Useful resources
Use the links below for more information on transfusion and tissue transplantation, provided by other organisations.
NHS Blood Components
A summary of guidelines to support the safe and appropriate use of blood components
NHS Blood Assist
Key guidance, recommendations and advice for safe blood transfusion
Education for healthcare professionals
Resources, e-learning modules and courses from the Patient Blood Management team at NHS Blood and Transplant
Transfusion Training Hub
Education and training from the National Blood Transfusion Committee (NBTC) for healthcare professionals working in blood transfusion
British Society for Haematology guidelines
Current guidelines from the British Society for Haematology (BSH) on the topic of transfusion
SaBTO microbiological safety guidelines
Information on the safety of transplanting organs, tissues and cells from the Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO)
EDQM Guide to the preparation, use and quality assurance of blood components
European standards for the safety and quality of blood components from the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and HealthCare (EDQM)
EDQM Guide to the quality and safety of tissues and cells for human application
European standards for the safety and quality of tissues and cells from the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and HealthCare (EDQM)