Last Updated on 07 Aug, 2024
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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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