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The watchdog that ensures organs and tissue are used safely, ethically and with proper consent The HTA is accountable to the Secretary of State for Health.

The HTA licenses and inspects organisations that store and use human tissue for the purposes listed below:

• teaching about or studying the human body
• carrying out post-mortem examinations
• using human tissue to treat patients
• carrying out research on human tissue
• displaying human bodies or tissue in public (e.g. in a museum)

We also give approval for donations of organs and bone marrow from
living people. A living person who wants to donate their organs or
bone marrow has to go through an independent assessment process. This helps to make sure that the interests of donors are looked after. We work under two laws: the Human Tissue Act and the Quality
and Safety Regulations. Our aim is to make sure that these laws
are followed by setting standards that are clear and reasonable,
and in which the public and professionals can have confidence. We also help people to understand these requirements by providing
codes of practice and other advice, guidance and support. The professional members of our Board come from medical and
scientific backgrounds linked to our work, and the lay members bring
a wide range of business, commercial and public sector experience. You can find out more about the members of the Board on our
website. Because the HTA is funded by the Department of Health and
through licence fees, we make aim to provide value for money.

30/10/2026

Body donation is arranged directly with a medical school (not via the HTA).

HTA licenses and inspects establishments but we do not accept donations or process donor forms.

To find the contact details of your nearest medical school see our “find a medical school” tool on our website 🔗 https://www.hta.gov.uk/medical-schools

29/10/2026

Our living organ donation team inspire us every day.

In the last year they helped 1165 patients who needed an organ transplant, while providing an independent check to help protect the interests of living organ donors. ✅

To find out more about living organ donation in 2025/26 , read our annual review: https://www.hta.gov.uk/news/human-tissue-authority-publishes-202526-annual-review

28/10/2026

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: https://www.hta.gov.uk/guidance-public/body-organ-and-tissue-donation/living-organ-donation

27/10/2026

22/10/2026

We've launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Code of Practice and Standards for the Research sector (Code E).

The consultation is open to anyone with an interest in the regulation of human tissue for research purposes, including licensed establishments, Designated Individuals, researchers, research ethics committees, patient and public groups, and other interested individuals and organisations.

Your feedback will help ensure the Code continues to meet the needs of the research sector: https://lnkd.in/ecSuvgrn

08/10/2026

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

Read the guidance here: https://ow.ly/y5O450UMCuI

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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.hta.gov.uk/

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