NHS Confederation welcomes the publication of the Life Sciences Sector Plan

Responding to the government launching a new Life Sciences Sector Plan as part of its flagship Industrial Strategy, Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said:

“Health leaders will welcome the publication of the life sciences sector plan which will play a crucial role in building an NHS that’s fit for the future. Having a thriving UK life sciences and innovation sector is key to ensuring patients get access to the treatments and innovations they need and at the best value to the health system. 

 “For the government’s NHS reforms to succeed a successful life sciences programme is key, and the sector benefits from using the NHS as a testbed and delivery partner for new innovations. We look forward to working with the Office of Life Sciences, the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England to ensure the views of health system leaders are reflected in the implementation of the plan so that it can deliver for both the health system and life sciences sector.”