The Update
News for hospitals and the transfusion community produced by Hospital Customer Services.
Print versions of each month's Update are available in the archive
25 June 2026
Critical information required for RCI referrals
to avoid transfusing incorrect red cells, inappropriate transfusion or significant delays.
25 June 2026
The Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) newsletter for June
is now available
25 June 2026
Transfusion Research Network newsletter - Spring/Summer 2026
is now available
25 June 2026
Basic Introduction to Transfusion Science (BITS)
now available for anyone with an interest in transfusion
25 June 2026
HLA Selected Red Cell Service for Renal Transplant Patients
HLA Selected Red Cell Service for Renal Transplant Patients
25 June 2026
Extension to NHSE-NHSBT Blood Group Genotyping programme
for patients with sickle cell, thalassemia, and rare inherited anaemias
29 May 2026
Request for RCI improvement review
We would appreciate your feedback by 30 June 2026
28 May 2026
Please check your LIMS will display our new code in the Electronic Despatch Note (EDN)
by referring to the list of LIMS suppliers here
28 May 2026
The Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) newsletter for May
is now available
28 May 2026
Revised guidance for emergency preparedness in hospital transfusion teams
is now available