Freedom of Information responses
Below are a number of FOI requests that the Human Tissue Authority have received and have replied to. Select the relevant PDF to view the associated response. Older responses can be viewed on our archived site.
HTA's Courier Supplier Contracts
The HTA was asked to provide information on our courier supplier contracts and services between 2017 - 2018.
Requested date: 03 April 2018
Complaints reports
Freedom of Information Request Response Letter - Courier Supplier Contracts.pdf
HTA's Courier Services
The HTA was asked to provide information on our courier services between 2017 - 2018.
Requested date: 27 March 2018
Complaints reports
Freedom of Information Request Response Letter - Courier Service.pdf
HTA's social media policy
The HTA was asked to provide information on our social media policy and also to give a break down of our expenditure for our organisational accounts per calendar year (Facebook, Twitter).
Requested date: 09 March 2018
Complaints reports
Freedom of Information Request Response - social media policy.pdf
Amount of organs and total weight of human tissue received by HTA-licensed establishments
The HTA was asked to provide information on the total number of organs received by HTA-licensed establishments, distinguishing between living and deceased donations; and also sharing the amount of human tissue received (in weight) by these establishments.
Requested date: 09 March 2018
Complaints reports
Freedom of Information Request Response - receipt of organ donations, weight of tissue.pdf
Quality indicators and checks for ovarian tissue preservation and transplantation
The HTA was asked to provide information on the quality indicators for ovarian tissue preservation and transplantation for the purpose of fertility preservation, for patients who are undergoing cancer treatment. HTA was also questioned on the ongoing quality checks of post-cryopreservation tissues.
Requested date: 05 March 2018
Complaints reports
Freedom of Information Request Response - Ovarian Tissue Preservation.pdf
HTA reportable incidents for 2017
The HTA was asked to provide information on reportable incidents that took place in the 2017 calendar year.
Requested date: 20 February 2018
Complaints reports
Freedom of Information Request Response Letter - 23 January 18.pdf
Number of church officials working as representatives of the HTA
The HTA was asked to provide details on the number of church officials currently working as representatives of the HTA.
Requested date: 29 January 2018
Complaints reports
Freedom of Information Request Response.pdf
Energy supply contracts for HTA
The HTA was asked to provide information regarding energy supply contracts.
Requested date: 24 January 2018
Complaints reports
Freedom of Information Request Response 2.pdf
Details of flight bookings
The HTA was asked to provide details of any flight bookings made since January 2015.
Requested date: 11 January 2018
Complaints reports
Freedom of Information Request Response Letter 26 Jan 2018.pdf
HTA incident reports for lost, missing or stolen human tissue
The HTA was asked to provide information on the number of human tissue samples reported as being lost, stolen or missing.
Requested date: 27 November 2017
Complaints reports
HTA Freedom of Information Request Response - 191217.pdf
Private companies for HTA communications
The HTA was asked to provide details of any private companies used for communications.
Requested date: 16 November 2017
Complaints reports
HTA Freedom of Information Request Response.pdf
Serious incidents in Scotland
The HTA was asked to provide details of serious incidents taking place in Scottish mortuaries in the last year.
Requested date: 14 November 2017
Complaints reports
171114 Freedom of Information Request Response Letter Incidents Scotland.pdf
HTA video conferencing technology
The HTA was asked to provide details of technology used for video conferencing.
Requested date: 14 November 2017
Complaints reports
171114 Freedom of Information Request Response HTA decision makers.pdf
HTA finance systems
The HTA was asked to provide information on its finance systems.
Requested date: 31 October 2017
Complaints reports
31 10 2017 Freedom of Information Response - Finance systems.pdf
HTA expenditure over £25k
The HTA was asked to provide details of any expenditure over £25k
Requested date: 31 October 2017
Complaints reports
31 10 2017 Freedom of Information Request Response - Expenditure.pdf
Freedom of information request about formal complaints to the HTA regarding temperature excursions
The HTA received an FOI request about formal complaints to the HTA regarding temperature excursions.
Requested date: 23 October 2017
Complaints reports
Freedom of Information Request Response Letter_Redacted re Complaints.pdf
Request for information on paediatric organ donation applications, approvals, and rejections
The HTA was asked to provide information about the number of applications seeking authorisation for paediatric organ donation, and figures for approvals and rejections, since the HTA's inception, or since records began.
Requested date: 23 October 2017
Complaints reports
FOI Request for Paediatric Organ Donation Applications, Approvals, and Rejections.pdf
Temperature excursions
The HTA was asked to provide details of any formal complaints with regards to temperature excursions.
Requested date: 09 October 2017
Complaints reports
Freedom of Information Request Response Letter - temperature excursions.pdf
Number of post-abortive pregnancy remains registered in the year June 2016-June 2017
The HTA has been asked to provide information about how many post-abortive pregnancy remains were registered with it in the year June 2016-June 2017.
Requested date: 04 October 2017
Complaints reports
Number of post-abortive pregnancy remains in June 2016-June 2017.pdf
The number of subject access requests received and processed in 2014, 2015 and 2016, and the number of subject access requests rejected.
The HTA has been asked to provide information about the number of subject access requests we received the identifying paperwork for and processed in 2014, 2015 and 2016 and how many we rejected. The HTA has also been asked to provide information about the average cost of processing a subject access request during the same period of time and how much we charge an individual to process it.
Requested date: 19 September 2017
Complaints reports
Information about subject access requests.pdf
Disposal of pregnancy remains
The HTA has been asked, in light of its advice to hospitals and clinics regarding the disposal of pregnancy remains to provide a description of an appropriate receptacle used to store multiple pregnancy remains and a photograph of such a receptacle.
Requested date: 07 September 2017
Complaints reports
170913 Pregnancy remains Freedom of Information Request Response Letter_Redacted.pdf
Number of child bone marrow/blood cases approved and rejected
The HTA has been asked to provide information on how many child bone marrow/blood cases were approved and rejected in the years 2014-15 and 2015-16.
Requested date: 24 July 2017
Complaints reports
170802 Freedom of Information Request _Child Bone Marrow and Blood Cases_ Response Letter_Redacted.pdf
Request for information about the date a licence was granted
The HTA has been asked to provide information on when a licence was granted to an establishment.
Requested date: 20 July 2017
Complaints reports
170802 Freedom of Information Request _JointOperations (UK) LLP Licence_ Response Letter_Redacted.pdf
Total number of bodies retrieved from Grenfell Tower
The HTA has been asked to provide information about the total number of bodies retrieved from Grenfell Tower
Requested date: 23 June 2017
Complaints reports
HTA FOI response 05 07 2017.pdf
Nature of business transport at the HTA
The HTA has been asked to provide information about the nature of business travel and the procurement and usage of vehicle ownership, lease or rental.
Requested date: 23 June 2017
Complaints reports
HTA FOI response 30 06 2017.pdf
Estimate of how many bodies are accepted every year
The HTA has been asked to provide information about the estimate number of bodies accepted by medical schools every year.
Requested date: 14 June 2017
Complaints reports
HTA FOI response 19 06 2017.pdf
Body donations over the last 5 years
The HTA has been asked to provide information about the number of body donations that took place over the last 5 years
Requested date: 12 June 2017
Complaints reports
Body donations over the last 5 years.pdf
Contact details for Heads of Departments at the HTA
The HTA has been asked to provide the names and emails for heads of departments at the the HTA
Requested date: 08 June 2017
Complaints reports
HTA FOI response 09 06 2017.pdf
Information on Cyber Attacks
The HTA has been asked to provide information about any unauthorised external accessing or deliberate disruption of a computer system or a device owned and/or operated by the organisation.
Requested date: 11 May 2017
Complaints reports
Information on Cyber Attacks.pdf, Complaints reports
Information on Cyber Attacks (2).pdf
Information on Cyber Attacks (2)
The HTA has been asked to provide information about unauthorised external accessing or deliberate disruption of a computer system or a device owned and/or operated by the organisation.
Requested date: 11 May 2017
Complaints reports
Information on Cyber Attacks (2).pdf
Information about the Software system used by the HTA
The HTA has been asked to provide information on whether the HTA uses or is considering using bespoke software systems.
Requested date: 05 May 2017
Complaints reports
Information about the Software System used by the HTA.pdf
Information regarding establishments and designated individuals for mortuaries in the UK in 2013-2014
The HTA hads been asked to provide a list of Designated Individuals (DI) and establishments in the post mortem sector licensed by the HTA on 31 March 2014.
Requested date: 05 May 2017
Complaints reports
Establishments and designated individual for mortuaries in the UK in 2013-14.pdf
HTA Reportable Incident( 2)
The HTA was asked to provide informaion on a HTARI report
Requested date: 20 February 2017
Complaints reports
Freedom of Information Act request (HTARI 2).pdf
Information regarding HTARIs in 2016 (2)
The HTA was asked to provide information regarding HTA reportable incidents that took place in 2016
Requested date: 26 January 2017
Complaints reports
HTA FOI response 10 02 2017 HTARI 2013.pdf
Information regarding HTARIs in 2016 (1)
The HTA was asked to provide information regarding HTA reportable incidents that took place in 2016
Requested date: 20 January 2017
Complaints reports
HTA FOI response 10 2 2017 HTARI.pdf
Information on directed altruistic donations (DAD)
The HTA was asked to provide information on directed altruistic donations (DAD)
Requested date: 14 January 2017
Complaints reports
FOI Directed altruistic organ donations 14 01 2017.pdf
SAEARs and HTARIs in 2016
The HTA was asked to provide information on serious adverse events and reactions and HTA reportable incidents that took place during 2016
Requested date: 14 January 2017
Complaints reports
HTA FOI response 10 2 2017.pdf
Request for information regarding an HTA report
The HTA was asked to provide additional information regarding a incident that was reported to us.
Requested date: 07 January 2017
Complaints reports
FOI request - 07 01 2017.pdf, Complaints reports
2017.02.20 A.pdf, Complaints reports
2017.02.20 B.pdf
BACS payments and Direct Debit software
The HTA was asked to provide information on BACS payments and Direct Debit software suppliers.
Requested date: 06 January 2017
Complaints reports
FOI BACS and direct debit software 6 01 2017.pdf
Request for information relating to a case of cryopreservation (2)
The HTA was asked for a note from an NHS trust and accompanying documents mentioned in a High Court judgement
Requested date: 21 November 2016
Complaints reports
Cryopreservation_FINAL_FOIA_Response__21 11 16.pdf
SAEARs case
The HTA was ask to provide the name of an establishment involved in a SAEARs case.
Requested date: 21 November 2016
Complaints reports
161214 FOI response_ SAEARs.pdf
Request for information relating to a case of cryopreservation (1)
The HTA was asked for a note from an NHS trust and index of case papers mentioned in a High Court judgement
Requested date: 18 November 2016
Complaints reports
Cryopreservation_FINAL_FOIA_Response__18 11 16.pdf
Assistance request
The HTA was asked to obtain information from a third party.
Requested date: 25 October 2016
Complaints reports
2016.11.18 FOIA_FINAL.pdf
HTA’s Correspondence with University of Bristol regarding a trachea transplant in 2008
The HTA was asked to share a letter written to the University of Bristol regarding a process taking place at the university in 2008, as part of a process to create an artificial trachea for transplant
Requested date: 09 October 2016
Complaints reports
Freedom of Information Request Response _ Enquiry about a process relating to a trachea transplant at the University of Bristol in 2008.pdf, Complaints reports
Freedom of Information Request Response _ Enquiry about a process relating to a trachea transplant at the University of Bristol in 2008 Response Letter.pdf
Prosecutions under the Human Tissue Act
The HTA was asked if there had been any cases of prosecution under the Human Tissue Act, and if so what were the details and outcome of the prosecutions.
Requested date: 27 September 2016
Complaints reports
05082016 Freedom of Information Request - Prosecutions under the Human Tissue Act - Redacted.pdf
ICT expenditure at the HTA
The HTA was requested to provide a detailed breakdown of its ICT expenditure.
Requested date: 02 August 2016
Complaints reports
160802 Redacted Freedom of Information Request Response - ICT costs_Redacted.pdf, Complaints reports
160802 HTA_FOI_Template ICT costs.pdf
Staff headcount and temporary agency worker contracts
The HTA was requested to provide the total staff headcount, in addition to a detailed breakdown of any contracts with temporary worker agencies.
Requested date: 26 July 2016
Complaints reports
160817 Freedom of Information Request_Staff headcount and temporary agency worker contracts_Redacted.pdf
Security & Fire products and services at the HTA
The HTA was asked to provide details of any contracts relating to security and fire products and services.
Requested date: 13 July 2016
Complaints reports
160729 Freedom of Information Request Response_Redacted.pdf
Compromise agreements at the HTA
The HTA was asked to provide information relating to compromise agreements at the HTA
Requested date: 01 July 2016
Complaints reports
Compromise agreements FOI response.pdf
HTA employee salaries
The HTA was asked to disclose details of employee earnings.
Requested date: 22 June 2016
Complaints reports
2016.07.20 FOI response redacted_Redacted.pdf
SAEARS in the ODT sector
The HTA was asked to provide information relating to serious adverse events and adverse reactions (SAEARs) in the organ donation and transplantation sector in the year 2015.
Requested date: 17 March 2016
Complaints reports
2016.04.12 FOI response re ODT SAEARs_Redacted.pdf
HTA organisational chart
The HTA was asked to provide its organisational chart and details on contractor/agency staff.
Requested date: 01 March 2016
Complaints reports
2016.03.01 FOI response_Redacted.pdf, Complaints reports
2016.03.01 FOI response attached organisational chart.pdf
HTARIs in 2014 and 2015
The HTA was asked about the number and type of serious incidents in mortuaries during 2014 and 2015.
Requested date: 18 January 2016
Complaints reports
2016.01.18 FOI response_Redacted.pdf
HTA IT personnel
The HTA was asked who is responsible for our ICT/Digital/Business Change Programmes and Strategy.
Requested date: 30 November 2015
Complaints reports
2015.11.30 FOI response_Redacted.pdf
HTA funding
The HTA was asked to provide details on how it is funded.
Requested date: 14 October 2015
Complaints reports
2015.10.14 FOI response_Redacted.pdf
Confederation of British Industry (CBI) payments
The HTA was asked to provide information about the amount of any payments we have made to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and its subsidiaries.
Requested date: 06 August 2015
Complaints reports
2015.08.06 FOI response_Redacted.pdf
Pregnancy remains
The HTA was asked to provide information relating to pregnancy remains including Codes of Practice, FAQs, guidance and reported incidents.
Requested date: 03 August 2015
Complaints reports
2015.08.03 FOI response_Redacted.pdf, Complaints reports
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4 2014 July Interim HTA advice on the handling of fetal tissue.pdf, Complaints reports
5 2008 ARCHIVED Inspection Report Template - post mortem and anatomy.pdf, Complaints reports
5 ARCHIVED 2010-11-29 Post mortem inspection report template.pdf, Complaints reports
5 HTA-TEM-008 Post Mortem Sector Inspection Evidence Workbook.pdf, Complaints reports
5 HTA-TEM-009 Post Mortem Sector Inspection Interview Questions.pdf, Complaints reports
5 HTA-TEM-012 Police Holdings Inspection Evidence Template.pdf, Complaints reports
5 Post Mortem Licence Application Form.pdf, Complaints reports
5 Post-mortem themed inspection report template.pdf, Complaints reports
5 Themed Inspection evidence template PM sector.pdf
HTA organisational information
The HTA was asked for a directorate organisational chart
Requested date: 19 June 2015
Complaints reports
2015_06_19_FOI_response_redacted.pdf
Incident at Great Western Hospital
A request for all correspondence relating to an incident at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Requested date: 01 June 2015
Complaints reports
2015_06_05_FOI_response.pdf
Incident at St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College NHS Trust, Accident and Emergency
The HTA was asked for information about an incident at St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College NHS Trust, Accident and Emergency
Requested date: 29 May 2015
Complaints reports
2015_05_29_FOI_response_redacted.pdf
Incident at St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College NHS Trust, Accident and Emergency
The HTA was asked for information about an incident at St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College NHS Trust, Accident and Emergency
Requested date: 13 May 2015
Complaints reports
2015_05_13_FOI_response_redacted.pdf
Suppliers providing outsourced ICT Services
The HTA was asked for information about suppliers providing outsourced ICT Services
Requested date: 15 April 2015
Complaints reports
2015_04_15_FOI_response_Redacted.pdf
IT and procurement
The HTA was asked for information about its IT and procurement
Requested date: 02 April 2015
Complaints reports
2015-04-02_FOI_response_redacted.pdf
Special leave granted to employees
The HTA was asked how many days special leave was granted to employees between February 2014 to February 2015 and the reasons for this.
Requested date: 27 February 2015
Complaints reports
2015-02-27_FoI_response_employee_special_leave.pdf
IT training procurement
The HTA was asked for information on the ICT department, procurement of ICT services, generic training spending and decisions across the HTA.
Requested date: 24 February 2015
Complaints reports
2015-02-06_FOI_response_IT_training_spend_past_two_years.pdf
Current HTA contracts with third party suppliers
The HTA was asked about information on its current contracts with third party suppliers
Requested date: 18 February 2015
Complaints reports
2015 02 18 ICT contracts.pdf
SAEARs 2013 and 2014
The HTA was asked to provide the total number, and details, of serious adverse events and reactions reported in 2013 and 2014.
Requested date: 28 January 2015
Complaints reports
2015-01-28 FoI response SAEARs 2013 and 2014.pdf
HTARIs 2013 and 2014
The HTA was asked to provide the total number, and details, of HTA reportable incidents in 2013 and 2014.
Requested date: 28 January 2015
Complaints reports
2015-01-28 FoI response HTARIs 2013 and 2014.pdf
Payments to CBI and subsidiaries
The HTA was asked about any payments it makes to the Confederation of British Industry and its subsidiaries.
Requested date: 08 September 2014
Complaints reports
2014-09-08_FoI_response_payments_to_CBI.pdf
Contracts to tender in 2010 and 2013
The HTA was asked about contracts put out to tender in calendar years 2010 and 2013.
Requested date: 27 August 2014
Complaints reports
2014_08_27_FoI_response_contract_tenders_2010_and_2013.pdf
Investigation of possible sale of relevant material by Christie Hospital
The HTA was asked for information relating to the alleged sale/misuse of human tissues and any cases of whistle blowing at The Christie Hospital and/or the Manchester Cancer Research Biobank.
Requested date: 21 August 2014
Complaints reports
2014_08_21 FoI response_Christie_Hospital_sale_of_material.pdf
Staff pay over £100,000
The HTA was asked for details of employee salaries over £100,000.
Requested date: 19 August 2014
Complaints reports
2014_08_19_FoI_response_pay_over_£100,000.pdf
IT team and contracts
The HTA was asked about the structure of its IT team and about its IT contracts with highest spend.
Requested date: 07 August 2014
Complaints reports
2014-07-08_FoI_response_IT_team_structure_and_procurement.pdf
Translation service spend
The HTA was asked for details of spending on translating documents into English.
Requested date: 06 August 2014
Complaints reports
2014-07-08_FoI_response_spending_on_translation_into_English.pdf
Correspondence regarding Christopher Alder - revised request
A previous request regarding records of correspondence relating to Christopher Alder was revised
Requested date: 31 July 2014
Complaints reports
2014-07-31_FoI_response_Christopher_Alder_correspondence_-_revised.pdf
Correspondence regarding Christopher Alder
The HTA was asked for correspondence relating to Christopher Alder between November 4-25 2011. Specifically this correspondence should be between the HTA and Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, South Yorkshire Police or internal HTA communications.
Requested date: 16 July 2014
Complaints reports
2014-07-31_FoI_response_Christopher_Alder_correspondence.pdf
Organ donation stats 2011-13
The HTA was asked for stats on all organ and tissue donations in the UK between 2011-13.
Requested date: 16 July 2014
Complaints reports
2014-07-16_FoI_response_all_donations_in_the_UK_2011-13.pdf
The number of directed altruistic donations in the UK
The HTA was asked how many directed altruistic donations had occured in the UK.
Requested date: 03 July 2014
Complaints reports
2014-03-07_FoI_response_directed_altruistic_donation_numbers.pdf
Hull licensed establishment inspection reports and notes
The HTA was asked for inspection reports, and materials anciliary to their writing, for Hull City Mortuary and Hull Royal Infirmary Mortuary.
Requested date: 02 July 2014
The HTA also released the following documents in response to this information request:
- Emails between Hull Royal Infirmary and HTA staff in relation to the planning and organisation of the inspections
- Internal emails between HTA staff in relation to the planning and organisation of the inspections
- Timetables for the site visit inspections
- Handwritten notes made by HTA staff during the site visit inspections
- Standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, organisational plans, consent forms and training records provided by Hull Royal Infirmary during HTA inspections
- Inspection reports
- Emails between Hull Royal Infirmary and HTA staff in relation to conditions placed on the licence following inspection
Please contact us if you would like a copy of this information.
Complaints reports
2014-02-07_FoI_response_Hull_mortuaries_reports.pdf
Structure of the HTA internal auditing process
The HTA was asked about the structure and governance of its internal auditing process.
Requested date: 13 June 2014
Complaints reports
2014-06-13_FoI_response_internal_audits.pdf
Reportable incidents for Fryatt Hospital
The HTA was asked if we held any inspection reports or HTARI reports for Fryatt Hospital, Harwich and a copy of any guidance provided to licensed mortuaries on choosing funeral directors' services.
Requested date: 06 May 2014
Complaints reports
2014-05-06_FoI_response_Fryatt_Hospital_and_funeral_director_guidance.pdf
Post mortem audit process and hospitals in Worcestershire
The HTA was asked about the audit of post mortem licensed establishments and for specific details about establishments in Worcestershire.
Requested date: 17 April 2014
Complaints reports
2014-04-17_FOI_response_post_mortem_audit_and_Worcestershire_mortuaries.pdf
Complaints against the HTA
The HTA was asked for details of the complaints made against it in the last year.
Requested date: 08 April 2014
Complaints reports
2014-08-04_FoI_response_complaints_made_against_HTA.pdf
Human application serious adverse events and reaction
The HTA was asked for details of serious adverse events and reactions (SAEARs) across multiple types of human application activities, broken down by year.
Requested date: 06 April 2014
Complaints reports
2014-06-16_FoI_response_SAEARs_human_application.pdf
Laptops owned by the HTA and their distribution among staff
The HTA was asked how many laptops it owns and their distribution to staff.
Requested date: 26 March 2014
Complaints reports
2014-03-26_FoI_response_laptops_owned_by_HTA.pdf
Body donation statistics
The HTA was asked if it held statistics on the number of bodies donated to medical schools.
Requested date: 26 March 2014
Complaints reports
2014-03-26_FoI_response_body_donation_statistics.pdf
Chief executive's expense
The HTA was asked about its chief executive's expenses for the financial year 2013-14
Requested date: 07 March 2014
Complaints reports
2014-07-03_FoI_response_chief_executive's_expenses_2013-14.pdf
Number of HTA staff, funding of the HTA and inspection regime
The HTA was asked about the number of staff it employs, its funding and how it inspects licensed establishments involved in organ transplantation.
Requested date: 06 March 2014
Complaints reports
2014-03-06_FoI_response_HTA_size,_funding_and_transplant_inspections.pdf
Reportable incidents statistics for England and Wales
The HTA was asked about the number of HTARIs (formerly SUIs) which occurred in NHS establishments in England and Wales during 2013. A brief description of these incidents was also requested.
Requested date: 20 February 2014
Complaints reports
2014-02-20_FoI_response_HTARI_calendar_year_2013.pdf
Trade union activity and resources provided
The HTA was asked about staff time, company utilities and office space provided for trades unions activity.
Requested date: 31 July 2013
Complaints reports
2013_07_13_FoI_response_Trade_Union_payments_and_time.pdf