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The HTA is consulting on new guidance for organ and tissue donation professionals in England
The Human Tissue Authority is now consulting on a revised Code of Practice for organ and tissue donation and transplant professionals on the new Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act 2019.
HTA portal temporarily offline
The HTA Portal will be temporarily offline from 5.30pm today, but will be back up and running by Monday 23 September. This is due to maintenance and essential upgrade work.
HTA welcomes two new Authority Members
We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new Authority Members, Professor Gary Crowe and Dr Charmaine Griffiths, who have been appointed as members of the Human Tissue Authority for 3 years from 1 September 2019.
The HTA blog has launched!
We are pleased to announce the launch of the HTA blog!We have created the blog to offer a space for new and unique perspectives on key issues relating to our work and the sectors we regulate.The new blog will allow us to:
HTA portal temporarily offline
The HTA Portal is temporarily offline due to maintenance and essential upgrade work but will be back up and running by the morning of Monday 24 September.
Nicola Blackwood appointed as Chair of the Human Tissue Authority
We are delighted to announce that Nicola Blackwood, the former MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, Under Secretary of State for Health, and Chair of the Science and Technology Select Committee,
Ministers looking to appoint a Chair to the Human Tissue Authority (HTA)
The Department of Health is currently recruiting for a new Chair of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA). The news comes after current Chair, Sharmila Nebhrajani's decision to stand down.
The HTA welcomes five new Authority members
The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) is pleased to announce that five new Board Members have been appointed by the Secretary of State for Health.