South Wales Argus |
Follow Wales’ example on organ donation, says Newport MP
South Wales Argus HUNDREDS of lives could be saved if the UK Government follows Wales’ example and introduces an opt-out organ donation system, a Newport MP has said. The presumed consent system, through which everyone is assumed to have agreed to their organs … |
The Independent |
Organ donor register could become opt-out as MPs vote on life-saving measure
The Independent Organ donation could become an opt-out system in England after an upcoming parliamentary vote on the issue. Currently, people must join the NHS organ donor register or tell a close friend or family member of their wishes before their organs can be … Third of Hartlepool’s population become organ donors – but more …Hartlepool Mail Nearly 2,000 people now alive in West Yorkshire thanks to organ …Ilkley Gazette Bringing awareness to organ donation | News | witf.orgwitf.org Crewe Chronicle all 9 news articles » |
New York’s PIX11 / WPIX-TVHoward works with organization trying to increase organ donations with tax formsNew York’s PIX11 / WPIX-TVThere is a tremendous backlog in America for lifesaving transplants. Tens of thousands of people are waiting, hoping and…
witf.orgBringing awareness to organ donationwitf.orgMore than fifteen-hundred Pennsylvanians received lifesaving organs from registered donors last year. One donor can save eight lives, anyone of any age can donate organs and there is no cost to donors…
WTOK |
Local coroner and hospitals honored for commitment to organ donation
WTOK (AP) — Lauderdale County’s Coroner and other local hospitals were honored for their commitment to organ donation. Lauderdale County Coroner Clayton Cobler was recognized with a SPERO Award as Most Supportive Coroner by the Mississippi Organ … |
ChesterChronicle.co.uk |
Ray of hope for desperately ill Winsford boy as Government pledges to back organ donor campaign
ChesterChronicle.co.uk First Secretary of State Damian Green, who was standing in for Theresa May, paid tribute to Max and his family ‘at this incredibly difficult time’ and admitted that ‘more can be done’ to boost numbers on the organ donor register. He said: “Over the … |
Today.com |
Toddler with rare liver cancer undergoes life-saving triple organ transplant
Today.com At an Easter egg hunt last year, Taylor Fairman scooped up her then 2-year-old daughter, Evie, and felt a lump on her side. Even though Evie wasn’t feverish or acting sick, Fairman knew something was wrong. She took Evie to the emergency room and an … |
Bristol Post |
334 reasons why you should sign up to be an organ donor in Bristol …
Bristol Post Bristol is below the national average when it comes to signing up – but more than 300 people are alive today because of donations. Ministers hint at reform to organ donor laws in England as Yorkshire …Yorkshire Post Little Max’s fight for a new heart reaches Parliament as his parents …Mirror.co.uk CCM Student on a Mission to Increase Organ Donor Awareness …Parsippany Focus |
Yorkshire Post |
Ministers hint at reform to organ donor laws in England as Yorkshire MP continues campaign
Yorkshire Post Raising the case of nine-year-old Max Johnson – who is on the waiting list for a new heart – the Labour MP asked Mr Green whether he agreed that “we should change the law to one of presumed consent for organ donation, to give Max and all those other … |
SHEmazing |
Government favours family ‘opt-out’ plan for future organ donation
SHEmazing Yesterday, Health Minister Simon Harris, brought forward a motion to the Cabinet which will see families give authorisation for organ donation. The aim of the new Bill, called The Human Tissue Bill, is to regulate the removal, retention, storage, use … |