News for Patient Involvement

Welcome Elisabeth Buggins CBE

( 1 year 2 months ago )
Congratulations to Elisabeth Buggins CBE who has been appointed Co-Chair of the National Blood Transfusion Committee (NBTC). 
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Consent for blood transfusion resources

( 3 years 4 months ago )
The United Kingdom and Ireland Blood Transfusion Network (UK&IBTN) has developed resources to support patient consent for blood transfusion for both patients and healthcare practitioners, as recommended in guidance published by the advisory committee for the safety of blood, tissues and organ
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PIL Translations

( 3 years 4 months ago )
“Receiving a Blood Transfusion” patient information leaflet has now been translated in 25 languages. The translations are available to download and print lo
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East of England RTC Annual Report 2025

(7 months 1 week ago)

A review of the activity that has taken place during 2025 for the East of England region. 

East of England

East of England RTC Action Plan 2026

(7 months 1 week ago)

The East of England RTC Action Plan has been updated for 2026.  The plan details the projects and activity which has been planned for the year ahead.  This plan will be reviewed and amended at each RTC meeting.  

East of England

The Role of the Transfusion Practitioner: Then, Now, and Beyond

(9 months 1 week ago)

The Role of the Transfusion Practitioner: Then, Now, and Beyond — Webinar 4th December 2025

Join 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.

National Transfusion Practitioners Network