HTA Blog
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Our blog offers a space for new and unique perspectives on key issues relating to our work and the sectors we regulate. It will allow us to:
- Share articles from our staff, Authority Members, and those directly affected by our regulation.
- Get closer and more interactive with those who have an interest in the HTA.
- Offer you a way to share your views with us.
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19 Jun, 2025
Organ Donation and Transplantation stakeholder forum
Last month we were delighted to host our third stakeholder forum for representatives from the Organ Donation and Transplantation (ODT) sector. It has been ov...
13 Jun, 2025
Working Together: implementing the SoHO Regulation in Northern Ireland
The safe and trusted use of human substances like, blood, tissues and cells is a key part of healthcare and the Human Tissue Authority’s regulatory remit. The...
16 May, 2025
Strengthening regulatory oversight: Evidential Compliance Assessments in mortuary regulation
In the last year we have continued our programme of innovation in our approach to regulation. This has built on the activity we have delivered over the last f...
06 May, 2025
Thanks for your feedback - shaping engagement for 2025/26
Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent stakeholder survey. We’ve used the insights you shared with us to plan our engagement programme for the n...
28 Mar, 2025
Public Display stakeholder forum
A year on from the very first Public Display sector forum, we welcomed back representatives from the sector and along with some new faces who joined us for th...
28 Mar, 2025
Research sector stakeholder forum
We hosted the latest Research Sector forum on 29 January 2025 - led by Christopher Birkett, Head of Regulation - which brought together key stakeholders to di...
19 Mar, 2025
Caring for the Science Museum Group Collection
The Science Museum Group aims to inspire visitors with award-winning exhibitions, iconic objects and stories of incredible scientific achievement. Our world-c...
14 Feb, 2025
The role of a Designated Individual in surgical training
As a newly appointed Designated Individual (DI) for Arthrex, a global medical device company. My role oversees the delivery of safe and effective surgical an...
31 Jan, 2025
Key Insights on Living Organ Donation in 2024
Looking back at 2024, living organ donation continued to represent a significant proportion of all transplantation in the UK. The Human Tissue Authority (HTA)...
12 Dec, 2024
Anatomy sector stakeholder forum
Anatomy sector stakeholder forum: sharing insights and best practiceWe recently hosted an Anatomy sector forum, bringing together Designated Individuals and s...
10 Dec, 2024
AstraZeneca's 2024 HTA Inspection Journey
This blog provides insight into the HTA inspection of AstraZeneca at The Discovery Centre, conducted virtually and in-person.
22 Nov, 2024
Insights from our engagement event: The safe and trusted use of human tissue
HTA seeks sector-wide feedback through short survey following September's 2024 engagement event exploring consent processes, DI roles, regulatory collaboratio...
05 Nov, 2024
HTA Sector Forum: Unannounced Inspections and Winter Pressures
On 9 October, the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) held a forum for sector representatives, bringing together professionals from across the post-mortem sector. Th...
03 May, 2024
What is the Impact of Body Donation
As an educator, I strive to help students understand the subject of anatomy. However, so much learning happens without me, and that’s a wonderful thing. Our...
21 Feb, 2024
HTA and Anatomy sector stakeholder forum
In November, we welcomed some very experienced anatomists to our Anatomy sector stakeholder engagement forum. I think it’s fair to say we got right into discu...