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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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
Become a living donor - NHS Organ Donation
WEBAcross the UK, more than 1,000 people each year donate a kidney or part of their liver while they are still alive to a relative, friend or someone they do not know. The most commonly donated organ by a living person is a kidney. A healthy person can lead a normal life with only one functioning ...
Talk to your loved ones - NHS Organ Donation
WEBIf 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 ...