Organ Donation Give the Gift of Life

Transplants are one of the most miraculous achievements of modern medicine. But they depend entirely on the generosity of donors and their families who are willing to make this life-saving gift to others.

One donor can give life to several people and restore the sight of two more. The more people who pledge to donate their organs after their death, the more people stand to benefit. By joining the NHS Organ Donor Register you can help to make sure life goes on.
 
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When asked, 90% of people say they support organ donation. But less than 25% have registered their wishes. If you want to give the gift of life after your death and have joined the register - thank you. If you haven't joined the register yet, why not do it now!

Leave someone a future
The need for donors has never been more urgent. More than 8,000 people in the UK need an organ transplant. Despite the huge advances in medicine and the great success of transplant operations, people are still dying while waiting.
 
There is a critical shortage of organs and the gap between the number of people waiting for a transplant and the number of organs donated is increasing.

To decide whether or not you wish to give life to someone else after you have died is something very personal and it is important that everyone makes their own decision.
 
Even if you already carry a donor card you should join the register to ensure your wishes are recorded. Discuss your decision with those closest to you so they know your wishes should the time ever come.

By joining the register you are giving your agreement to your organs and tissue being used for transplantation to save or enhance the lives of others after your death.

The facts
You are more likely to need a transplant than become a donor.
A donor can donate a heart, lungs, two kidneys, pancreas, liver and small bowel and restore the sight of two people.

Many relatives say that they have found some comfort in knowing that the loss of their loved one has given someone else the chance to live.