Human Tissue Authority Board Meeting agenda and papers

As an executive agency of the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC), we are funded from Grant-in-Aid from the DHSC and devolved administrations and through licence fees charged to licensed establishments.

Human Tissue Authority Chief Executive speaks at conference about Trafficking for the purpose of organ harvesting

In December, a total of 98 living organ donations were approved across all four nations.

In November, a total of 90 living organ donations were approved across all four nations.

The Minister for Health and Social Services in the Welsh Government has agreed to the extension of the appointment of Ellen Donovan, Welsh Member to the Human Tissue Authority from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2027.

Chair of the HTA, Lynne Berry CBE, has commented: 

"Ellen has already made a major contribution to the HTA. She brings valuable skills to our work, particularly in Human Resources and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). I’m delighted her term has been extended. "