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.…
NBTA and NHSBT – Developing BAME Aspects of the Organ Donation and Transplantation Strategy 16 October 2019
The National BAME Transplant Alliance and NHS Blood & Transplant are joining together to hold an event to develop the Black, Asian,…
Organ donation: a conversation with young people
Year 10 and Year 12 students at Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’ School (QEGS) in Barnet were informed about the change in law on…
Blood donor and her recipient brought together for emotional Sickle Cell Awareness Month appeal
New figures show 29% increase in black blood donors but urgent shortage remains NHS Blood and Transplant has brought together a woman…
How do you talk to children and young people about organ donation?
Team Margot produce educational materials to help children and young people learn and understand about the importance of organ donation. Giving to…
Highest ever numbers of organ donors and recipients from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities last year, but more still needed
More black, Asian, mixed race and minority ethnic people are donating organs than ever before, but too many donation opportunities are being missed…
Organ Donation Week: Stories from BAME families
This week is Organ Donation week. NBTA is using this time to highlight the continued needs of black, asian, mixed race and…
NBTA Co-Chair speaks to ITN about Sunaina Paul case
NBTA Co-chair Orin Lewis spoke to ITN news about the ongoing case of Sunaina Paul, who urgently needs a liver transplant. Orin…