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
28 March 2024
Component irradiation
Label update
18 March 2024
Virtual Reality training
Blood typing
26 February 2024
Patient consent
Web pages improved
26 February 2024
Transfusion eLearning: UK and Ireland collaboration
Review of Modules
26 February 2024
Transfusion Science Course
Dates now available
26 February 2024
Sending fetal RHD screening samples
Easter guidance
25 January 2024
SHOT Definitions Updated
New definitions for 2024
25 January 2024
Group AB Fresh Frozen Plasma
Limited stock component
25 January 2024
Phase Change Material (PCMs)
Please do not write or stick labels on them
25 January 2024
Red cell age requirement removed for Haemoglobinopathy patients
Please review and amend local practice to comply with the changed guidance