Organ and Tissue Donation

Organ and Tissue Donation Organ donation

Donation of organs from the body can only be considered before death occurs and is only possible when a patient is in certain hospital areas such as Intensive Care Unit or an Emergency Department.

Tissue Donation

When a relative/friend dies at home or in hospital it may be possible for them to donate tissues for transplant or research. Donated tissues such as skin, bone, tendons and heart valves can dramatically improve people’s lives and eye donation can restore sight. If your relative/friend had expressed a wish to donate or you would like to discuss this further, please speak to the nursing team or GP or call NHS Blood and Transplant Tissue Donation on 0800 432 0559 to speak to a specialist nurse. Donation can take place up to 24 hours after someone dies (occasionally 48 hours afterwards). A specialist nurse will explain the process and discuss consent with you before any donation takes place.