Evening Standard: Black Londoners urged to donate organs by woman who saved father
This article was first published in the Evening Standard. A woman who saved her father by giving him one of her kidneys…
New Jain and Hindu Organ Donation Steering Group (JHOD) newsletter
The Jain and Hindu Organ Donation Steering Group (JHOD) have published their most recent newsletter. It covers: Plans and funded projects for…
Annual report on Living Transplant Initiative shows work in the community continues to successfully engage BAME groups on topic of organ donation
The NBTA Living Transplant Initiative, funded by NHS Blood and Transplant has had another successful year of engagement with black, Asian and…
Team Margot take part in “the world’s toughest row”
NBTA members Team Margot Atlantic Rowers will arrive at English Harbour in Antigua later this month. They’re one of 35 teams taking…
BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ Ace appeals for BAME organ donors
A father in need of a lifesaving kidney transplant is urging more people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds (BAME) to…
Projects in England and Wales win funding to promote organ donation among black, Asian, mixed race and minority ethnic communities
Community and faith-based organisations are joining the campaign to address the urgent need for more lifesaving organ donors from black, Asian, mixed…
NBTA and NHSBT – Developing BAME aspects of the Organ Donation and Transplantation Strategy
This event was held on 16th October 2019 to develop priorities and plans for the new strategy that specifically relates to its…
Living Transplant Initiative – final report published
The Living Transplant Initiative report is the outcome of work done by a number of BAME community groups and hospitals in increasing…
Organ donation law is changing
From spring 2020, organ donation in England will move to an ‘opt out’ system. You may also hear it referred to as ‘Max and…
Hindu and Jain communities show support for organ donation this Diwali
A special message on organ donation is being sent by Hindu and Jain community leaders and patients during this year’s Diwali festival.…