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Government’s consultation on organ donation opt-out system in England now open
Today the Department of Health have launched their public consultation on changing to an ‘opt-out’ system of organ donation, to improve organ donation rates in England.
Licence fees and payments: 2018/19
The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) had announced licence fee levels for the 2018/19 business year. These licence fees came into effect from April 2018 and was calculated on the same basis as 2017/18.
How to ensure our messages reach your inbox
It is important to us to be able to contact our licensed establishments by email. We have noticed that a number of those we are trying to reach are not reading important messages from HTA accounts.
See our latest inspection reports
The HTA has made it easier for you to see our latest inspection reports.
Public guides to the Codes of Practice published today
The first public guides to the Human Tissue Authority’s (HTA) Codes of Practice have been published today.
Chikungunya Virus: guidance for organisations
Guidance for HTA-licensed organisations on the recent chikungunya virus outbreak in Italy
HTA Position on Matching Websites
The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) is today issuing a warning to members of the public to be careful when registering to become an organ donor with services other than the Organ Donor Register.
Have you read the HTA’s ‘Cord blood banking: a guide for parents?’
Compliance Updates 2017
All establishments licensed under the Human Tissue Act 2004 and the Quality and Safety of Organs Intended for Transplantation Regulations 2012 must review their licensing records and complete a compliance update.The information collected will be used to: