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Get 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 …
About organ donation
Organ 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 people who have died.
Register your decision - NHS Organ Donation
They will always be consulted, and can overturn your decision if they aren't sure what you want. Organ donation in some parts of the UK has changed. See how the changes affect you. To donate only some organs, register a decision and record your preferences. Withdrawing your name from the NHS Organ Donor Register is not the same as recording a ...
Organ donation law in England
The 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.
Donate - NHS Organ Donation
Tissue is a group of cells that carry out a particular job in your body. Tissue donations such as skin, bone and tendons save hundreds of lives every year. One tissue donor can enhance the lives of more than 50 people. Small bowel. The small bowel (also small intestine) absorbs nutrients and minerals from food we eat.
Who can donate? - NHS Organ Donation
To 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.
Statistics about organ donation
6 days ago · Annual statistics. Annual activity figures - April 2024 (PDF 59KB) Annual Organ Donation and Transplantation Activity Report.
What is organ donation and transplantation?
What is organ donation and transplantation? Organ donation is giving an organ to someone else who needs a transplant. This donation will greatly enhance or save the life of the person who receives the transplanted organ. Organ donation is an amazingly generous act and saves thousands of lives in the UK every year.
Helping you to decide - NHS Organ Donation
Helping 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.
Talk to your loved ones - NHS Organ Donation
If you want to be an organ donor after you die, it's really important that you talk to your loved ones and make sure they understand and support your organ donation decision. You can also register your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register. If you don't want to donate. If you decide not to become an organ donor, you can still help your ...