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 f
27/05/2026
Our aim is to be an excellent, modern and accountable regulator. ✅ Our new business plan helps us to achieve this.
Find out more about what have planned for 2026/27 🔗 https://www.hta.gov.uk/news/regulation-fit-needs-today-and-future
26/05/2026
Regulation fit for the needs of today and the future. ✅
Our business plan 2026/27 has just been published. Read it here 🔗 https://www.hta.gov.uk/news/regulation-fit-needs-today-and-future
Hear from our colleagues about the direction of our business plan for 2026/27. 🎙️👇
https://www.hta.gov.uk/news/regulation-fit-needs-today-and-future
22/05/2026
Do I need a HTA licence? 🤔
You may need a licence for human tissue uses including:
Anatomical examination
Understanding the cause of death
Public display
Clinical audit
Education or training
Research
See the full list and how to apply 🔎
https://lnkd.in/etgFtU2J
21/05/2026
We're reviewing our guidance on the dignity and care of the deceased, and we want to hear from professionals working in this area.
If you work in a setting where deceased people are cared for, please take a few minutes to complete our questionnaire and help shape any updates to the guidance. ✍️
Your experience and insight matters to us.
https://www.hta.gov.uk/news/review-guidance-dignity-and-care-deceased
Closes on 12 June 2026. Please share with your networks.
20/05/2026
Our Codes of Practice and standards offer practical guidance for professionals conducting activities under the HTA’s remit.
Find them here: https://ow.ly/K7HO50SyJ6Z
19/05/2026
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: https://ow.ly/lRiI50ULPvw
18/05/2026
Our regulatory alerts are issued when immediate action may be required to protect patient safety.
Regulatory updates are issued about regulatory changes or activity requiring action or awareness.
See the list on our website 📌 https://www.hta.gov.uk/guidance-professionals/regulatory-alerts
10/05/2026
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
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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