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Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Guidance to hospital blood banks (HBBs) on flexible approaches to requirements
TACO is one of the most common causes of transfusion-related deaths in the UK and cases have increased substantially in recent years. Identifying risk factors for TACO prior to transfusion allows initiation of appropriate mitigating measures.
Information for manufacturers of medical devices about reporting adverse incidents and field safety corrective actions to the MHRA.
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 additional resources about the 'opt-out' testing policy for blood-borne viruses in prisons and other secure settings.
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.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (11 March 2024) approved the medicine quizartinib (Vanflyta) to be used alongside chemotherapy as first line treatment for adults who have acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).
Form to apply for a blood establishment authorisation and guidance on completing the form.
You must tell DVLA about a blood clot on the brain - download the correct form to let them know
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with diabetes mellitus.
Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export blood products to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
Explains how commissioners and health professionals can use data and analysis for decisions about cardiovascular services and interventions.
Data on the real-world efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines.
Forms to make a variation to a Blood establishment Authorisation
What blood establishments, blood banks and manufacturers of blood products need to do to ensure the safety and quality of blood and blood products.
Marburg virus is a Filovirus which, along with Ebola virus, can cause a severe and often fatal viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF).
Information about licences, regulations and safety related to human blood and blood products, including blood and tissue donations from the human body.
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