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In 2024, we approved 1,105 living organ donations! Want to know more about how living organ donation works? Check out our latest blog from Jess, Head of Regulation, to learn how these life-saving decisions happen. Read the blog here: #OrganDonation

In December, we approved 107 living organ donations. Independent Assessors play a crucial role in the process of living organ donation. Read our blog for insights from Independent Assessor Vicky Marshment ✍

Find out more about living organ donation and how it’s regulated - The Independent Assessment process - Living donor matching websites - Types of living organ donation - The role of the HTA and NHSBT - Travelling abroad for organ transplants Read more:

In December, we approved 107 living organ donations. England: 84 Scotland: 14 Wales: 3 Northern Ireland: 6 More info: #OrganDonation #KidneyDonation #LiverDonation #HumanTissue

There are four guiding principles in Code A Consent - and the wishes of the donor Dignity - paramount in the treatment of human tissue and bodies Quality - must underpin all management processes Honesty and openness - the foundation of communication

Consent is the fundamental principle of the Human Tissue Act. People’s wishes must be respected in the removal, storage, and use of human tissue. Read the full guidance here:

HTA’s Code of Practice A covers the importance of consent, dignity, quality, honest and openness. It is applicable to all licensed establishments and professionals working with human tissue. Read the guidance here:

The HTA Code of Practice A offers practical guidance to professionals working in regulated activities under the Human Tissue Act. It’s founded on four guiding principles: ✅ Consent ✅ Dignity ✅ Quality ✅ Honesty & Openness Read the guidance here:

Test your knowledge on HTA legislation! How well do you know the Human Tissue Act 2004 & Q&S Regulations 2007? Take part at: #HTA #HealthcareRegulation

Read our latest blog from @AstraZeneca on how they prepared for their 2024 HTA inspection after relocating over 200,000 human biological samples into The Discovery Centre. Discover their approach to compliance, continuous improvement & collaboration:

For professionals working in the Public Display sector... - Licensing standards and guidance - Sale of bodies, body parts and tissue policy - Storage of human material for teaching by schools and colleges - Imported material

Join us as our new Head of Policy and Development! You’ll lead the HTA’s policy function — from horizon scanning and legislative reviews to impact assessments. Find out more and apply here:

For professionals working in the Research sector... •Licensing standards and guidance •Research FAQs •Record retention •Tissue removal from the deceased •Research tissue banks •Post-mortem consent 🔗 Explore our guidance:

Our Codes of Practice and standards offer practical guidance for professionals conducting activities under the HTA’s remit. Find them here:

Ministers are seeking four new board members to join the Human Tissue Authority. Help shape the future of tissue and organ regulation in the UK. Find out more: #PublicAppointments #LifeSciences