Ministers seek four new board members for Human Tissue Authority
Ministers are seeking to appoint four new members to the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) Board, including one member who will Chair the organisation's Audit and Risk Assurance Committee.
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Anatomy sector stakeholder forum
Anatomy sector stakeholder forum: sharing insights and best practice
We recently hosted an Anatomy sector forum, bringing together Designated Individuals and sector representatives, including some new members. Our forums provide valuable opportunities to discuss regulatory matters and share best practices; this one also proved to be interesting, with illuminating discussions and reflections.
Inspection and compliance update from HTA
AstraZeneca's 2024 HTA Inspection Journey
This blog provides insight into the HTA inspection of AstraZeneca at The Discovery Centre, conducted virtually and in-person.
Metropolitan Police Conference
Last week, the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) joined law enforcement experts and academics at a conference hosted by the Metropolitan Police - trafficking in persons for organ removal.
The event brought together international experts and leading medical professionals from across the UK and internationally to share their expertise in an important forum for collaboration.
HTA Chief Executive, Dr Colin Sullivan, who spoke at the conference, said:
HTA approves 87 living organ donations in November 2024
In November, a total of 87 living organ donations were approved across all four nations.
Insights from our engagement event: The safe and trusted use of human tissue
HTA seeks sector-wide feedback through short survey following September's 2024 engagement event exploring consent processes, DI roles, regulatory collaboration, and emerging technologies in human tissue regulation.
HTA approves 102 living organ donations in October 2024
In October, a total of 102 living organ donations were approved across all four nations.
HTA Sector Forum: Unannounced Inspections and Winter Pressures
On 9 October, the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) held a forum for sector representatives, bringing together professionals from across the post-mortem sector. The meeting provided an opportunity for open discussion on key issues facing the industry, with a focus on unannounced inspections and preparations for winter pressures.
Unannounced Inspections
HTA publishes quarterly closed incidents data
The data published today refers to Q1 and Q2 2024/25.