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Visit the UK for medical treatment - check if you’re eligible and if you need a visa, what visa to apply for, what to do when you travel to the UK.
Check the legal requirements you need to meet before you can place a medical device on the market and see how MHRA monitors compliance.
Information for manufacturers, healthcare professionals, researchers and patients on software as a medical device (SaMD) and AI as a medical device (AIaMD).
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (9 May 2024) launched AI Airlock, its new regulatory sandbox for AI as a Medical Device (AIaMD).
How to apply for repayment of import duty and VAT on protective equipment or medical supplies brought into the UK from non-EU countries from 30 January 2020 up to 31 December 2020.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
The MHRA welcomes the publication of Dame Margaret Whitehead’s Equity in Medical Devices: Independent Review
Guidance on defining intended purpose for Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), to help SaMD manufacturers in meeting their statutory obligations.
Advice for medical professionals for assessing fitness to drive.
The Independent Medical Expert Group advises the Minister for Defence Person and Veterans on medical and scientific aspects of Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) and related matters. IMEG is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence...
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
Medical advisory panels work with DVLA to provide expert advice, with the aim of improving road safety. See information on their role and current vacancies.
Information and guidance on handling visa applicant's medical issues.
List of medical repatriation companies for British nationals who are seriously ill or injured abroad and need medical evacuation to the UK.
How to get fast-track approval of medical devices during COVID-19.
UK approved bodies listed under Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (SI 2002 No 618, as amended) (UK MDR 2002).
These undertakings provide for more price competition in private medical services.
The government’s plan to support a thriving UK medtech sector and make sure the health and care system can reliably access safe, effective and innovative medical technologies to deliver the best outcomes for patients.
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