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Q&A: Why the 2026 UK Clinical Trial Rules Mean the End of BACS

vHelp — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:44:44 GMT

The UK clinical trial landscape is facing its biggest shake-up in twenty years. From 28 April 2026, the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 come into force - and the way sponsors, CROs and sites handle participant payments is no longer just an admin question. It’s a compliance risk.

White Paper: Why BACS Clinical Trial Payments Will Fail MHRA Inspection

vHelp — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:44:18 GMT

1. Introduction: The Audit Clif is coming

Q: Is BACS compliant for UK clinical trial participant reimbursement in 2026?

The Cost of Living: Why Fast Expenses are Vital for Retention

Randa Bennett — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:06:47 GMT

With the current global climate and fuel prices soaring, we are seeing a significant ripple effect on the cost of living. Every aspect of daily life is becoming more expensive, and for those giving their time to your cause, these small costs add up quickly.

The Voluntourism Trap: Why Your £4,000 "Hero" Trip Is Part of the Problem

Randa Bennett — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:06:10 GMT

We have all heard the stories. A teenager returns from the Amazon or Africa, glowing after two weeks of building houses or painting a primary school. It sounds noble on a LinkedIn post, but let’s be honest. Since when is painting a wall a specialist skill that requires flying a middle-class kid halfway across the world?

Clinical Trial Reimbursement: Are You Penalising Patients?

Randa Bennett — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:06:04 GMT

When a participant joins a study, they provide a vital service to medical science. Yet, far too often, those same individuals are penalised when they try to access their own reimbursement and stipend payments.

Why Volunteers Are Your Greatest Asset

vHelp — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:01:21 GMT

In the UK, thousands of charities operate thanks to the tireless dedication of volunteers. From local food banks to large-scale sporting events, these individuals are the unsung heroes who make vital services possible. But have you ever stopped to consider what happens if you can’t utilise volunteers?

KYC Gap: How Pre-paid Cards Impact 2026 Clinical Trial Compliance

Randa Bennett — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:56:40 GMT

With the UK Clinical Trial Regulations 2026 coming into place in April, Sponsors are reviewing their data workflows to ensure compliance before the April deadline.

Demo: Simplify Volunteer Expense Reimbursement for Small Charities

Randa Bennett — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:35:50 GMT

Are you running a small charity and spending too much time on volunteer expense management? That’s a problem we see every day: your team is drowning in admin, volunteers are not reimbursed for weeks, and finance can’t find that receipt for a £20 expense.

Case Study: From Frustration to Relief - How vHelp Transformed NeuroClin’s Expenses

vHelp — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:50:06 GMT

NeuroClin is a clinical trial site based in the UK, focused on advancing treatments for neurological conditions. It conducts clinical trials for pharmaceutical company sponsors that help bring new therapies to market. NeuroClin ensures a high standard of care and ethical oversight throughout the research process, supporting both scientific innovation and participant wellbeing.

The Cost of Standing Still: Why Charities Must Digitise Expenses

Randa Bennett — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:25:55 GMT

I’ve been talking to one of the UK’s largest charities for five years. Yes, five! About paying volunteer expenses. Last week, I checked in, thinking surely they’d found a solution by now… nope. Still manually processing every expense as a bank transfer.