News for National Transfusion Practitioners Network

QS138 Quality Insights updated following revised QS2 (TXA) guidance

( 4 weeks 1 day ago )
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 criteria.
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Professional Development Framework now available

( 1 month ago )
The Professional Development Framework for Transfusion Practitioners and the Supportive and Assistive Workforce can now be accessed via
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Transfusion Practitioner-Animation

( 6 months 3 weeks ago )
During the development of the Transfusion Practitioner (TP) Framework, it became clear that we needed a stronger way to communicate both the impact of the TP role and what it involves.
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BBTS TP Award and Speaker Nominations

( 8 months 2 weeks ago )
The BBTS Annual Conference in Glasgow, 15th -17th of September 2026Action needed by the end of February 2026.🏅TP Specialist Interest Group (SIG) – Award Nominations Now Open
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Survey of Audits and Benchmarking in Transfusion Report

( 10 months ago )
Lead: Stuart Lord
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Thank you and Best Wishes

( 10 months ago )
🌟Thank You for Your Support🌟🙏Thank you to everyone who has supported the development of the Professional Development Framework for Transfusion Practitioners. Your commitment, expertise, and collaboration have been invaluable throughout this process.
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BBTS TP Forum

( 10 months 2 weeks ago )
This forum is for all UK & Ireland Transfusion Practitioners (this includes all staff who work in haemovigilance & patient blood management).
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The Role of the Transfusion Practitioner: Then, Now, and Beyond

( 10 months 3 weeks ago )
The Role of the Transfusion Practitioner: Then, Now, and Beyond — Webinar 4th December 2025Join us for a one‑hour webinar on Thursday 4 December 2025 at 2:00 pm (GMT / UK time), organised by the BBTS in partnership with Werfen.
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Professional Development Framework for TPs-4th Soundbite

( 11 months 4 weeks ago )
Help Shape the TP Professional Development FrameworkAn email will soon be landing in the inbox of Transfusion Practitioners (TPs) across England, inviting you to help shape the main body of the Professional Development Framework.
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Professional Development Framework for TPs -Soundbite #3

( 1 year ago )
Help Shape the TP Professional Development FrameworkAn email will soon be sent to all Transfusion Practitioners (TPs) across England, inviting you to help shape the section that outlines the purpose of the Professional Development Framework for Trans
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Transfusion Practitioners Present at IBMS Congress

( 1 year ago )
Transfusion Practitioners Vicky Waddoups (Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust) and Aimee Burtenshaw (University Hospitals of Derby and Burton) proudly represented the TP community at the IBMS Congress in Birmingham last week.
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TP Framework Soundbite #2-Consultation to agree Core Professional Values for TPs

( 1 year ago )
An email will be sent to all TPs across England inviting them to help shape the Core Professional Values for the TP role.
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TP Framework Soundbite #1-Consultation to agree a Purpose Statement for TPs

( 1 year 1 month ago )
An email will be sent to all TPs across England to invite them to participate in shaping the Purpose Statement for the TP role.
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Shaping the Professional Development Framework-Upcoming Reviews

( 1 year 1 month ago )
Thank you to everyone who attended the webinars and contributed content and suggestions via the Padlets. Your input has been invaluable.
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HCPC Webinar Series

( 1 year 1 month ago )
The HCPC is hosting a series of webinars (along with NHS England and the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) to discuss scope of practice, effective supervision and delegation.  The webinars are for experienced regulated healthcare practitioners and the managers who support them, includi
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Congratulations to Stuart Lord -SHOT Symposium Runner-Up Best Abstract Prize!

( 1 year 2 months ago )
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South East TP success at SHOT Symposium

( 1 year 3 months ago )
SHOT Symposium Best poster prize: Slow and Steady Wins the rACE in the South East!
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Developing and Elevating the TP Role: From Reflection to Action

( 1 year 4 months ago )
Developing and Elevating the TP Role: From Reflection to ActionTuesday, 10th June 2025( 2 weeks 6 days ago)Developing and Elevating the TP Role: From Reflection to Action
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Developing and Elevating the TP Role: From Reflection to Action

( 1 year 5 months ago )
Developing and Elevating the TP Role: From Reflection to Action
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Developing and Elevating the TP Role: From Reflection to Action

( 1 year 7 months ago )
Transfusion Practitioners – Virtual Workshops Start in Less Than 2 Weeks!Our first virtual workshop, "Developing and Elevating the TP Role: From Reflection to Action," is fast approaching!
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Transfusion Practitioner Framework News

( 1 year 11 months ago )
The development of a Transfusion Practitioner Framework is well under way.A lot of work has been going on since Nov 2023.
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Upcoming South East RTT Meetings 2026

(10 months 3 weeks ago)

South East RTT Meetings 2026

Thursday 29 January (Work-plan meeting)

Thursday 12 February

Wednesday 6 May

Thursday 10 September

Wednesday 2 December

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O D Negative Stock Pressures: Updated NBTC Red Cell and Platelet Shortage Plans Published

(3 weeks 1 day ago)

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.

BBTS TP Award and Speaker Nominations

(8 months 2 weeks ago)

The BBTS Annual Conference in Glasgow, 15th -17th of September 2026

Action needed by the end of February 2026.

🏅TP Specialist Interest Group (SIG) – Award Nominations Now Open

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