The RTC hosted a successful virtual education event

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 now available.

On behalf of the SHOT Team and SCRIPT Group:

The Essential standards for safe transfusion in clinical IT systems (Version 1.0, June 2026) have been published.

Registration is now open for the Consent and Legal Aspects of Transfusion, including Infected Blood Inquiry Update, hosted by the South East Regional Transfusion Committee on 29 September 2026.