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NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is responsible for the supply of blood, organs, tissues and stem cells. It collects and supplies blood to hospitals in England and is the organ donation organisation for the UK. NHSBT is a special health...
Tools and resources to plan and deliver blood pressure services in England.
Information on the benefits and risks of the COVID-19 vaccination.
This overview is aimed at professionals working in the NHS newborn blood spot (NBS) screening programme.
The characteristics, management and surveillance of Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Seeking to improve the performance of the non-state sector in delivering better healthcare to the poor.
Safety leaflet on topical corticosteroids and withdrawal reactions to help patients and their carers to use these medicines safely.
Data on the real-world efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines.
The Authority was responsible for organising the donation of blood and preparing it for use by health services. The Authority was abolished in 2005 with responsibilities passing to the NHS Blood and Transplant Service.
Check if you need to tell DVLA about a health or medical condition, how to report medical conditions to DVLA
Guidance to hospital blood banks (HBBs) on flexible approaches to requirements
Template for a blood bank compliance report and guidance on completing it.
Population screening programmes: NHS newborn blood spot (NBS) screening programme. The latest pages tagged as NBS will appear here.
Resources to help keep children healthy and well from preconception to adulthood.
The UKBTS is run by the Joint Professional Advisory Committee and is responsible for the dissemination of guidance and best practice on blood transfusion.
Guidance and resources for health professionals and commissioners working in the NHS newborn blood spot (NBS) screening programme.
Explains changes to drug driving law and the guidance available for healthcare professionals and users of prescription medicine.
The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) will deliver the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme, which will provide financial compensation to victims of infected blood on a UK-wide basis. The Scheme responds to the recommendations made by the Infected Blood Inquiry in...
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