Research

Innovation in regulation – the start of a critical conversation

Submitted by Maria on

Earlier this year the Minister for Innovation laid out a challenge to health regulators, the Professional Standards Authority, NICE and NHSX during an unprecedented roundtable. If the post-Brexit ambition, as outlined in the government’s Life Sciences Vision, is to provide a world-class regulatory environment that benefits patients and the public while also promoting jobs, growth, and investment, how do we collectively 

10 July 2020 - Request for information regarding human tissue imported for the use in medical research and medicines

Submitted by Jack Briggs HTA on

The HTA was asked to provide information on how many, if any, cases of imported human body tissue for use in medical research or medicines have been successfully imported from the People’s Republic of China to the UK since 2010. 

Guidance for transplant teams and Independent Assessors

Clinicians and transplant teams are responsible for the overall care of donors and recipients, and for assessing the medical suitability of potential donors. The Regulations require the clinician with responsibility for the donor to refer the matter to the HTA.  As part of this referral specific information, certain assurances are required to ensure the legislative requirements are addressed.