Opt Out Organ Donation comes into force in England
From today, organ donation will be ‘opt-out’, meaning more live-saving operations will happen in England. From today, if someone dies and their…
NBTA member ACLT responds to introduction of opt-out organ donation
All adults in England will be considered to have agreed to be an organ and tissue donor when they die, unless they…
Team Margot launches “Heart at home” campaign
NBTA member Team Margot have launched a campaign to showcase “works of heart” to say thank you for staying at home and…
Footballer Shae Hutchinson case highlights organ donation
Shae Hutchinson, a 23 year-old strike with Norwich City FC, has highlighted the need for BAME people to become organ donors. Hutchinson,…
Coronavirus (COVID19) information
People who have undergone an organ transplant, and people who have a weakened immune system are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus, according to…
NBTA welcomes the change in the law on Organ donation
NBTA has welcomed the change in the law on Organ donation. Orin Lewis OBE, NBTA co-chair, and CEO of ACLT said: “6,000 people…
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…