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14 Nov, 2023

HTA approves 97 living organ donations in October 2023

In October, a total of 97 living organ donations were approved across all four nations.
23 Oct, 2023

UK conviction for Human Tissue Act offence

The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) welcomes the conclusion of this case. People and organisations wanting to use human tissue must follow the law. We will invol...
10 Oct, 2023

HTA approves 100 living organ donations in September 2023

In September, a total of 100 living organ donations were approved across all four nations.
29 Sep, 2023

Burials at sea

Every year around twenty people make the choice to be buried at sea off the Isle of Wight. Unfortunately in a small number of instances human remains have was...
18 Sep, 2023

It’s the perfect time to add your name to the NHS Organ Donor Register

It’s the perfect time to add your name to the NHS Organ Donor Register Organ Donation Week 2023 is taking place Monday 18 September to Sunday 24 September....
14 Sep, 2023

HTA publishes operational data

Today we have published data about licences and inspections.
12 Sep, 2023

HTA approves 89 living organ donations in August 2023

In August, a total of 89 living organ donations were approved across all four nations.
23 Aug, 2023

HTA Approves First UK Womb Transplant by Imperial College and Oxford University Hospitals

The first womb transplant in the UK has taken place, co-led by surgeons at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Fou...
22 Aug, 2023

HTA annual report and accounts 2022/23

The HTA annual report and accounts 2022/23 highlights the HTA's accomplishments and financial information. 
08 Aug, 2023

HTA approves 88 living organ donations in July 2023

In July, a total of 88 living organ donations were approved across all four nations.
04 Aug, 2023

Regulatory alert 002/2023 – West Nile Virus

Today we issued a regulatory alert following a recent case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in France.
27 Jul, 2023

HTA publishes quarterly closed incidents data

Today we are publishing data about incidents reported to HTA during quarter one of 2023/24.  We are also publishing our workforce and expenses information.
18 Jul, 2023

HTA issues living donation regulatory update

Today we have issued regulatory updates about living donation cases. The update comes as reminder about the need for vigilance and robust procedures to manage...
13 Jul, 2023

Managing facilities during a heat wave

Today we’ve issued a regulatory update to provide advice and guidance on managing post mortem facilities in preparation for, or during, a heat wave.
11 Jul, 2023

HTA approves 115 living organ donations in June 2023

In June, a total of 115 living organ donations were approved across all four nations.
30 Jun, 2023

Revised versions of the HTA’s Codes of Practice

We've published updated versions of our Codes of Practice (except Code F, Part two: Deceased organ and tissue donation which was published on 1 June 2023)....

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