Organ Donation Campaign
The first organ donation campaign to run across the UK was launched in Autumn 2009. This campaign aims to promote public awareness about organ donation and increase significantly the number of people on the NHS Organ Donor Register so that many more lives could be saved and transformed.
The need for organs is constant. Currently in the United Kingdom:
- More than 10,000 people need an organ transplant
- Of these, 1000 people - 3 a day - will die before an organ becomes available.
While 90% of people in the United Kingdom say they support organ donation, to-date 27% have joined the NHS Organ Donor Register.
Please show your support for organ donation by joining the NHS Organ Donor Register and let those closest to you know your wishes about organ donation.
More than 16.4 million people have joined the NHS Organ Donor Register, but many more haven't yet got around to signing up. By joining you will ensure that more lives are saved and transformed!!
Whether you're an individual, a business or a charity, there are lots of different ways in which you can get involved with this campaign. Free leaflets, posters, other resources and useful tips are available to make your campaign a success.
For more information please visit the website www.organdonation.nhs.uk