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Keep up-to-date with the latest news from the HTA, find out about events that we are running and subscribe to our e-newsletter. Use the filter options on the right hand side in order to find news articles by date, tags or audience. Older news stories can be found on previous versions of this site, held on the national archives.
Update on the implementation of the new European Union Directive
The new European Union Directive 2012/25/EU came into effect on Monday 14 July, following transposition into UK law via The Qua
Living organ donations continue to rise
The number of living people donating organs has risen again this year, according to the HTA, the watchdog that assesses all living organ donation cases in the UK.
HTA responds to reports of inappropriate handling of fetal remains
Dr Alan Clamp, Chief Executive of the Human Tissue Authority said:
HTA responds to blood, tissue and organ screening parliamentary inquiry
The HTA has responded to a House of Commons Science and Technology Commit
Ensuring smooth brain and spinal cord donation
The HTA has published guidance for hospital and mortuary staff on brain and spinal cord donation.