Welcome to the Register. Now tell your family
Registering your decision is a great start, but your family will still be involved when the time comes, so it’s important you make sure they know what you want.
What happens now?
- We will add your details and decision to the NHS Organ Donor Register
- You should now talk to your family, and make sure they know what you want
Tell them in person
Tips to help you start the conversation with family and friends
Step 1
Find the right time to talk. Perhaps in the car or while sharing the washing up.
Step 2
Explain that you have registered your decision to become an organ donor.
Step 3
Tell them how you arrived at your decision, and how donating your organs and tissues could improve or even save lives.
Send a private message
Thank you, your email has been sent to the recipients you selected, and a copy has also been sent to the 'From' address.
We have opened your SMS application for you to complete the sending of your message.
Send a SMS message
Your data is shared only with your chosen recipients and not used or stored by NHS Blood and Transplant. Messages will be sent at your standard SMS cost.
We have opened Whatsapp for you to complete the sending of your message.
Send a WhatsApp message
Hi,
I have joined the millions of people who have registered as an organ donor, bringing hope to those in need.
I would like you to support my decision when the time comes.
Your data is shared only with your chosen recipients and not used or stored by NHS Blood and Transplant. We'll open Whatsapp for you to select your contacts before sending.
Tell others about signing up as an organ donor
We will send new registrants a donor card but you can also share or print yours here.
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Stories

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Five years ago Wales led the way in the UK by introducing a soft opt-out system of organ donation.
Consent rates strong six months on from introduction of Max and Keira’s Law
Friday 20 November marks six months since Max and Keira’s Law (Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act 2020) came into effect in England and saw the country shift to an ‘opt out’ system for organ donation.Videos
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Organ donation in England has changed. All adults are now considered potential organ donors when they die unless they have recorded a decision not to donate. You still have a choice. I've registered my decision, have you?
I’ve just registered my decision to become an organ donor and told my family. Join me and millions of others who have decided to pass on the gift of life.
Organ donation can go ahead in line with your faith and beliefs. All the major religions and belief systems in the UK are open to the principles of organ donation and transplantation.
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