14Apr/17

Becoming an organ donor the ultimate way to give – Seacoastonline.com

Arbroath HeraldBecoming an organ donor the ultimate way to giveSeacoastonline.comThe story of blue-haired Angelique Sanborn and her recent double-lung transplant, featured last week, should serve as a reminder of the importance of becoming a potential …

14Apr/17

Organ donation hits new record – Herald Scotland


Herald Scotland

Organ donation hits new record
Herald Scotland
There were also a further 39 families who agreed to allow their loved one’s organs be donated, but the donation was unfortunately not able to proceed. Some organ donors also donated tissue and there were also a significant number of deceased donors who …
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14Apr/17

Organ transplants reach record level in Scotland – BBC News


BBC News

Organ transplants reach record level in Scotland
BBC News
The year 2016-17 also saw the highest ever number of cases where people’s organs were donated after their death. A total of 133 people who died in Scottish hospitals became organ donors, up from 99 the previous year, said NHS Blood and Transplant.
Organ donation hits new recordHerald Scotland
Through organ donations, teen McAteer saved lives, brought comfortmessenger-inquirer

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14Apr/17

Busiest ever year for organ donation – Arbroath Herald


Arbroath Herald

Busiest ever year for organ donation
Arbroath Herald
“We must always be mindful that most organ and tissue donation can only occur as a result of tragic circumstances and I’d like to thank every donor and their family who made the selfless decision to donate their organs or tissue and enabled others to
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14Apr/17

Busiest ever year for organ donation – Cumbernauld News

Cumbernauld NewsBusiest ever year for organ donationCumbernauld NewsThe NHSBT figures also show that the number of people in Scotland waiting for a transplant dropped to the lowest on record and that nearly 2.4 million people in Scotland are now on the…