News story: Matt Hancock writes to health and care system on no-deal Brexit planning




News story: DHSC publishes Brexit guidance for pharmaceutical industry and suppliers of medical devices

In his letter to pharmaceutical companies (PDF, 65.9KB, 3 pages) Matt Hancock asks suppliers to:

  • increase their medicines stocks by at least 6 weeks on top of their usual buffer stocks
  • ensure plans are in place to air freight products with a short shelf life that cannot be stockpiled

In his letter to suppliers of medical devices and clinical consumables (PDF, 62.3KB, 2 pages) he says that:

  • separate contingency plans are being developed
  • stock holding at a national level will be increased
  • further information will be provided to industry in September

The Department of Health and Social Care has published additional guidance for the pharmaceutical and medical devices industry.

Six technical notices relating to health have been published by the government, covering:

  • unilateral recognition of batch testing of medicine
  • life sciences IT system
  • life sciences
  • tobacco-related products
  • organs, tissues, cells
  • blood safety and quality standards

Matt Hancock said:

The government has made significant progress in negotiations with the EU and remains confident we will leave with a good deal for both sides, that supports existing and future healthcare collaboration.

However, as a responsible government, we continue to prepare proportionately for all scenarios, including the unlikely outcome that we leave the EU without any deal in March 2019.

Given the significant amount of work that has now been done, I am confident this gives a clear basis for the health and care sector and the life sciences industry to plan so that patients can continue to receive high-quality care unhindered.




Notice: HU12 8TB, Cranswick Country Foods PLC, EPR/BN5726IV/S006: environmental permit issued

The Environment Agency publish surrenders that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit, decision document and site condition report evaluation template for:

  • Operator name: Cranswick Country Foods PLC
  • Installation name: Preston Abattoir
  • Permit number: EPR/BN5726IV/S006



Guidance: Civil nuclear regulation if there’s no Brexit deal

If the UK leaves the EU in March 2019 without a deal, find out how this would affect:

  • nuclear safeguards
  • ownership and movement of nuclear material, equipment and technology
  • management of spent fuel and radioactive waste
  • reporting and notifications to the European Commission.



Guidance: Farm payments if there’s no Brexit deal

If the UK leaves the EU in March 2019 without a deal, find out how this would affect farmers who receive payments under the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) schemes. These include payments under the Basic Payment Scheme.