28Sep/17

Transplant man welcomes Corbyn’s support for opt-out donation – News & Star


News & Star

Transplant man welcomes Corbyn’s support for opt-out donation
News & Star
“Like the system in Wales, this would be a soft opt-out system which ensures that loved ones must be consulted prior to any organ donation taking place. “It gives families the opportunity to make the deceased’s wishes on donation known. “The UK

and more »

28Sep/17

Facebook is trying to match blood donors with those who need it – Mashable


Mashable

Facebook is trying to match blood donors with those who need it
Mashable
Facebook is rolling out a new feature to help blood donors, and the people who need it in India find each other. On Oct. 1, India’s National Blood Donor Day, Facebook will start prompting users to sign up as blood donors. People will see the prompt in
Facebook helps blood donation go viral | TechCrunchTechCrunch
Facebook wants to simplify blood donor searches in IndiaEngadget
Facebook will roll out features in India to support, encourage blood donationMobiHealthNews
Business Today –The Hindu –NDTV
all 72 news articles »
28Sep/17

Charity ball for Horton teenager, Jemima Layzell, raises £14k to help combat brain injuries – Chard & Ilminster News


Chard & Ilminster News

Charity ball for Horton teenager, Jemima Layzell, raises £14k to help combat brain injuries
Chard & Ilminster News
The charity also works to raise awareness for organ donation by holding an annual creative writing competition, judged by their patron Michael Morpurgo. The Flower Ball is the second biennial event, with the first event in May 2015 raising around £10,600.

and more »

28Sep/17

Facebook’s new feature to help connect blood donors with recipients – The Hindu


The Hindu

Facebook’s new feature to help connect blood donors with recipients
The Hindu
Under the initiative, starting October 1, Facebook users will be able to sign up to become willing blood donors. “All information such as blood group, whether they have donated blood before, among others, will remain private and set to ‘only me’ by
Facebook will make it easier to find blood donors starting October 1The Indian Express
Facebook is trying to match blood donors with those who need itMashable
Facebook helps blood donation go viral | TechCrunchTechCrunch
Engadget –MobiHealthNews –NDTV
all 72 news articles »