Data on the Supply of Information about Transplants
Under the Human Tissue Act 2004 (Supply of Information about Transplants) Regulations 2024 and the Human Tissue (Supply of Information about Transplants) (...
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Medical school and body donation FAQs
Our role is to make sure that these organisations remove, store, and use brains, bodies and tissues in an appropriate, respectful and well-managed way, and...
The HTA publishes its revised Code of Practice F to reflect the introduction of deemed consent for organ and tissue donation in England
From 18 May 2020, the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act 2019 introduces
HTA Legislation: Powers, Consent and Licensing
This page provides a summary of the key pieces of legislation, licensing frameworks, and a brief overview of responsibilities for Designated Individuals (D...
HTA Welcomes New Northern Ireland Board Member
The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Nicole Lappin as a new Board member, selected by the
Removal of relevant material from deceased children
The practice may also take place in other areas of a hospital, for example special care baby units or paediatric wards.
The Human Tissue Authority - A Matter of Life and Death
I generally cite this Powell and Pressburger / Archer Films classic (starring the wonderful David Niven) as my favourite film.
Donor declaration forms
It is an offence under the Human Tissue Act 2004 (The HT Act) for the donor to receive a reward for donating an organ/part organ.
Bone marrow/PBSC assessments
The HTA regulates bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC) donation from adults who lack capacity to consent and children who lack competence to...
Codes of Practice, standards and legislation
Read through our core guidance and the legislation that forms the basis of our regulation.
Review of Code of Practice F, part two for deemed consent
The Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill (the Bill) was passed by the Nort
Disposal of anatomical specimens
Disposal of relevant material is one of the statutory activities within the remit of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA).