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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.
The NHS Organ Donor Card
You don’t need to have your organ donor card on you at all times, but you may choose to carry your card with you as a symbol of your decision to help others.. I f you are able to become an organ donor in the future, t he decision you have recorded on the NHS Organ Donor Register will be checked.. Organ donation will only go ahead with the support of your family.
About organ donation
The specialist nurse will discuss your decision with your loved ones, or if you hadn't registered a decision, ask your loved ones if they know your feelings about organ donation.
Get the facts - NHS Organ Donation
Healthcare professionals have a duty of care to save your life first. If - despite their best efforts - death is inevitable, organ and tissue donation will be considered as end of life care discussions start with your loved ones.
Helping you to decide - NHS Organ Donation
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. Find out about the different organ donation decisions you can make. Whatever you decide, it is ...
Organ donation law in England
Why was it introduced? There has been tremendous progress in organ donation but there is still a shortage of donors. Wales introduced an opt out system in 2015 and has seen an increase in the number of families supporting a loved one's decision to donate, resulting in more life-saving transplants for those in need.
What can you donate? - NHS Organ Donation
Everyone has a choice as to whether or not they want to become an organ donor after they die, and if you choose to donate, you can choose to donate either some or all of your organs. By registering to become an organ donor you have the option …
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Heart. Blood being pumped around your body by your heart carries oxygen and nutrients. Without the heart, your body wouldn’t get oxygen. Your heart can be transplanted whole or in some cases the valves (pulmonary and aortic) can be transplanted.
Who can donate? - NHS Organ Donation
Having an illness or medical condition doesn't necessarily prevent a person from becoming an organ or tissue donor. The decision about whether some or all organs or tissue are suitable for transplant is made by medical specialists at the time of donation, taking into account your medical, travel and social history.
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.