HealthcareInnovation

New UK Laboratory Aims to Improve Accuracy of Newborn Screening Tests

A state-of-the-art laboratory in Surrey is pioneering efforts to make newborn blood spot testing more reliable. The facility brings together government and scientific experts to address false positive rates in infant disease screening.

National Initiative for Newborn Screening Enhancement

A major new scientific facility in Guildford is reportedly focusing on improving the reliability of newborn blood spot testing, according to recent reports. The laboratory complex, located in Surrey, brings together multiple government and scientific organizations under one roof with the goal of enhancing infant health screening accuracy.

PolicySustainability

Surrey Council Confident in Meeting Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Goals Despite Grid Connection Delays

Surrey County Council remains confident about installing 2,000 public EV charge points by 2028 despite current infrastructure standing at just 375 units. Officials cite power connection delays as the primary challenge, with some projects waiting years for grid connections. UK Power Networks continues supporting local authorities’ electric charging strategies amid nationwide pressure.

Ambitious EV Infrastructure Targets

Surrey County Council maintains its target to install hundreds of new public on-street electric vehicle charge points remains “achievable” despite slower-than-expected progress, according to reports. The ambitious plan aims to deploy 2,000 charging points by February 2028 and expand to 2,500 by 2030, though current installation numbers stand at just 375 as of September, sources indicate.