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Play a key role in leading LabMed's strategy, governance and external profile. You will help guide LabMed’s scientific direction, support its members, and champion the advancement of laboratory medicine.

The AHA Awards 2026 are a brilliant opportunity to showcase the incredible work happening across laboratory medicine and we’d love to see more LabMed members putting themselves forward.

Presenting a poster is a powerful way to champion your department and share the impact of your work.

Workforce Future | Patients first | Green Labs | LabMedUK26

We have joined forces with the Microbiology Society to respond to the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) consultation on enabling pharmacists flexibilities when dispensing medicines.

A new report from the British Society of Immunology outlines the current state of clinical immunology and allergy services within the NHS.

LabMed members are eligible to apply for a limited number of EFLM bursaries to attend the EFLM Strategic Conference 2026, taking place in Prague.

Joint statement from LabMed, the Royal College of Pathologists and the Institute of Biomedical Science

Ravinder Sodi has been appointed Director of Publications & Communications and Azul Zorzoli has been appointed Chair of the Trainees’ Committee.

The EFLM has announced the 2026 edition of its Scientific Research Grant, designed to encourage innovation and support high-quality research in laboratory medicine across Europe.

LabMed supports independent review, our link to European and global laboratory medicine, National Pathology Week 2025, EDI, Meet the new LabMed workforce leads

LabMed encourages all members to respond to NHS England’s call for evidence on the 10 Year Workforce Plan, open until 7 November 2025.

The IBMS, with support from RCPath and LabMed, has commissioned Lord Patrick Carter of Coles to lead a new independent review of pathology services across the UK.

A new report highlighting the urgent need to prioritise investment in in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) across the NHS. Developed by Roche Diagnostics in partnership with the Institute of Biomedical Science.

The MHRA is seeking feedback from health institutions across Great Britain on the use of the health institution exemption. Deadline: 15 September 2025

NHS 10-Year Plan, Research and Innovation Grant Applications open, Kath Hayden looks back at her time as president, AGM report, bursary reports and more.

All 2025 editions already available and future issues to be added as soon as they are published

The group is conducting a brief survey targeting clinical laboratories worldwide. The questionnaire addresses routine practices in tumour marker use and reporting, and also includes specific questions related to PSA testing.

LabMed has welcomed the publication, recognising it as an important opportunity not just to recover, but to redesign the future of healthcare.

This new guidance reflects evolving workforce needs and acknowledges the increasingly vital role clinical scientists play in consultant-level posts.

Includes LabMed's new strategy, LabMedUK25 2025 Awards, changes to trade union rules and bye-laws

We welcome Ian Godber as new President of the Association for Laboratory Medicine.

We’re getting ready for next year’s event in Birmingham from 8–10 June 2026, and we want your input!

Building on our strong foundation and growing inclusive membership, this new strategy sets out an ambitious agenda to advance laboratory medicine in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

This year’s report reflects big changes for the organisation, including our rebrand to the Association for Laboratory Medicine.

Life in the lab is a brand new 10 episode podcast from the Association for Laboratory Medicine

This guidance document sets out a coordinated, system-level approach to assay performance management across UK diagnostic laboratories.

Full LabMedUK25 programme, Alan Deacon, the new Editor of Lab Tests Online UK, FCS trade union survey: Shaping the future of our organisation

Congratulations to 2024’s successful research and innovation grant applicants.

Includes fantastic articles on the future of pathology and our response to the review of NSHCS.

LabMed submitted the following response to the ongoing independent review of the NSHCS.

London has been selected to host EuroMedLab in 2027

Fen will play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of LabMed.

Recorded short talks from the Pathology Alliance joint event for National Pathology Week

We welcome the focus on expanding services through 7-day community diagnostic centres. However laboratory medicine expertise must be at the heart of their design and delivery.

The Green Champions article is particularly thought provoking and 'Tips of the trade' contains useful information for all our members, from trainee up to consultant level.

Congratulations to this year’s winner of the Gaddie Award, Alexandra Matthews.

Take your Career to the next level with our latest opportunities.

Applications now open. This year’s categories have been refreshed – being brought into closer alignment with the key themes which are identified in the ‘Healthcare Science in Scotland: Defining Our Strategic Approach’ paper.

LabMed has submitted a response to the NHSE 10 year plan with a particular focus on the three shifts in priorities outlined in the NHSE consultation that proposed to move care from hospitals to communities.

We are delighted to announce that we are partnering with UNIVANTS and Abbott Diagnostics to host the winners of the 2025 UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence awards at LabMedUK25.

Whether you're looking to move up the ladder or give back to your profession, learn how you can use your LabMed membership to maximise opportunities and satisfaction in your career.

The benevolent fund is arguably the most valuable and crucial benefit you have access to. It can ensure a little security when life takes an unexpected turn.

LabMed will prepare a detailed response to ensure the voice of laboratory medicine is integral to the future of healthcare.

The latest issue of LabMed News Includes LabMed book giveaway, access new renal resources and much more.

For a limited time only we’re giving away our remaining stocks of the following textbooks, which are still useful in current clinical practice.

You can now find the latest recommendations for acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the kidney failure risk equation (KFRE) in our new ‘renal resources’ section on the LabMed website.

The latest issue of LabMed News is available. Includes reports from our AGM and LabMedUK24, President's Shield award, and Global Health Workforce project update. Read it here.

Awardees announced for the Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine’s COVID-19 Scientific Scholarship supported by Abbott

The ACB welcomes the GIRFT Report for Pathology published today following many years of hard work and fact finding by the Pathology GIRFT team.

In light of global shortages of blood tube products NHS England and NHS Scotland have issued guidance to apply to every site regardless of system being used in order to balance demand.

Applications for ACB Research & Innovation Grants are now being accepted by the Scientific Affairs and Clinical Practice committee.

Statement on BBC Panorama – ‘Undercover - Inside the Covid Testing Lab’ broadcast on Monday 29th March 2021, 7.30pm BBC1.