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EU exit guidance
If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, it will become a third country for the purposes of the EU Tissues and Cells Directive and the EU Organ Donation Directives.
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Precious Cells International has entered liquidation
The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) is aware that Precious Cells International (PCI) entered liquidation on Friday 23 November. The Official Receiver has been appointed as the
Dying Matters Awareness Week: Are We Ready?
Dying Matters Awareness Week is taking place from 13-19 May. This year, Dying Matters are reflecting on a question that challenges everyone on several levels - ‘Are We Ready?’
Ministers are seeking to make two appointments to the board of the Human Tissue Authority
The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking to make two appointments to the board of the Human Tissue Authority.
New campaign in England to raise awareness of organ donation law change, the options and how to register a decision
NHS Blood and Transplant today launches the year-long national campaign, ‘Pass it on’, to increase awareness and understanding of the new organ donation law, which comes into place next year, across England.
HTA Chair Vacancy
If you are interested in becoming the next Chair of the Human Tissue Authority, you can find details for this role on the Cabinet Office website here.
World Kidney Day and Living Organ Donation
From Monday 11 March to Sunday 17 March
Preparation for EU Exit
The Department of Health and Social Care has published guidance on EU Exit Operational Readiness on actions the health and care system in England should
Interim Chair of the Human Tissue Authority announced
We can confirm that our Chair, Nicola Blackwood, has been appointed to the position of Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Health (Lords) today (Thursday 10 January). Following this appointment, Nicola has resigned her position at the HTA with immediate effect.