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Organ Donation

2 minutes now could save up to 9 lives

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Let's start with the basics

What is organ donation?

Find out what's involved, who you could help and what choices you could make.

About organ donation

Register your decision

Have questions or concerns?

Get the facts about the organ donation process, funeral arrangements, faith and beliefs, the opt out system, family involvement and more.

Get the facts now Donate Register to donate Do not donate Register not to donate (opt out)

Why register?

Find out why it's really important that you do.

More information

Who can donate?

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 here.

How organ donors change lives

Read about people whose lives have been dramatically affected by organ donation, and those waiting for a transplant.

The law has changed

Organ donation law in England has changed. Read about how these changes affect you, and let others know too.

Why ethnicity matters

We need donors from all communities, but there is a shortage of donors from ethnic minority groups.

Talk to your loved ones

Whatever you decide, it's really important that you let them know. Find out why here.

Become a living donor

You are able to donate some organs while you are alive. For example, a kidney or part of your liver.