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.
A review of the activity that has taken place during 2025 for the East of England region.
East of England
New SHOT/SCRIPT standards published: Essential standards for safe transfusion in clinical IT systems
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.