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JHOD Newsletter May 2020
The Jain and Hindu Organ Donation Steering Group (JHOD) have published their most recent newsletter alongside an updated leaflet and...
Report On The Impact of Covid 19 on Living Kidney Donation For Black Patients
Gift of Living Donation (GOLD) and Guy’s Hospital, Living Transplant Initiative to increase living donation in the Black Community funded...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Coronavirus (COVID19) information
People who have undergone an organ transplant, and people who have a weakened immune system are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus,...
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:...
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...