Stem cells
Donate the building blocks of life
Stem cells are amazing
They can grow into any other cell in your body. This means they can be used to treat a wide range of blood cancers and disorders.
For some people, a stem cell transplant (also known as a bone marrow transplant) is the only hope of survival. But matching donors and patients isn’t easy.
Between 65-75% of those in need are unable to find a sibling match so rely on the generosity of strangers.
We work with a global network of international registries, which collectively have over 28 million potential donors, to make this possible. Our donors help save hundreds of lives in the UK and overseas every year.
You're in safe hands
- The NHS Cord Blood Bank and NHS Stem Cell Donor Registry are regulated by the Human Tissue Authority
- Plus, accredited by JACIE (the international body inspecting bone marrow transplant programmes), FACT Netcord, and the World Marrow Donor Association
- We are licensed by the Medicines and Health Care Regulatory Agency on a number of sites for the provision of Cell and DNA based investigational medicinal products