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Following the recent cyber attacks (12th May, 2017) affecting NHS computer systems please would reporters state in any future SAE or SAR reports to SHOT and the MHRA whether the cyber attack was a factor in the event or reaction occurring.

Please note updated version of SHOT Definitions & What to Report to SHOT is now available.

The NHS Blood and Transplant Patient Blood Management team, in collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Committee, have launched a Blood Component App which is based on relevant national transfusion guidelines for Adults, Infants & Children and Neonates. The App is currently available to download on Apple https://appsto.re/gb/c0zZib.i and Android phones https://goo.gl/1mYjs8, the download for […]

The Spring 2017 Edition of the SHOT Newsletter is available now.  Please click on the image below  

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As you are probably aware, a revision of the ISBT/IHN definition for transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO) was launched in 2013 at the request of members. The draft in the link below explains the rationale for the revision and contains revised reporting criteria; it will be publicly available on the ISBT, IHN and AABB websites for […]

Congratulations to the former SHOT apprentice, Katie Leadbetter, who has completed her Level 2 Business Administration course and has now been taken on permanently as the Office Assistant.  Katie attended the 14th National Awards ceremony on 29th November 2016 and received a certificate from Ian Trenholm.

Please find link as follows with further information about the NHSBT National Paediatric Conference on the 2nd Feb 2017.  Please click on the flyer or programme for further information.

Please see the attached document with the SABTO recommendations for HEV HEV SaBTO recommendations

The Annual SHOT Symposium 2017 will take place at Rothamsted Centre for Research and Enterprise, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2JQ on Friday 07 July 2017. We have a stimulating programme for the day including an interactive session for everyone to get involved and examples of ‘best practice’, steps that you have taken to improve transfusion safety.  Our keynote speaker is […]