Stem cell transplants from adult donors or umbilical
cord blood, commonly known as bone marrow
transplants, are often the last hope of survival for
patients with blood cancers such as leukaemia.
However, more than 400 patients each year in the UK
are denied access to this potentially lifesaving
treatment because they lack a suitable donor.
NHSBT manages the British Bone Marrow Registry (BBMR), the NHS Cord Blood Bank (NHS CBB) and provides specialist services related to the provision of haematopoietic stem cells (stem cells which can turn into blood cells) for the treatment of blood cancers. We aim to continually increase the quality and effectiveness of our stem cells services.
Having led the UK Stem Cell Strategic Forum we are now working with partners across the sector with the aim of delivering against the recommendations made for improving provision of stem cells for transplantation. The NHS CBB already holds the UK´s largest inventory of donated cord blood units and we are now working with Anthony Nolan to build a combined inventory of 50,000 units with increased genetic diversity to improve outcomes for all patients needing a stem cell transplant.
NHSBT manages the British Bone Marrow Registry (BBMR), the NHS Cord Blood Bank (NHS CBB) and provides specialist services related to the provision of haematopoietic stem cells (stem cells which can turn into blood cells) for the treatment of blood cancers. We aim to continually increase the quality and effectiveness of our stem cells services.
Having led the UK Stem Cell Strategic Forum we are now working with partners across the sector with the aim of delivering against the recommendations made for improving provision of stem cells for transplantation. The NHS CBB already holds the UK´s largest inventory of donated cord blood units and we are now working with Anthony Nolan to build a combined inventory of 50,000 units with increased genetic diversity to improve outcomes for all patients needing a stem cell transplant.
Stem Cells Services
NHSBT manages the British Bone Marrow Registry (BBMR) and the NHS Cord Blood Bank (NHS CBB) and provides a range of specialist services related to stem cell provision and transplantation.
UK Stem Cells Strategic Forum
NHSBT has a key role in the implementation of the recommendations of the UK Stem Cell Strategic Forum and supports the work of its successor, the UK Stem Cell Strategy Oversight Committee.
Working in Partnership
NHSBT works in partnership with third sector organisations and the UK Health Services in the provision of an efficient and effective source of donor haematopoietic stem cells for the treatment of UK patients.
NHSBT Websites
Useful Websites
UK Stem Cells Strategic Forum
