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HTA publishes parents’ guide to cord blood banking
The Human Tissue Authority (HTA), the regulator for human tissue, cells and organs, has today published a cord blood banking guide for expectant parents considering cord blood donation a
HTA publishes guidance on the sensitive handling of pregnancy remains
Today the HTA published guidance aimed at professionals who work with women who have experienced a pregnancy loss or termination.
HTA responds to reports of inappropriate handling of fetal remains
Dr Alan Clamp, Chief Executive of the Human Tissue Authority said:
Inappropriate handling of fetal remains: HTA letter to Chief Medical Officer
Following reports of the inappropriate handing of fetal remains in hospitals in tonight's Channel 4 Dispatches, HTA Chair, Baroness Diana Warwick has written to Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer. Our response states that:
Statement on Manor Hospital, Walsall: delay in disposal of fetal remains
The HTA has commented on an incident reported to us by Manor Park hospital, Walsall after discovering a delay in disposal of fetal remains.