News for Patient Involvement

( 1 month ago )
Congratulations to Elisabeth Buggins CBE who has been appointed Co-Chair of the National Blood Transfusion Committee (NBTC). 
( 2 years 3 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
( 2 years 3 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
(9 months 1 week ago)

Perioperative implications of Sickle Cell Disease in neurosurgery and the use of automated red cell exchange as a tool to facilitate time sensitive surgery.  Won poster prize at BBTS Annual Symposium 2023.

North West
(5 months 3 weeks ago)

A series of RCI Awareness sessions were held throughout January 2025. Thank you to all who attended and provided feedback. A link to one of the recordings is available to watch here.

(3 months 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).

Education