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WEBGet the facts about the organ donation process, funeral arrangements, faith and beliefs, the opt out system, family involvement and more. Have a medical condition? Are you a smoker, or are you unable to give blood? You may still be able to become an organ donor. Get the facts about eligibility ...
About organ donation
WEBOrgan donation is when you decide to give an organ to save or transform the life of someone else. You can donate some organs while you are alive, and this is called living organ donation. However, most organ and tissue donations come from …
Get the facts - NHS Organ Donation
WEBYou can change your mind at any time. If you have recorded a decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register and want to update your details, change or reaffirm your decision, you can complete the Amend your details form or call 0300 123 23 23. Please make sure you share your updated decision with your family. Get the facts about family involvement.
Organ donation law in England
WEBThe opt out system. Now that the law has changed, it will be considered that you agree to become an organ donor when you die, if: you are over 18; you have not opted out; you are not in an excluded group. You still have a choice whether or not you want to become an organ donor, and can register or amend your decision at any time.
What can you donate? - NHS Organ Donation
WEBBy registering to become an organ donor you have the option to donate organs such as your heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas and small bowel. All of these forms of donation can greatly enhance or even save the life of someone in need. To find out more, please click one of the links below. Heart Lungs Liver Kidneys Pancreas Small bowel.
Who can donate? - NHS Organ Donation
WEBTo donate organs after death, a person needs to die in hospital in specific circumstances. To add your name to the NHS Organ Donor Register you'll need to live in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man. Specialist healthcare professionals decide in each individual case whether a person's organs and tissue are suitable for donation.
Donate - NHS Organ Donation
WEBYour choice. You can choose to donate some, or all, of your organs and tissue. By selecting ‘all’ you may be able to help up to nine people through organ donation, and even more through tissue donation. Thank you. Blood being pumped around your body by your heart carries oxygen and nutrients. Without the heart, your body wouldn’t get oxygen.
Helping you to decide - NHS Organ Donation
WEBHelping you to decide. We understand that you may have questions about organ donation. We're here to help support your decision, and have provided a selection of resources to help make sure you get the information you need.
Statistics about organ donation
WEB3 days ago · Current UK statistics for organ donations and transplants. 7730 people are waiting for a transplant in the UK. 1642 people have received a transplant since April 2024
Donating your kidney - NHS Organ Donation
WEBDonating your kidney. Cael gwybodaeth yn y Gymraeg. A kidney transplant can transform the life of someone with kidney disease. Kidneys are the most commonly donated organs by living people, and about a third of all kidney transplants …