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The Association for Clinical Biochemistry (ACB) was founded in 1953, and is one of the oldest such Associations in the world. Based in the United Kingdom, it is a professional body dedicated to the practice and promotion of clinical science. The Association has medical and non-medical members in all major UK healthcare laboratories, in many university departments and in several commercial companies. The links with its Corporate Members leads to a fruitful relationship with the clinical diagnostics industry. The Association liaises with and is consulted by many national and international organisations on issues relating to Clinical Biochemistry.
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ACB Response to Carter Report of Second Stage Review of Pathology Services (18/12/2008)
ACB gives qualified support for the Carter Report on Pathology Services. We recommend appropriate dialogue at the Department of Health and at Strategic Health Authority (SHA), structured to obtain best practice advice from senior innovative thinkers from within the profession. We believe there is a need for a credible, experienced Pathology Lead in each SHA to ensure that Primary Care Trusts and Commissioners understand the nature of the services proposed. This will ensure effective implementation of the report’s recommendations.
Read articlePublic Sector Pensions Problem (16/12/2008)
Unnecessary concern has been raised over some media stories about overpayment of NHS and other public sector pensions. The "error" affects only 5% of pensioners across several public sector pension schemes (NHS, teachers, armed forces, judicial and civil service). FCS Members can read more on the members' areas of the website.
Read articleACB Welcomes “Modernising scientific careers, the next steps: (27/11/2008)
The Association for Clinical Biochemistry (ACB) welcomes the release of this important document. In its own words it represents a “bold and ambitious” plan to ensure the UK healthcare science workforce is ready and able to meet the challenges to the NHS that are expected from Lord Darzi’s “High Quality Care For All” and “A High Quality Workforce” next stage review reports.
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