Organ Donation
Organ donation means giving part of your body to someone else who needs it. The amazingly generous act saves thousands of lives in the UK every year.
Who can become an organ donor?
Anyone can register to donate their organs and tissue when they die, regardless of their age or medical conditions. To ensure that all donated organs are safe, the donor's medical and lifestyle history is assessed at the time of donation.
What can you donate?
Everyone has a choice as to whether or not they want to become an organ donor after they die, and if you choose to donate, you can choose to donate either some or all of your organs, including your heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas and small bowel.
When you register to donate your organs, you can also choose to donate your tissues, including your corneas and bone.