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10 Nov 2021

Covid-19 Mass Testing Centres

Following the suspension of a COVID-19 testing laboratory in Wolverhampton, the IBMS publicly reiterates the need for a regulated workforce and laboratory accreditation for mass testing centres.

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02 Sep 2021

Blood tube shortage

The IBMS wishes to provide clarification on the Becton Dickinson shortage of blood test tubes affecting the NHS and the implications for pathology services.

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09 Mar 2021

Role Requirements and Banding for Scientists undertaking Reporting within Cellular Pathology departments

In response to service need, and with the support from all UK health departments, the IBMS and the Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) have jointly developed and introduced a UK wide recognised training and examination framework to enable the scientist workforce to take on certain functions that have previously been the sole responsibility of medically qualified staff.

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