http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/ Latest news updates from ODT. http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/images/content/nhsbt_logo.gif http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/ 122 40 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=299 Plans aimed at transforming more lives through living kidney donation and transplantation are to be revealed. 24 January 2012 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=298 Make it your New Year's resolution to join the NHS Organ Donor Register (ODR) and talk to your family and friends about donation. This is the plea from NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) to the 60% of us who say we support organ donation but still have not signed up. 3 January 2012 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=296 On Wednesday 14 December, the London Borough of Newham will become the first council to sign a formal partnership agreement with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) aimed at increasing organ and blood donation rates among residents. Building on the support already provided by other councils, the two year agreement will allow efforts to be sustained and momentum to be maintained in awareness-raising efforts. 15 December 2011 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=295 NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) welcomes the NICE guideline on improving donor identification and consent for deceased organ donation, announced today. 12 December 2011 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=294 NHS Blood and Transplant's (NHSBT) current campaign to tackle the critical shortage of organ donors from black and minority ethnic (BME) communities has already achieved more than half its target to increase numbers signing up to the NHS Organ Donor Register (ODR). 30 November 2011 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=292 An appeal has been launched by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) to urge people to sign the NHS Organ Donor Register (ODR) for World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2011. 14 November 2011 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=289 Celebrities Alison Hammond, Ainsley Harriott, Tim Campbell, Ricky Whittle and Gina Yashere are backing NHS Blood and Transplant's (NHSBT) new campaign to urge more black people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register (ODR), so that more lives can be saved through organ donation. 20 October 2011 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=288 Celebrities, Nina Wadia, Pooja Shah, Riz Ahmed and Salima Saxton are backing NHS Blood and Transplant’s (NHSBT) new campaign to urge more Asian people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register (ODR), so that more lives can be saved through organ donation. 19 October 2011 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=288 Celebrities, Nina Wadia, Pooja Shah, Riz Ahmed and Salima Saxton are backing NHS Blood and Transplant’s (NHSBT) new campaign to urge more Asian people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register (ODR), so that more lives can be saved through organ donation. 20 October 2011 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=287 The number of people signing up to the NHS Organ Donor Register (ODR) enjoyed a huge boost following the broadcast of the acclaimed documentary Transplant on BBC1 on Tuesday 4 October. 17 October 2011 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=286 The Nuffield Council's Bioethics committee report endorses the systems in practice in relation to blood donation, living organ donation, altruistic cord blood donation and tissue donation for therapeutic use. 12 October 2011 http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/news/2011/newsrelease070711.html The Great Britain Transplant Cricket Club (GBTCC) has announced the dates of this summer’s Transplant Ashes against their Australian (ATCC) counterparts. 7 July 2011 http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/news/2011/newsrelease300611.html Doctors today renewed their support for changing the UK's organ donation system from informed to presumed consent. 30 June 2011 http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/news/2011/newsrelease230611.html The number of people on the NHS Organ Donor Register has reached a record 18 million, according to figures released today by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT). 23 June 2011 http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/news/2011/newsrelease120511.html Unblocking the barriers to donation and transplantation at a regional level and changing public behaviour are the two priorities for NHSBT. 12 May 2011 http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/news/2011/newsrelease110511.html Blood plasma that becomes a by-product of the blood manufacturing process is to be made available for diagnostic and research purposes in the healthcare sector. 11 May 2011 http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/news/2011/newsrelease090511.html Plans to save and improve more lives through blood, organ, stem cell and tissue donation were unveiled today (9 May) with the publication of NHS Blood and Transplant's (NHSBT) strategic plan for 2011-14. 9 May 2011 http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/news/2011/newsrelease010411.html The NHS Blood and Transplant Board yesterday accepted the business case outlining the viability of consolidating testing activity into Manchester from Sheffield and Newcastle. 1 Apr 2011 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=266 Victoria Teece, from Nottingham, is to become the 1000th recipient of a silver pin badge, which is awarded to living organ donors in a national scheme managed by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT). 17 Mar 2011 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=265 UK Transplant Kids jet off to Switzerland for International Transplant Ski Camp 14 Mar 2011 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=264 Appeal for ethnic minorities to join NHS Organ Donor Register (ODR) on World Kidney Day 10 Mar 2011 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=263 Black and Asian families over-rule loved ones’ decision to donate organs 4 Mar 2011 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=261 While many people will be hoping for a romantic message or a gift on Valentine’s Day, thousands of others will be waiting and hoping for something that could save their lives – an organ transplant or blood transfusion. 10 Feb 2011 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=260 More than 1,000 people saved the lives of over 2,700 individuals last year, the highest ever, announced NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) today. 21 Jan 2011 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=258 NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is celebrating a record 2010. 4 Jan 2011 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=259 NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is celebrating a successful 2010. 4 Jan 2011 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=257 Lisa Burnapp has been appointed as Lead Nurse - Living Donation at NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT). 7 Dec 2010 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=255 A moving new book containing the letters and photographs sent to organ donor families by patients who have received donated organs has been published for the first time. 10 Nov 2010 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=254 A record high of 3,706 transplants were carried out in the UK last year NHSBT announced today in its Annual Activity Report 2009/10. 04 Nov 2010 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=253 A medical milestone is celebrated on 30th October 2010 - the 50th anniversary of the UK’s first successful organ transplant. 29 Oct 2010 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=252 A unique team of Peer Educators, trained by Kidney Research UK, Britain’s leading Charity dedicated to funding research into kidney disease, have successfully signed over 500 people to the NHS Organ Donor Register thanks to funding from the Big Lottery Fund (BIG). 29 Oct 2010 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/statements_and_stances/statements/duff_review.jsp NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) welcomes Professor Sir Gordon Duff’s independent review into mis-recording of data on the Organ Donor Register (ODR), and his finding that the issue was handled with the appropriate level of urgency, diligence and sensitivity. 20 Oct 2010 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/statements_and_stances/statements_and_stances.jsp#24sept Preventing heart disease and stroke through healthy behaviours at work is the theme for this year's World Heart Day on Sunday 26 September. 24 Sep 2010 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=251 Organ donation experts from around the world will meet in Cardiff this week to discuss ways of tackling the desperate shortage of organs for transplant that, in the UK alone, leads to around 1,000 deaths a year. 22 Sep 2010 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/news_releases/article.jsp?releaseId=250 NHSBT welcomes this study which highlights the success of kidney transplants made possible through donors who have died from "Cardiac Death". 19 Aug 2010 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/statements_and_stances/statements_and_stances.jsp#26jul NHS Blood and Transplant's continued status as the Special Health Authority responsible for securing the safe supply of blood, organs and associated services to the NHS was confirmed today in a statement by Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley, on the Arm's-Length Bodies Review. 26 Jul 2010 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/statements_and_stances/statements_and_stances.jsp#21jul In response to an article published on bmj.com on 21 July 2010 regarding variations between centres in terms of patients’ access to kidney transplantation, James Neuberger, Associate Medical Director of Organ Donation and Transplantation at NHSBT, said 'NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has long been responsible for analysing data relating to transplants and their outcomes in order to inform future clinical practice and ensure the best possible care for patients.' 21 Jul 2010 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/statements_and_stances/statements_and_stances.jsp#29jun We have now written to 300,000 people on the Organ Donor Register to confirm their preferences for organ donation, following identification of a technical error in recording information on the Register. 29 Jun 2010 http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/newsroom/statements_and_stances/statements_and_stances.jsp#29mar NHS Blood and Transplant welcomes the introduction of guidance designed to allow for flexibility in the allocation of donated organs in exceptional circumstances. 29 Mar 2010