Medilink North of England is here for you and remains open for business at this uncertain time to ensure that we can continue to support our members and clients. Here is a collation of useful information courtesy of our partners and members.
Please check this page on a regular basis to stay up to date with new information.
Apply for a coronavirus test - check if you're eligible
Funding and finance
Biomedical Catalyst - an Innovate UK grant funding programme which helps companies to carry out innovative development work to enable market access or attract further investment for later stage development and commercialisation.
Merck Research Grant For Pandemic Preparedness - a grant comprising up to 500,000 €/year for 3 years, with the option of extension.
The Sustainable Innovation Fund: round 2 (de minimis) - Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £26 million to fund single and collaborative research and development projects as part of The Sustainable Innovation Fund. The aim of this competition is to help all sectors of the UK rebuild after the effects of COVID-19.
Access coronavirus business innovation support package
Small businesses boosted by bounce back loans
Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS)
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS)
Free HMRC webinars to support employers and employees
Travel and subsistence funding to support LMIC engagement during the COVID-19 outbreak
Larger businesses to benefit from loans of up to £200 million
Legal
Hill Dickinson - COVID-19: impact on trading contracts
Hill Dickinson - UK ports and coronavirus - employment considerations
Hill Dickinson - guidance on NHS contracting and payment arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic
Intellectual Property (IP)
Advice and updates from HGF - intellectual property specialists
HGF Deadlines and Docketing - please use electronic communication
HGF Deadlines and Docketing - 17 April 2020 update
Funding available to accelerate innovation in the battle against COVID-19
The Legal Position of Electronically Executing Documents
UK - billion pound support package for innovative firms hit by coronavirus
Chain of Title - the importance of getting it right
Events
We have made the difficult decision to postpone upcoming Medilink North of England events. However, we are currently exploring how we can keep the life science community connected.
Please see our events calendar here.
International Trade
COVID-19 guidance for businesses trading internationally
Moving goods through customers during the coronavirus
Customs authorisations during the coronavirus
Duties and custom procedures for exporting goods
Research and innovation
Supporting the restart of paused NIHR research activities with a 'Framework for restart'
Government calls for support
The Ventilator Challenge - Cabinet Office
Testing Methods Sourcing Platform
The Open Call - COVID-19 fast track
Help the government increase coronavirus testing capacity
COVID-19 Rapid Response Rolling Call
COVID-19: The Ventilator Challenge
Offer coronavirus support from your business
UKRI - get funding for ideas that address COVID-10
Business-led innovation in response to global disruption (de minimis)
The different types of tests and testing kits for COVID-19, and the specifications for manufacturers
Government information
COVID-19: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Plan
Rules on carrying over annual leave to be relaxed to support key industries during COVID-19
Claim for your employees' wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Check if your employer can use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Coronavirus: business support grant funding - guidance for businesses
Guidance on coronavirus tests and testing kits
Guidance for employees, employers and businesses on working safely during COVID-19
NHS
Yorkshire and Humber AHSN's response to COVID-19
NICE - COVID-19 rapid guidelines and evidence summaries
NIHR - government support for research related to COVID-19
Procurement and supply
Health Research Authority - guidance about COVID-19 for sponsors, sites and researchers
NIHR Surgical MedtTech Co-operative - COVID-19 PPE Challenge
Technical Specifications for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - government advice