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Daniel Mannion

How I learnt to keep worrying, but embrace Google Gemini anyway

Posted In: Cyber Security
Published: July 15, 2026
At this point, most organisations have probably had the conversation. Someone in your team has tried ChatGPT. Someone else has raised concerns...
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Adam Spinks

Even if AI never solves a problem, it’s solved one for me

Posted In: Artificial Intelligence
Published: July 8, 2026
A year on from 8foldGovernance introducing an LLM into the business, founder Adam Spinks reflects on hype, experimentation, and why good governance...
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IEC 62304 vs EU MDR classification
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Dan York

Implementing IEC 62304: 5 Common Mistakes

Posted In: Medical Devices
Published: July 3, 2026
IEC 62304 is the international standard which describes best practice in the development and verification of medical device software - that is,...
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Event Medical Provider CQC Registration
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Nick Pavard

Event Medical Provider CQC registration – start your preparation now

Posted In: CQC
Published: June 8, 2026
Up until recently, the government had legislated that medical emergencies in a muddy festival field, sports arena, or any other large-scale temporary...
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DCB0129 Compliance for Fall Detection Software
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Tawney Evans

Clinical Safety Compliance for Fall Detection Software

Posted In: Case Studies
Published: June 1, 2026
This case study explores how Perci Health overcame this hurdle by partnering with 8foldGovernace. By providing expert support, we helped Perci ensure...
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Cybersecurity: The Vanguard of Patient Safety in Healthcare
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Ryan Palmer

Cybersecurity: The Vanguard of Patient Safety in Healthcare

Posted In: Cyber Security
Published: May 18, 2026
Healthcare is inherently a risk-averse environment. From delivering a baby to dispensing medication, risk permeates every aspect of day-to-day care. While the...
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FAQ: What is a Technical File?
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Daniel Mannion

FAQ: What is a Technical File?

Posted In: Medical Devices
Published: May 9, 2026
Key facts about Technical File Creation If you are developing a medical device, the "Technical File" (or “Technical Documentation” in some regulations)...
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Nick Pavard

ISO 14971 and DCB0129: Alignment over Duplication

Posted In: Industry Insights
Published: May 6, 2026
The recent article from NHS England on the relationship between ISO 14971 and DCB0129 is a helpful contribution to an area where...
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What is IEC 62304
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Lily Stevens

FAQ: What is IEC 62304?

Posted In: Medical Devices
Published: April 27, 2026
Key facts about IEC 62304 IEC 62304 is an international standard (a document drafted by a group of international experts) to describe...
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Daniel Mannion

Making sense of AI in Healthcare: Why we built 8fold Training

Posted In: Artificial Intelligence
Published: April 20, 2026
AI is moving quickly in healthcare. New tools, new use cases, new expectations. For many teams, the opportunity is clear. So is...
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Ryan Palmer

8foldGovernance launches training platform

Posted In: Social Purpose
Published: April 9, 2026
8foldGovernance launches training platform to meet growing demand for AI and Healthcare compliance knowledge 8foldGovernance has launched 8fold Training, a new digital...
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HoplonAI
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Ryan Palmer

8foldGovernance & HoplonAI Partner to Safeguard the AI Generation of Healthcare Innovation

Posted In: Industry Insights
Published: April 2, 2026
Digital Health Technologies are facing increasing volatility from cyber threats. Earlier this month, global medtech manufacturer and NHS supplier Stryker reported a...
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Compliance with the NHS Cyber Security Charter Explained
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Tawney Evans

The Evidence Era: Compliance with the NHS Cyber Security Charter

Posted In: Cyber Security
Published: April 1, 2026
For years, NHS procurement operated on a foundation of credulity, allowing suppliers to navigate security requirements through simple self-certification. That era of...
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Annie Marsh

DTAC V2: What has changed, and how will this affect you

Posted In: DTAC
Published: March 30, 2026
The arrival of the long-awaited Version 2 (V2) of the Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC), updated by NHS England, marks the first...
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DSPT Audit
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Lily Stevens

Preparing for the Category 2 DSPT Audit: What you need to know.

Posted In: DSPT
Published: March 23, 2026
As a large IT supplier to the NHS, you are the digital backbone of a system that millions of people rely on...
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NHS DSPT Auditor
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Ryan Palmer

8foldGovernance approved as DSPT Auditor for IT Suppliers to the NHS

Posted In: DSPT
Published: March 6, 2026
We’re excited to announce that we have been approved as an auditor for Version 8 of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit...
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AI isn’t special
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Daniel Mannion

AI isn’t special

Posted In: Artificial Intelligence
Published: February 19, 2026
Artificial intelligence is increasingly part of the conversation about very real pressures in the NHS, from workforce shortages to rising demand and...
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Lily Stevens

Case Study: Registering Perci Health with the CQC

Posted In: Case Studies
Published: February 16, 2026
This case study explores how Perci Health overcame this hurdle by partnering with 8foldGovernace. By providing expert support, we helped Perci ensure...
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Nick Pavard

Organisational Growth vs Governance Debt:
A scale-up decision easily ignored

Posted In: Information Governance
Published: February 11, 2026
Scaling health tech: how governance debt shapes growth. If you’re leading a post-seed health tech scale-up, there’s a familiar pull to keep...
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Roz Ryan-Mills

The Data Use and Access Act: Everything You Need to Know

Posted In: Information Governance
Published: February 1, 2026
What is the Data Use and Access Act, or DUAA? The Data Use and Access Act, or DUAA, is a new act...
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Daniel Mannion

Expert Insights: What does QMSR mean for developers of SaMD?

Posted In: Medical Devices
Published: January 25, 2026
What SaMD Teams Need to Know The FDA’s new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) comes into effect on 2nd February 2026. Thisreplaces...
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DCB0129 compliance, DCB0160 compliance, digital clinical safety standards, NHS digital clinical safety, clinical safety case report, Clinical Safety Officer CSO, DCB0129 and DCB0160 guidance, DCB0129 DCB0160 interpretation,
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Nick Pavard

Cutting Through the Noise on DCB0129/0160 Compliance

Posted In: Clinical Safety
Published: January 21, 2026
Context Recent weeks have seen renewed attention on digital clinical safety, following a study by Oskrochi et al. and a wave of...
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cyber essentials plus ce+
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Tawney Evans

Cyber Essentials Plus: Assuring NHS Buyers

Posted In: Cyber Security
Published: January 14, 2026
Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials+ ? Robust cybersecurity is paramount. While Cyber Essentials has been a minimum certification in the NHS for...
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Ceri Connelly

Digital Mental Health: Inclusion by Design

Posted In: Industry Insights
Published: December 29, 2025
Digital technology has transformed mental healthcare, increasing accessibility, flexibility, and reducing stigma. However, this shift can create new barriers if manufacturers and...
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How to Register Your Medical Device with the MHRA
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Dan York

How to register your Medical Device with the MHRA

Posted In: Medical Devices
Published: December 16, 2025
Registering your, Medical device There are many stages involved with taking a medical device product from brilliant idea to a fully realised...
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DSPT for Category 2 Organisations
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Daniel Mannion

DSPT for Category 2 Organisations

Posted In: DSPT
Published: December 13, 2025
Key Changes to Essential Data Protection & Information Security Standards in the NHS The NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) is...
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How ISO 42001 Compliments Other Regulatory Frameworks
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Dan York

How ISO 42001 Compliments Other Regulatory Frameworks

Posted In: International Standards
Published: November 26, 2025
Why should you implement ISO 42001? The pace of AI implementation into new products and settings is increasing rapidly. While machine learning...
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Clinical Safety Fundamentals: The Safety Incident Log
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Nick Pavard

Clinical Safety Fundamentals: The Safety Incident Log

Posted In: Clinical Safety
Published: November 25, 2025
The Safety Incident Log For digital health risk management in the UK, the DCB0129 and DCB0160 standards form a crucial partnership. DCB0129...
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ROPA
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Simon Santos

FAQ: What is a Records of Processing Activity (RoPA)?

Posted In: Expert Insights
Published: November 24, 2025
A guide to RoPA At 8fold, we're passionate about good governance. We believe it's the bedrock of any successful healthcare innovation. That's...
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DTAC for enterprise
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Annie Marsh

The NHS DTAC – Compliance for Enterprise Health-tech Companies Made Simple

Posted In: DTAC
Published: November 17, 2025
In this guide, you’ll learn What the NHS DTAC means for enterprise healthtech companiesHow to streamline DTAC complianceReal-world enterprise success storiesThe benefits...
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Nick Pavard

CQC Registration: FAQs

Posted In: CQC
Published: November 12, 2025
The Ultimate CQC FAQ: Everything Healthcare Providers Need to Know Care Quality Commission (CQC) compliance is crucial for many healthcare service providers....
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Stay ahead with NHS DSPT V8. Discover essential changes, compliance tips, and expert support for seamless 2025/26 submissions.
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Simon Santos

DSPT Version 8: Preparing for the latest version

Posted In: DSPT
Published: November 6, 2025
The NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) is a crucial framework for businesses working in the UK health and care market....
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Karen Whitton

Version 2 of DCB0129 and DCB0160: What We Hope to See

Posted In: Clinical Safety
Published: October 23, 2025
Version 2 of DCB0129 & DCB0160 : A Brief History DCB0129 and DCB0160 have been central to the UK’s approach to digital...
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Cyber Essentials Plus Certified
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Ryan Palmer

Cyber Essentials Plus Certified

Posted In: Cyber Security
Published: October 23, 2025
At 8foldGovernance, we believe that where there is good governance, there is great business. This isn't just a strapline; it's the core...
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Ryan Palmer

Bringing NICE-recommended treatments to UK Dementia patients through SaMD

Posted In: Case Studies
Published: October 15, 2025
In this Case Study, we will unpack the compliance journey of Copenhagen-based Brain+, which led to the placement of the first Class...
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Dan York

How to integrate ISO 42001 with other Management Systems

Posted In: International Standards
Published: October 8, 2025
ISO 42001 is the new Management System standard for governing AI systems, specifically the risks they present to your business, and providing...
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Lily Stevens

FAQ: What is ISO 42001?

Posted In: International Standards
Published: September 26, 2025
Key facts about ISO 42001 ISO 42001 is a new standard designed to help you manage AI systems. It gives you a...
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Guide to the NHS DTAC
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Ryan Palmer

The Experts Guide to the NHS DTAC (Digital Technology Assessment Criteria)

Posted In: DTAC
Published: September 22, 2025
Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions Developed as the national baseline for compliance in the NHS, the Digital Technology Assessment Criteria or...
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Nick Pavard

Quick Start Guide to Provider CQC Registration

Posted In: CQC
Published: September 8, 2025
From day one, those looking to establish a new health or social care service in England must be aware of the Care...
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Maintaining CQC Quality Rating
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Nick Pavard

Expert Insights: 5 Common challenges with maintaining CQC quality rating

Posted In: CQC
Published: September 6, 2025
A Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating for health and social care providers can have far-reaching impacts. The ratings are a public display...
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NHS DTAC Version 2 (DTAC V2): Navigating the Next Version of Digital Technology Assessment Criteria
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Ryan Palmer

NHS DTAC Version 2 (DTAC V2): Navigating the Next Version of Digital Technology Assessment Criteria

Posted In: DTAC
Published: September 4, 2025
Introduction to NHS DTAC Version 2 (DTAC V2) The Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC) serves as England’s foundational framework for assessing digital...
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NHS Heal Tech
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Adam Spinks

The Pendulum: AI, AVTs, and the Evolving Governance of Health Tech in the NHS

Posted In: Artificial Intelligence
Published: August 13, 2025
Innovation in health technology promises a future of enhanced patient care and streamlined operations. Yet, the path to adoption is rarely linear....
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Lily Stevens

Case Study: RTN Mental Health Solutions

Posted In: Case Studies
Published: July 30, 2025
in this case study the journey of RTN Mental Health Solutions, demonstrating how prioritising safety, ethics, and good governance can lead to...
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CQC Statements of Purpose
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Nick Pavard

Expert Insights: Crafting your CQC Statements of Purpose

Posted In: CQC
Published: July 21, 2025
For those needing to register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), understanding the CQC registration process and its requirements before applying will...
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Dan York

Expert Insights: How AI will impact your ISO 13485 Quality Management System

Posted In: Medical Devices
Published: July 18, 2025
With the increasing power and accessibility of AI systems, more and more medical devices and IVDs are integrating artificial intelligence. This could...
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Digital Mental Health
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Ceri Connelly

Expert Insights: Crisis Signposting in Digital Mental Health

Posted In: Expert Insights
Published: July 15, 2025
Digital health platforms are transforming how people access mental health support and manage their well-being. This includes not only dedicated mental health...
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Lily Stevens

Achieving CQC Registration: How We Guided Express Medicine to Success.

Posted In: Case Studies
Published: July 15, 2025
This case study illustrates how 8folds expert team supported Express Medicine to successfully register with the CQC, enabling them to conduct regulated...
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Adam Spinks

Navigating the UK’s Health Tech Landscape: Building Foundations for Global Success

Posted In: Expert Insights,Industry Insights
Published: July 2, 2025
Adam Spinks At the recent HLTH Europe event in Amsterdam, I had the pleasure of participating in a panel discussion alongside Meridian...
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Ryan Palmer

Regulatory Guidance for Ambient Voice Technologies in the NHS

Posted In: Expert Insights
Published: June 27, 2025
Ambient Voice Technologies have been quickly and quietly growing in popularity across the NHS over the past few years following the explosion...
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Chloe Sorrell

The Art of Learning: Turning Challenges into Collective Growth

Posted In: Social Purpose
Published: June 26, 2025
At 8fold, we believe that true progress isn't just about avoiding missteps, but about how we respond to themIn a world that...
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Implementing ISO 27001:
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Dan York

Implementing ISO 27001: Things to Consider

Posted In: International Standards
Published: May 26, 2025
ISO 27001 is an international standard, a document created by the International Organisation for Standardisation, which sets out best practices for creating...
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Digital Compliance in UK Healthcare All About
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Ryan Palmer

All About: Digital Compliance in UK Healthcare

Posted In: Expert Insights
Published: May 22, 2025
Table of Contents Navigating the landscape of digital compliance in the UK healthcare system can feel like walking through a maze -...
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6 Common Mistakes: Implementing ISO 27001
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Lily Stevens

6 Common Mistakes: Implementing ISO 27001

Posted In: International Standards
Published: May 14, 2025
Importance of ISO 27001 Compliance ISO 27001 is an international standard, a document created by the International Standards Organisation, which sets out...
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Lily Stevens

ISO Standards: Why do we use them?

Posted In: International Standards
Published: May 7, 2025
Medical device regulators often rely on International Standards to guide medical device manufacturers and developers on how to meet their regulations; given...
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A Procurement Prescription: Streamlining Procurement for the new NHS
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Adam Spinks

A Procurement Prescription: Streamlining Procurement for the new NHS

Posted In: Industry Insights
Published: May 7, 2025
Let's be honest, the NHS is going through a massive shake-up. Alongside the day-to-day pressures we all see, huge structural shifts are...
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AI and Medical Devices: What is BS/AAMI 34971?
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Daniel Mannion

AI and Medical Devices: What is BS/AAMI 34971?

Posted In: Medical Devices
Published: April 10, 2025
What is BS/AAMI 34971? BS/AAMI 34971:2023 is a joint standard developed by the British Standards Institution (BSI) and the Association for the...
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HIPAA Compliance
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Simon Santos

Understanding HIPAA Compliance: Key Insights

Posted In: Information Governance
Published: April 2, 2025
Table of Contents   What is HIPAA ? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - HIPAA - is the essential legislation...
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Navigating the NHS DTAC: 6 Recommendations for Success
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Ryan Palmer

Navigating the NHS DTAC: 6 Recommendations for Success

Posted In: DTAC
Published: March 31, 2025
Introduction Addressing the NHS Digital Technology Assessment Criteria can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. As an enabling framework for...
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FAQ: Software as a Medical Device: What you need to know
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Daniel Mannion

FAQ: Software as a Medical Device: What you need to know

Posted In: Medical Devices
Published: March 31, 2025
Introduction Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) has become a crucial component of modern healthcare, providing innovative solutions for diagnosing, monitoring, and...
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FAQ: What is ISO 14971?
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Lily Stevens

FAQ: What is ISO 14971?

Posted In: International Standards
Published: March 17, 2025
Key facts about ISO 14971, ISO 14971 is the essential standard for risk management in medical devices. As technology advances in areas...
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NHS DSPT Toolkit Version 7
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Lily Stevens

What’s New in NHS DSPT Version 7? A Guide to the Latest Updates

Posted In: DSPT
Published: March 13, 2025
The NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) is a vital compliance requirement for organisations managing identifiable data within the health and...
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Preparing for SaMD Regulation
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Dan York

Expert Insights: SaMD Curious? Preparing to become a Regulated Medical Device

Posted In: Medical Devices
Published: March 10, 2025
Introduction to SaMD The use of specialist software in the healthcare industry is ever-increasing. Even if they are not currently a medical...
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The Future of AI Regulation in the US, EU and UK
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Adam Spinks

The Future of AI Regulation in the US, EU and UK

Posted In: Artificial Intelligence
Published: March 10, 2025
As political landscapes shift on both sides of the Atlantic, the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation is entering a transformative phase...
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IEC 62304
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Daniel Mannion

IEC 62304 Edition 2 – Big changes in SaMD requirements

Posted In: Medical Devices
Published: March 10, 2025
Introduction to IEC 62304 IEC 62304 is the international standard for software development and testing of medical device software that is well-recognised...
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Expert Insights: Developing Medical Device Quality Management Systems for International Growth
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Daniel Mannion

Expert Insights: Developing Medical Device Quality Management Systems for International Growth

Posted In: Medical Devices
Published: February 28, 2025
ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, QMSR and MDSAP. Medical Device Regulators agree on a lot of the requirements for a manufacturer to...
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Expert Insights: Regulating Imaging Software
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Dan York

Expert Insights: Regulating Imaging Software

Posted In: Medical Devices
Published: February 28, 2025
Introduction Radiology Imaging Software (RIS) can be a powerful tool for clinicians all along the oncology pipeline. The technology has opened up...
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UK MDR 2024 - Post Market Surveillance and Vigilance: What you need to know
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Dan York

FAQ: UK MDR 2024 – Post Market Surveillance and Vigilance: What you need to know

Posted In: Medical Devices
Published: February 6, 2025
Stay up to date with Post Market Surveillance practices! A major update to UK Medical Device Regulations 2002 was recently approved in...
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FAQ:What is ISO 27001?
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Dan York

FAQ:What is ISO 27001?

Posted In: International Standards
Published: January 27, 2025
With healthcare innovation rapidly evolving and AI businesses leveraging vast amounts of confidential data, ISO 27001 stands as a foundation of information...
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Daniel Mannion

Post Market Surveillance – UK MDR 2024 – What you need to know

Posted In: Medical Devices
Published: December 3, 2024
A major update to UK Medical Device Regulations 2002 was recently laid before parliament, starting the process for a 2024 update to...
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DCB0129 - 5 Common Mistakes
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Karen Whitton

Expert Insights: DCB0129 – 5 Common Mistakes

Posted In: Clinical Safety
Published: December 3, 2024
The performance of Clinical Risk Management activities in line with DCB0129 is a crucial and mandatory requirement of health and care technologies...
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cyber threats
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Giannis Kostakis

5 Strategies To Secure Your Digital Health Technology Against Cyber Threats

Posted In: Cyber Security
Published: November 8, 2024
In an age where everything is digital, healthcare has kept up by adopting new digital tools that make it easier for people...
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What Is DCB0129?
Haniyah Khanum
Haniyah Khanum

FAQ: What is DCB0129?

Posted In: Clinical Safety
Published: November 4, 2024
In an era of rapid digital transformation, healthcare technology plays a crucial role in improving patient outcomes and streamlining clinical operations. However,...
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Idoven Case Study
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Lily Stevens

Case Study: iDoven

Posted In: Case Studies
Published: October 31, 2024
It often takes international health tech companies over 12 months to break into the UK healthcare market, particularly when aiming to collaborate...
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ISO 13485
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Daniel Mannion

What is ISO 13485?

Posted In: International Standards
Published: October 23, 2024
ISO 13485 is an international standard used by Manufacturers of Medical Devices to help design a Quality Management System (QMS). It was...
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iso 9001
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Kasia Kaczmarek

ISO 9001: A competitive advantage for Digital Health suppliers?

Posted In: Expert Insights
Published: October 23, 2024
Digital health technology companies have a great deal to gain by investing in ISO 9001 compliance - even if it's not mandated....
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Daniel Mannion

Expert Insights: Are International Standards truly “International”?

Posted In: Expert Insights
Published: October 18, 2024
Understanding Regulators expectations for Medical Devices International Standards are the sources of best practice for Medical Device manufacturers to help ensure their...
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RAPID REGULATORY SUPPORT GRANT FUNDING
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Ryan Palmer

Rapid regulatory support grant funding

Posted In: Industry Insights
Published: October 14, 2024
At 8foldGovernance, we specialise in helping companies meet and exceed compliance expectations. With an in-house team of regulatory experts, we offer the...
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Expert Insights: How health and care providers can safely adopt digital technology
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Nick Pavard

Expert Insights: How health and care providers can safely adopt digital technology

Posted In: CQC
Published: October 2, 2024
There is a clear drive to digitise health and social care services; however, providers' digital transformation varies enormously. No matter where suppliers...
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What is DCB0160?
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Nick Pavard

What is DCB0160? Clinical Safety Standards for Health & Care Providers

Posted In: Clinical Safety
Published: September 23, 2024
All health and care technologies introduce a level of risk, and like any other system, process, or tool, this risk must be...
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The Latest Guidance for AI and Machine Learning in Medical Devices V3
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Daniel Mannion

The Latest Guidance for AI and Machine Learning in Medical Devices V3

Posted In: Artificial Intelligence
Published: September 9, 2024
We’re back once again with more important updates on the ever-evolving guidance on AIaMD. If you’ve missed the previous Versions of this...
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Understanding ISO Standards and Certifications ISO Certification
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Lily Stevens

Understanding ISO Standards and Certifications

Posted In: International Standards
Published: September 5, 2024
Are all ISO certifications created equal?  When it comes to ISO certifications, it is easy to assume that they are all equal,...
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Regulatory Strategy: Key to Success in Digital Health & MedTech
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Ryan Palmer

Expert Insights: Why your Regulatory Strategy is Key to Business Strategy for Digital Health & MedTech

Posted In: Expert Insights
Published: September 4, 2024
In the intricate world of healthcare, where innovation meets human life, a complex web of regulations governs every step. From the conception...
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Expert Insights: Understanding DCB0129 and Its Importance for Medical Devices
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Karen Whitton

Expert Insights: Understanding DCB0129 and its Importance for Medical Devices

Posted In: Clinical Safety
Published: August 19, 2024
There has been much debate about the need for Medical Devices to adhere to DCB0129 and NHS Clinical Safety Standards despite the...
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Expert Insights: How to prevent a CrowdStrike scenario in healthcare
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Daniel Mannion

Expert Insights: How to prevent a CrowdStrike scenario in healthcare

Posted In: Industry Insights
Published: August 13, 2024
On 19 July 2024, people across the world woke up to find their IT equipment was completely unusable - crashing and unable...
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Lily Stevens

Case Study: Smart Respiratory

Posted In: Case Studies
Published: August 7, 2024
← Case Studies   Supporting Collaboration How 8foldGovernance helped Smart Respiratory with 23 Integrated Care Boards through market-leading DTAC support CASE STUDY:...
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Haniyah Khanum
Haniyah Khanum

Expert Insights: What is AMLAS? How DCB0129 and AMLAS can help clinicians embrace AI

Posted In: Artificial Intelligence
Published: July 11, 2024
There is cautious optimism in the medical field about the potential impact Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) could have on...
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Expert Insights: CQC Regulation and Clinical Safety Standards
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Nick Pavard

Expert Insights: CQC Regulation and Clinical Safety Standards

Posted In: CQC
Published: July 3, 2024
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In attempting to demonstrate compliance with CQC regulations providers can easily overlook several key elements. Exciting digital transformation initiatives often attract resources...
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Published: April 22, 2024
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As product manufacturers and developers of health IT solutions respond to the technological opportunities of this digital healthcare revolution, they may have...
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