Same challenges all over the world, same professional approach, same misunderstandings and underappreciation. Lab professionals at the heart of healthcare

The Power of Quiet Productivity In today’s workplaces, we celebrate energy, visibility, and constant activity. But sometimes, the loudest presence is not the most impactful. Recently, I came across a beautiful analogy that truly made me pause:

Today the government announced the third set of regulations for the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme have been laid in Parliament. A public consultation on further proposed changes to the scheme has also been launched and the findings from an independent review on IBCA have been published. A message from our Interim Chief Executive, David Foley: “Today, we have taken another step to making sure that each and every eligible person is paid the compensation that they are due. The third set of infected blood compensation regulations, once in law, will mean that we can continue to open the service to more and more of the infected blood community as soon as possible. “In addition, the Cabinet Office’s consultation on a fourth set of regulations, in response to recommendations made by the Infected Blood Inquiry, will give the infected blood community, and those that represent them, the opportunity to share their views and shape parts of the compensation scheme. “We also welcome the findings of the independent review into IBCA. The review’s report makes clear that we are building a claim service at speed, while putting the needs of the community at its centre. We will carefully review all the recommendations and continue to work closely with the community as we consider the recommendations into the service.” Read the government update on the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme: gov.uk/government/publicatio… Find out more about the consultation: gov.uk/government/consultati… Find out more about the Infected Blood Compensation Authority independent review: gov.uk/government/publicatio…

Need help planning for IBMS Congress next month? The Biomedical Scientist magazine features a round-up of everything programmed for IBMS Congress, which runs from the 23rd to the 25th of September. Read more here: bit.ly/4oqWKx3

Being in the RAF Medical Reserves has allowed AS1 Keenan to use his expertise saving lives with the Scottish Air Ambulance charity 🚁 What could service unlock for you? youtu.be/jj5bNCjwjD0

The boldest research in blood and biotherapies is heading to the #AABB2025 Plenary Oral Abstract Session. 🔬 From alloimmunization to trauma care, these abstracts could change practice. See what’s in store 👉 bit.ly/3Uh1d7O

How is artificial intelligence changing the future of transfusion medicine and biotherapies? 💻🩸 The July issue of AABB News explores AI’s impact on transfusion prediction, donor recruitment, virtual reality training and more. Dive in: bit.ly/4f4gnqt

Friday fun 🔬💡 Meme submission from Samrai, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton. When the analyser starts working again and no one knows you just turned it off and on again... Suddenly, you’re the department’s technical mastermind. #FridayFun #LabLife #BiomedicalScience #SecretGenius #EverySampleIsAPatient

Double trouble... 🇬🇧🇺🇸 The #RoyalNavy's UK Carrier Strike Group with @HMSPWLS at its heart has been operating alongside the USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group in the Timor Sea as the largest ever military exercise in Australia continues. ➡️royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/j…

Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 07 July 2025. Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: ow.ly/75Ic50WltMQ #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

Clinical Chemistry's July 2025 issue is now online! buff.ly/axsaV22

A privilege and a pleasure hosting the @IBMScience awards again, fantastic winners all round and an amazing standing ovation for the overall award 👏

The Government's 10 Year Plan for Health is out and Pathology will be crucial to deliver its plans to shift care to the community and improve diagnostics. Read the plan here: ow.ly/g7hp50WkrQw

Following a special port visit to Jakarta by #CSG25 ships 🇬🇧 🇪🇸 🇳🇿, it was a privilege to host the Indonesian Deputy Minister of Defence and His Excellency, Dominic Jeremy on @HMSPWLS as part of #OpHighmast Strengthening maritime partnerships 🇬🇧~ 🇮🇩🤝

Members of the DMS Future Capabilities and CORTISONE teams recently participated in NATO’s Coalition Warrior Interoperability Exercise (CWIX) in Bydgoszcz, Poland, as part of the UK delegation 🌍 Read more here 👉 bit.ly/45Roi84

The EHA Perspectives Congress Reports are now available!  Capturing the most important scientific developments and clinical insights presented during #EHA2025 in Milan, we are proud to bring you the latest on AI, hemoglobinopathies, and precision medicine in two reports:  • EHA Perspectives on Malignant Hematology • EHA Perspectives on Non-malignant Hematology Whether you're just starting your journey in hematology or you're a seasoned professional, this comprehensive report offers valuable knowledge to support your continued growth and practice. Read the EHA Perspectives Congress Reports here: eha.fyi/Perspectives-Congres…

Even if you've visited a country before, it's important to know what disease outbreaks there might be in the area you are travelling to. 🦟 Check: travelhealthpro.org.uk #Travel #TravelTips

✈️ #OpHighmast will see collaboration right across the board from @NATO nations and Allies through to Industry partners. @LockheedMartin 🔗 Read more here: raf.mod.uk/news/articles/uks… #StrongerTogether