use in healthcare.’ The development of new diagnostics and medical devices has accelerated…
Executive summary The NHS in England is entering its most significant structural and operational change since the introduction of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) in 2022. The direction of travel is set out in the 10-Year Health Plan for England, published in July 2025, which seeks to move the NHS from a hospital-centred, reactive service towards…
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) services across the NHS are facing growing pressures, with delayed calprotectin test results often slowing clinical decision making and forcing clinicians to treat empirically. In this Q&A, Steve Smith, Group Director and Co-Founder of Networking Health, discusses the current challenges faced by patients and providers, and describes how faster, home-based calprotectin…
Transforming the NHS: Progress, Ambition and Friction One Year into the 10-Year Health Plan When the UK government published Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England in July 2025, it framed the moment as a decisive break from a hospital-centric, reactive model of care. Life expectancy had stalled, public satisfaction with the…
Every day across the National Health Service, tens of thousands of urine samples are collected in hospitals, GP surgeries, and community clinics. To go through this entire complex, resource heavy logistical chain only to generate an inconclusive result is a tragic waste of NHS money and a crisis generating failed care for women. Think of…
An independent review of UK pathology services, commissioned by the Institute of Biomedical Science and chaired by Lord Carter of Coles.
Introduction The expansion of POCT has improved patient outcomes by reducing turnaround times, accelerating diagnosis, and facilitating earlier treatment. However, the growth of decentralized testing has also introduced significant challenges related to governance, quality assurance, training, accreditation, connectivity, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Unlike traditional laboratory testing, POCT is frequently performed by non-laboratory staff, increasing…
POCTInnovators were invited to attend the i-STAT User Network meeting held in London. The programme included customers using or evaluating the i-STAT devices, each feeding back on their experiences, showcasing the utility and performance of this versatile diagnostic platform. The day was a great opportunity for sharing best practices and discussing innovation in point of…
New dedicated veterinary diagnostics brand combines HORIBA’s analytical expertise with intuitive, multispecies solutions Montpellier, France (21 May, 2026) – HORIBA, a global leader in analytical and measurement technology, has announced the launch of Yumivet, its new veterinary diagnostics brand, alongside the introduction of a dedicated solution, the Yumivet VH2500 hematology analyzer. Designed to support the…