'Breakthrough Nation II' provides our latest thinking for how industry and government can work better together, setting out a bold 10-point agenda for change. Informed by our 70 years in the UK and our unique experiences throughout the pandemic, our recommendations seek to build upon the ambitions set out in the Life Sciences Vision.
These bold ambitions must now be matched by bold actions. To support the UK Government and the NHS to achieve its goals, we believe the 10-points below need to be embraced and advanced in the years ahead:
Mission-Led |
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The ‘mission-led’ approach of the Vaccine Taskforce must now be applied to address other major healthcare challenges |
Prevention Revolution |
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Establish a commission bringing Government, business and civil society together to examine the relationship between the ‘health and wealth’ of the nation and make recommendations for a post-pandemic economy |
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Develop a new strategy for UK vaccination which maximises protection across all age groups and realises the true value that vaccines offer to British society |
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Continue to prioritise efforts to tackle the major public health challenge of antimicrobial resistance |
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No Patient Left Behind |
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Realise the Brexit opportunity for patients by matching the goal of rapid regulatory approval for new medicines with rapid patient access |
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Deliver a step forward for rare disease patients who continue to face challenges accessing treatments in the UK |
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Achieve consistent and widespread adoption of cost-effective innovative medicines across the NHS |
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Global Investment Magnet |
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Create a digitally enabled and pro-innovation clinical research environment which leads to increased investment in UK clinical trials |
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Take targeted action to improve investment in life sciences R&D and manufacturing whilst continuing to support global free trade and open supply chains |
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Net Zero Champion |
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Establish a cross-sector Net Zero taskforce, bringing together NHS and cross-industry partners to determine technological, economic and regulatory reforms needed to meet shared Net Zero targets. |
Breakthrough Nation II
A 10-point plan for how life sciences can drive the UK's health, wealth and resilience beyond the pandemic.
Published September 2022.