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On this page you will find information for potential donors, their recipients recipients and those setting up websites that aim to bring these peopl

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

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 to a research establishment is a valuable gift - your donation will become an important resource.

With the rise in brain diseases and disorders, research into these conditions is vital for understanding and finding new treatments.

These guides set out your basic rights when dealing with an establishment regulated by the HTA.

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, commonly referred to as ‘cord blood’, is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta following childbirth.

Since 5 July 2008, the HTA has regulated the collection, testing, processing, storage, distribution, import and export of cord blood.

The HTA licenses both public and private umbilical cord blood banks in the UK.

For anyone considering private cord blood banking, it is important to understand its potential.

If you are considering privately banking your cord blood there are some important things you need to know.

The following information explains some of the key information about cord blood banking, including:

This page contains answers to frequently asked questions about umbilical cord blood banking, including information about what umbilical cord blood is, how...