We're launching a joint report with
@AbbottNews
: "Community Diagnostics: Scaling Point-of-Care Testing for Patient-Centred Outcomes". It provides a POCT roadmap for the new government, to help get the NHS back on its feet.
#NHS
#POCT
The new Oxera report shows biomedical scientists save the NHS up to £571m a year through a single healthcare pathway! With 95% of clinical pathways relying on their expertise, they truly are
#AtTheHeartOfHealthcare
#BiomedicalScienceDay2024
We just want to say Happy Birthday NHS on behalf of the biomedical science workforce - from your biomedical scientists, clinical scientists, advanced practitioners and medical laboratory assistants. Here's to 72 more years together!
We'll be clapping tonight at 8pm to say a huge thank you to all the biomedical scientists and laboratory staff who will be working through the Bank Holiday. Join us as we
#ClapForTheNHS
and RT to highlight the amazing efforts of the workforce
#BehindEveryTest
Following the BBC Panorama’s undercover investigation into a COVID-19 Lighthouse Laboratory, we reiterate the need for more HCPC registered staff and UKAS accreditation in these laboratories:
Hear
#PathologyROAR
tonight as we proudly state
#IValueLabStaff
- our biomedical scientists and laboratory staff
#AtTheHeartOfHealthcare
do over 1 billion tests a year and provide the scientific reports that inform 80% of diagnoses.
It's great to see the royal mint recognising the contributions of our biomedical scientists in their Heroes of 2020 collection - a well-deserved accolade:
Thank you to the Biomedical Scientists and laboratory staff
#BehindEveryTest
working this
#BankHoliday
weekend - especially those of you doing COVID-19 testing. Our amazing pathology services never sleep.
(picture by Darren Henson)
Happy
#BiomedicalScienceDay2021
. Today we are celebrating the biomedical scientists and laboratory staff who work
#AtTheHeartOfHealthcare
analysing over 1 billion patient samples a year and informing over 70% of all diagnoses
Happy
#BiomedicalScienceDay2019
- the world's biggest celebration of biomedical science! All day long thousands of hospital laboratory staff across the UK will be informing the public and empowering patients by telling them how biomedical science is
#AtTheHeartOfHealthcare
We are pleased to announce that
#BiomedicalScienceDay2021
will be taking place on Thursday 24th June. We hope you will help us to make a huge and positive contribution to the public's understanding of the biomedical science
#AtTheHeartOfHealthcare
.
We'd like to say a big thank you to all the hardworking staff keeping NHS services running. Here's a snapshot of the
#biomedical
sciences staff at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, many of whom walked hours in the snow to provide their service.
Good morning and Happy
#BiomedicalScienceDay2022
- we can't wait to see our members across the world celebrating their vital role
#AtTheHeartOfHealthcare
- Here's our President, Debra Padgett, with a message for our members.
Happy
#BiomedicalScienceDay2023
! We can't wait to see our members across the world celebrating their vital role
#AtTheHeartOfHealthcare
. Catch up with highlights from the day's events on our rolling blog here:
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.
Do you know what happens to COVID-19 samples? Follow Ewan's swabs through a hospital laboratory - where Victoria, a
@The_HCPC
registered biomedical scientist, conducts the appropriate PCR testing in an accredited virology department.
#IBMSCongress2022
is officially underway - delivering science and celebrating achievement. It's the biggest and broadest (and most COVID secure) biomedical science conference anywhere. What a time we've had since the last one!
What were you doing on Friday night? Tom and the team were working late into the evening in Blood Sciences
@epsom_sthelier
running through SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody tests for staff and patients. They managed to analyse 1500 samples on the day. Well done everyone!
Congratulations to
@bamiprecious
on being named 2022 Biomedical Scientist of the Year and Overall Winner at the
@AHAwards
🎉 🎉 🎉
Well done to all IBMS members who were also winners and shortlisted!
#100
,000Tests a day by May? The workforce is ready - if you give us what we need. We outline the current situation on COVID-19 testing in UK, explain what COVID-19 testing is and what we need as a profession to succeed in this very ambitious goal:
Save the date for our digital Biomedical Science Live event: 16/11-19/11.
The IBMS presents you with 4 days of knowledge sharing workshops, seminars, discussions and demonstrations. You'll be able to drop-in for as much or little as you want.
Plus, it's completely FREE!
As it's
#WorldHealthDay
we want to say a BIG thank you to the biomedical scientists and laboratory staff
#BehindEveryTest
and the public who are keeping them safe by staying at home today. We'll get through this everyone!
Today is International Biomedical Laboratory Science Day! Let's recognise the profession and the vital responsibility of
#biomedical
laboratory personnel in preventative and diagnostic healthcare systems across the world.
Congratulations to IBMS President Allan Wilson who is now Lead Clinician for the Scottish Cervical Screening Programme - showing yet again that biomedical scientists can be at the forefront of advanced practice and leadership.
“I think we will struggle to fill these senior posts”
The president of the Institute of Biomedical Science Allan Wilson explains to
#BBCBreakfast
there is a short supply of experienced scientists to work in testing labs.
Today marks the start of
#IBMSCongress2023
- the UK's biggest and best biomedical science event. We'll be linking learning to the laboratory in over 20 specialisms. What session are you looking forward to this week?
As we bring a close to
#BiomedicalScienceDay2021
, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has taken part and celebrated the vital role of the UK's biomedical science workforce
#AtTheHeartOfHealthcare
. To view the gallery of images visit
THANK YOU to everybody
#AtTheHeartOfHealthcare
who promoted their vital work for
#BiomedicalScienceDay2023
. We're so lucky to represent such an amazing profession. Catch up with all the snaps and competition entries via our gallery here:
We just want to say Happy Birthday NHS on behalf of the biomedical science workforce. Here's to another 73 years working together and getting patients the right care and treatment!
As
#IBMSCongress2023
wraps up, we want to thank the five thousand delegates, contributors and exhibitors who made it the biggest and best Congress yet. Now it's time to link that learning to the laboratory!
Last Friday a letter published in the
@MetroUK
stated that NHS laboratories were "overstaffed with unproductive people." IBMS Chief Executive David Wells was impelled to reply:
Today at
#IBMSCongress2023
, we are launching our Long Term Biomedical Scientist Workforce Plan - a bold strategy for the UK to ensure the NHS has the biomedical scientist workforce it needs for the future. Read more and download the plan:
THANK YOU for another amazing Biomedical Science Day. Despite circumstances what an incredible effort you made to celebrate biomedical science. We are so proud to represent the profession that is
#AtTheHeartOfHealthcare
. Photos galleries can be viewed at
Today we're launching SUPERLAB! Our brand new biomedical science comic for children (ages 7-11). Great for public engagement events and Harvey's Gang members. Find out how to order some here:
Watch as Lord Scriven addresses the House of Lords to discuss IBMS President Allan Wilson's letter to the government to offer advice to improve the testing system
In the middle of a public health crisis that needs rapid and effective testing the Government hasn't taken up the offer to meet the professional body for Laboratory staff who would give free advice on testing. But pays £7000 a day on management consultants to advise them!
Shout out to our incredible members, the biomedical scientists and support staff who help deliver the right result, to the right patient in the right time!
Our doctors and nurses are INCREDIBLE, but there are thousands of other staff who do a brilliant job too but rarely get a mention.
Please spare a RT if you’re grateful for all of them.
This Easter weekend, please remember that staying indoors saves lives. The biomedical scientists and laboratory staff
#BehindEveryTest
are busy working in the labs, so please try to support your NHS by relaxing at home.
Congratulations to Dr Sarah Pitt -
@AHAwards
Biomedical Scientist of the Year! Sarah has made outstanding contributions to the profession and patientcare through her inspirational teaching and leadership, her public media work during COVID-19 and her antibiotic research.
Today IBMS President Allan Wilson has again been informing the media how biomedical science laboratory staff are primed and ready to test for
#COVID19
but need supplies to meet the
#100000tests
target. Watch his interviews on
@itvnews
from 5.30pm and
@Channel4News
from 7pm
The IBMS raises concerns to the Secretary of State, for Health and Social Care's letter to nurses. While we welcome the Government's announcement to work with Unions, we are concerned about the offer for a separate pay spine for nurses.
Read more:
On International
#WomenInScience
Day we're proud to kick off a new campaign
#100yearsIBMSwomen
celebrating 100 years of women in IBMS membership - promoting the role of women in our history and the incredible women working in biomedical science today:
@NHSMillion
Shout out to the
#HiddenHeros
70% of NHS medical diagnoses and clinical decisions are based on laboratory test results made by biomedical science staff
Do you know somebody who wants to become a biomedical scientist? Our new videos explain each of the four IBMS routes to registration as a biomedical scientist in the UK. Read more and share the videos:
This evening, we want say a huge THANK YOU to our members who are continuously working hard throughout this pandemic. We are grateful for all you do!
#AtTheHeartOfHealthcare
This bank holiday weekend, we want to celebrate the ONE BILLION tests that our highly skilled Biomedical Scientists and laboratory staff perform
#AtTheHeartOfHealthcare
every year.
We are proud to jointly announce the broadening of the eligibility criteria for the Higher Specialist Scientific Training (HSST) Programme - giving our members more opportunities to progress:
On behalf of our members, IBMS President Debra Padgett has responded directly to Michael Fabricant's 'damaging and disparaging remarks' in the media yesterday. Read her full letter here:
Happy
#BiomedicalScienceDay2023
@SteveBarclay
- dont forget to celebrate the laboratory staff that undertake 1.5 billion tests a year in healthcare laboratories across the UK
19th July is
#BiomedicalScienceDay2018
and we're encouraging
#biomedicalscience
staff to celebrate and promote the vital role they play in healthcare. See our website for tips and resources aimed at helping you plan and promote your events.
With the emergence of mass testing centres, IBMS President Allan Wilson says the UK must avoid a 'Wild West Testing' scenario. We must work together - not compete for supplies - to overcome this pandemic.
Born
#onthisday
in 1920, Rosalind Franklin worked as a chemist and x-ray crystallographer. Her work on x-ray diffraction slides led to the discovery of the
#DNA
double helix and paved the way for groundbreaking advancements in genetics and molecular biology.
#WomenInSTEM
The IBMS hopes to launch a mentorship scheme in the near future and is close to launching a solution. Watch this space for a call out for volunteers to pilot the scheme.
#IBMSChat
Every practicing Biomedical Scientist is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and has proven a high level of professional proficiency
#AtTheHeartOfHealthcare
Congratulations to IBMS Chief Executive David Wells who was awarded the 2021 Chief Scientific Officer's Healthcare Science Lifetime Achievement Award on
#BiomedicalScienceDay2022
- in recognition of his contribution to pathology services.
A big THANK YOU to our members! While the UK enjoys the Bank Holiday, biomedical laboratory staff continue to provide their 24/7/365 service - performing the medical tests the nation needs for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.
On
#InternationalWomensDay
we want to thank our 65% female membership for all their hard work
#AtTheHeartOfHealthcare
- particularly while there is a lot of pressure to increase testing capacity due to COVID-19. The UK is grateful for all you are doing for us!
#IWD2020
As
#NationalPathologyWeek
draws to a close, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to all our members working in pathology. You are fantastic and we are grateful for all that you do.
#AtTheHeartOfHealthcare
Samantha Stredwick has started a meme dynasty - by winning our Biomedical Science Day meme competition two years in a row! Here's her winning entry for this year.
To mark International Biomedical Laboratory Science Day we would like to extend a big THANK YOU to the incredible biomedical laboratory workforce who provide vital services to healthcare 24/7/365
Learn more about this year's
#IFBLSDay
:
We'll be clapping tonight at 8pm to say a huge thank you to all the exceptional
#laboratory
staff working 24/7 to save lives during this pandemic. Come join us as we
#ClapforOurCarers
. Please RTto highlight the amazing work of biomedical science staff
#BehindEveryTest
Thank you!
We are proud to sponsor
#HarveysGang
! These funds will be used to supply mini lab coats for laboratory tours that are taking place in NHS hospital laboratories across the UK.
@Laird_Admiral
Today marks the 100th birthday of Rosalind Franklin - the scientist who captured the famous X-ray diffraction pattern of DNA which revolutionised our understanding of biology.
#womeninSTEM
Read more about her story:
After a key stakeholder meeting with Professor John Newton,
@DavidRWells
and
@ibmsceo
, IBMS President Allan Wilson has written a message to feedback to members and reflect on our current situation.
Oxford's
#CovidVaccine
is set to be out of human trials by September.
This is thanks to the incredible Prof Sarah Gilbert and her team who crunched a 5-year process to 4 months without compromising safety.
Gilbert's story is definitely worth a read:
It's
#HealthcareScienceWeek
& our members, the biomedical scientists & laboratory staff in your hospitals, are expertly dealing with increased workloads due to
#coronavirus
. It's a busy job at the best of times & services already run 24/7 so we just want to say WOW and thank you!
Following a call out to our members asking for contributions to the
@guardian
, biomedical scientists have been identified as one of the five major 'hidden' roles in the
#NHS
.
@hornej13
represents the profession here:
We have been asked to disseminate the message at the link below to our members following the government's move to greatly increase testing capacity for COVID-19. We would also like to take this moment to say thank you for all your hard work.
#OnThisDay
in 1922 a motion was passed to officially admit female members. 100 years later, we celebrate the role of women in the Institute's history & the incredible women working in biomedical science today - along with the inauguration of Debra Padgett as IBMS President.
We want to thank our members for their dedication and support in helping us to promote, develop and deliver excellence in biomedical science in 2018. We have been overwhelmed by your positivity and generosity. You truly are the heart of healthcare. Here’s to a successful 2019!
On the International Day of Women & Girls in Science, it's great to see so many IBMS members in this
#WomenInScience
Day video. Our 65% female membership go above and beyond using their scientific expertise in healthcare every single day.