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Post mortem examination FAQs
Detailed FAQs on how and why we regulate mortuaries where post mortem examinations take place.
Living organ donation matching websites and social media
On this page you will find information for potential donors, their recipients recipients and those setting up websites that aim to bring these peopl
The Independent Assessment process
Once a donor has been deemed medically and clinically suitable to donate by their medical practitioner the donor will be required to attend an indep
Types of living organ donation
There are a number of different types of living organ donation, some of which involve a donor and recipient coming together either because of a pre-existin...
Donating your tissue for research
Donating your tissue to a research establishment is a valuable gift - your donation will become an important resource.
Brain donation
With the rise in brain diseases and disorders, research into these conditions is vital for understanding and finding new treatments.
Public guides to the HTA Codes of Practice
These guides set out your basic rights when dealing with an establishment regulated by the HTA.
Bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) donation
The HTA is responsible for assessing all donations of bone marrow or PBSC from adults who lack capacity to consent and children who lack competence to cons...
Umbilical cord blood banking
Umbilical cord blood, commonly referred to as ‘cord blood’, is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta following childbirth.
The HTA's role in cord blood banking
Since 5 July 2008, the HTA has regulated the collection, testing, processing, storage, distribution, import and export of cord blood.
Umbilical cord blood banking options
The HTA licenses both public and private umbilical cord blood banks in the UK.
Understanding your privately banked cord blood unit’s potential
For anyone considering private cord blood banking, it is important to understand its potential.