Guidance for the public
A full list of all the guidance that we provide for members of the public is below including information on body donation, organ donation and post mortems.
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Updated on
13 Apr, 2026
Body, organ and tissue donation
Information on the body, organ and tissue donation procedures we regulate.
Updated on
15 Apr, 2026
Post mortem examinations
When someone dies it can be a distressing and confusing time for family members. In some circumstances, a post-mortem examination may be required or requested...
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27 Sep, 2024
Public guides to the HTA Codes of Practice
These guides set out your basic rights when dealing with an establishment regulated by the HTA.
The guides also explain how the use of human tissue is regu...
Updated on
27 Jun, 2024
Umbilical cord blood banking
Umbilical cord blood, commonly referred to as ‘cord blood’, is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta following childbirth. Cord blood can...