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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.
Shirley Harrison, former Chair of the HTA, passes away
Shirley Harrison, Chair of the HTA from October 2006 until January 2010, passed away on 25 February 2016.
TODAY: HTA phone problems
The HTA is experiencing phone problems today which mean that you may not be able to get through to us as easily as usual. Please bear with us.
HTA comments on families saying no to deceased organ donation
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) today released figures that highlight the number of families who have said no to a relative donating organs after
HTA announces fees for 2016/17
Today the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) announced that there will be no increase in the 2016/17 annual licence fee for organisations in the post mortem, research, public display, organ donation and transplantation and anatomy sectors.
Read the December edition of the HTA newsletter
The December 2015 edition of our newsletter has been published.
Read the December edition of the HTA newsletter
The December 2015 edition of our newsletter has been published.
HTA seeks new board members
The HTA is looking for five new board members. Applications are welcome from those who meet the requirements of the person specification and have an interest in the work of the HTA. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people with the following backgrounds:
HTA comments on new RCN pregnancy remains guidance
Commenting on the publication of Royal College of Nursing (RCN) guidance on managing the disposal of pregnancy remains, Caroline Browne, HTA’s Head of Regulation said: “We know that the loss or termination of a pregnancy, whatever the circumstances, needs to be handled sensitively by the healthca
Two weeks left to have your say on HTA Codes of Practice
There is still time to respond to the HTA’s Codes of Practice and Standards consultation. The consultation, which has been open for seven weeks, closes on the 31 October.