Human Tissue Authority

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

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 is still time to respond to the Department of Health and Social Care about substances of human origin and their use in medical treatment:

https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/substances-of-human-origin-soho-review-of-uk-legislation

Closes 11:59pm on 17 June 2026.

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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

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

Closing Friday 12 June 👇

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.

Behind the build of a new mortuary...

https://www.hta.gov.uk/blog/behind-build-northamptonshires-new-mortuary 📝