It’s the perfect time to add your name to the NHS Organ Donor Register

It’s the perfect time to add your name to the NHS Organ Donor Register

Organ Donation Week 2023 is taking place Monday 18 September to Sunday 24 September. If you haven’t already, it’s the perfect time to confirm your support for organ donation by adding your name and decision to the NHS Organ Donor Register. It’s also important that you tell your family and/or close friends about your decision. Families are involved in sensitive discussions about organ and tissue donation.

Think pink this Organ Donation Week

NHS Blood and Transplant is encouraging organisations to light their buildings up pink to raise awareness this week. Find out more about NHSBT’s plans.

 

HTA’s role in organ donation

The HTA is the regulator for human tissue and organs in the UK. We oversee compliance with laws that ensure the quality and safety of organs, tissues and cells used for transplantation. We also publish Codes of Practice that give professionals advice and guidance.

In living organ donation, we make the decision on whether the donation can go ahead with the help of an Independent Assessor. Find out more about living organ donation:

The independent assessment process  

Travelling overseas for transplantation

Using donor matching websites and social media

The role of HTA and NHSBT

Frequently asked questions