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<p>In our July 2018 White Paper we set out our ambition to explore continued participation
in European Reference Networks as part of a future agreement on science and innovation.</p><p>Since
then we have made progress in negotiations with the EU. The publication of the Political
Declaration in November was a significant milestone, and outlined a clear vision for
our future relationship with the EU, including cooperation on areas of shared interest
such as science and innovation. The Withdrawal Agreement was also published in November
and both documents were endorsed by EU Member States at the special European Council
on Sunday 25 November. This provided clarity to industry on the terms of our implementation
period, during which UK healthcare providers would be able to continue participating
in European Reference Networks.</p><p>The UK would like to explore participation in
European Reference Networks beyond 2020 as part of detailed negotiations on our future
relationship. We believe that the UK’s continued participation in these networks benefits
citizens, researchers and patients across the UK and the EU, and we look forward to
discussing this with the EU.</p><p> </p>
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