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The NHSBT / PHE epidemiology unit, and the epidemiology of infections among blood, tissue and organ donors and recipients.
Information about ensuring blood and blood component safety.
The NHSBT and UKHSA surveillance programme is a series of national schemes that monitors infection in blood, tissue and organ donors, and transfusion recipients.
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...
What blood establishments, blood banks and manufacturers of blood products need to do to ensure the safety and quality of blood and blood products.
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.
Guidance for hospitals, tissue establishments and fertility clinics for ensuring the quality and safety of human organs, tissues and cells (including reproductive cells).
Explains how commissioners and health professionals can use data and analysis for decisions about cardiovascular services and interventions.
What a movement is, who needs to report moves, and how to prepare to move sheep and goats.
Preventing people in England from developing high blood pressure (hypertension), and detecting and managing it better in those who have it.
Information and guidance on a range of medical devices for users and patients.
BBVU offers laboratory reference services and carries out research and development on hepatitis viruses, and has a remit for blood safety.
Papers on the transmission of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) from person to person though donated blood components.
How to report pig movements, including how to use electronic animal movement licensing (eAML2).
How to import animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man from non-EU countries.
The UKBTS is run by the Joint Professional Advisory Committee and is responsible for the dissemination of guidance and best practice on blood transfusion.
How to import or move animal by-products from the EU to Great Britain.
Find out how to validate your facility when you seek approval to open, including special requirements for continuous and blood processors.
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