National Blood
Transfusion Committee

Promoting good transfusion practice by providing information and advice to hospitals and blood services in England.

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Upcoming events

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North East and Yorkshire
The UK Cell Salvage Advisory Group (UKCSAG) are hosting their Annual Education Event 2026 - Advancing Knowledge in Intraoperative Cell Salvage.  This is a FREE event and open to all…
(In 1 week)
Education
This month’s session focuses on Twists and Turns of Hospital-based Transfusion. HSST: Journies to Consultant Clinical Scientist.Join Michelle Scott, Transfusion Laboratory Manager and Alison Muir,…
(In 2 weeks)
Transfusion Laboratory Managers

Recent news

Following today's communication from NHSBT regarding pressure on O D negative red cell stocks, NBTC would like to remind colleagues that the updated national red cell and platelet shortage plans are…
Following the February 2026 update to NICE QS138 Statement 2 on tranexamic acid (TXA), the QS138 Quality Insights quality improvement tool has been updated to reflect the broadened eligibility…
National Transfusion Practitioners Network
Healthcare professionals and other NBTC stakeholders may wish to note an update from Jehovah’s Witnesses regarding individual decisions on the acceptance and donation of major blood components.…

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