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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 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.
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
'Body Donors' documentary on Channel 5
HTA welcomed the ‘sensitive and realistic accounts’ of body donation shown in the Channel 5 series ‘Body Donors’, broadcast at 9pm on the 29 Sep and 6 October 2015.
HTA launches Codes of Practice and Standards consultation
The HTA ran a consultation on the proposed changes to its Codes of Practice and Standards documentation.
Government announced triennial review of the HTA
The HTA welcomed the government’s announcement in 2015, that it would undertake a triennial review of the HTA. These reviews are cyclical and ensure that non-departmental public bodies, like the HTA, are still needed and that they are effective and work well.
HTA reflects on its first ten years in new publication
The HTA has launched a new publication looking back at its first ten years as an organisation following its establishment in April 2005.
HTA and the United Kingdom Accreditation Service sign Memorandum of Understanding
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) have signed a joint working agreement, which aims to ensure better regulation by further improving efficiencies and reducing burden.
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.