News for Patient Involvement

Welcome Elisabeth Buggins CBE

( 1 week 3 days 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

( 2 years 2 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

( 2 years 2 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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2025 Undergraduate Medical Degree Transfusion Medicine Survey

(2 months 1 week ago)

The 2025 Undergraduate Medical Degree Transfusion Medicine Survey was developed in collaboration with the T2024 Education Working Group, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) Patient Blood Management Consultants, and the UK and Ireland Blood Transfusion Network (UK&I BTN).

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Are you Prepared for a Major Incident - YouTube Videos Now Available

(10 months 3 weeks ago)

The educational sessions from the Emergency Planning Working Group event held on the 15th May 2024 - Are you Prepared for a Major Incident are now available to view. 

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Emergency Planning

Midlands Military and Emergency Blood Education Event - postponed

(8 months 2 weeks ago)

Please note that this event on the 4th November 2024 has been postponed and will be rescheduled in the future. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. 

Midlands