Campaigns
National Transplant Week 2013
8 - 14 July
This year we want to encourage more people than ever before to join the NHS Organ Donor Register and to talk to their close family and friends about their donation wishes.
To find out how you can get involved keep an eye on www.transplantweek.co.uk for the latest news and stories as Transplant Week approaches.
And why not enter our film competition? - create an inspiring film about donation and you could win £1,000 worth of camera equipment. You'll find full details here.
Don't forget you can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news and developments throughout the year.
Let's carry on working together and give hope to all those currently waiting for a transplant!
Facts about Organ Donation
- 10,000 currently need a transplant in the UK, and three die everyday because not enough organs are available.
- Whilst 96% of us would take an organ if we needed one, only 28% of us are on the register.
- Simply carrying a donor card does not mean you are on the register, you need to sign up to join the database from this website.
- Anyone can register on the NHS Organ Donor Register. Age isn't a barrier to being an organ and/or tissue donor, and nor are most medical conditions.