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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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Sunaina's appeal
NBTA has been highlighting the case of Sunaina Paul for the last couple of weeks. Sunaina was born with Biliary...
Organ Donation Week: 2nd - 8th September
Organ donation week will be happening from 2nd September to the 8th September this year. A series of events will...
Latest JHOD Newsletter
The Jain and Hindu Organ Donation Steering Group (JHOD) has published their latest newsletter. Among the news and content are...
Radio 4 Programme on The Black Blood Donor Crisis
BBC Radio 4 broadcast a programme on 'The Black Blood Donor Crisis' earlier this week. The programme looks at some...
NHSBT Transplant Activity Report - 3,941 Lives Saved or Improved
NHSBT has released a copy of the Transplant Activity Report (TAR) giving a comprehensive update about organ donors, transplant waiting...
Hindus and Jains launch campaign to explain change in law on organ donation
A campaign which sets out to raise awareness of the upcoming change in law around organ donation in England was...
NBTA July Newsletter
July 2019 NBTA Newsletter Welcome to this the first NBTA newsletter. NBTA is the national coordinating voice for agencies working...