Tag Archives: Organ Donation

02Jul/17

New plans for organ donation system – Largs and Millport Weekly News


Largs and Millport Weekly News

New plans for organ donation system
Largs and Millport Weekly News
Local MSP Kenneth Gibson has welcomed the SNP Government’s decision to introduce legislation for a soft opt-out system of organ and tissue donation, which was backed by 82% of those who contributed to their consultation. The 14-week consultation …
Change the Law for Life campaign needs your help | Cornwall LiveCornwall Live
Wanted: a change of heart – LBCLBC (blog)

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02Jul/17

Yashoda Group conducts organ donation drive – The New Indian Express

Times of IndiaYashoda Group conducts organ donation driveThe New Indian ExpressHYDERABAD: To boost organ donation, a drive was conducted by Yashoda Group of Hospitals in association with Jeevandan-Telangana government. Annually in India, an estimated t…

01Jul/17

Derby Telegraph backs Daily Mirror campaign for organ donation … – Derby Telegraph


Derby Telegraph

Derby Telegraph backs Daily Mirror campaign for organ donation …
Derby Telegraph
The Derby Telegraph is backing a national campaign to change organ donation laws in England – a development which could save thousands of lives. Run by …
Jeremy Corbyn backs Mirror campaign for ‘simple but significant …Mirror.co.uk

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30Jun/17

NHS considers requiring opt-out from organ donation in England – Financial Times


Financial Times

NHS considers requiring opt-out from organ donation in England
Financial Times
Latest figures for England show there were 885 “deceased donors” and 637 “living donors” in the first three quarters of 2016-17. There were 2,983 transplants in the same period, because some donors provide more than one organ. Also in that period
270 British children have died because our organ donation system is this inhumaneMirror.co.uk
Opt for Life: Scotland’s new transplant system will benefit patients …Glasgow Evening Times
Why do England and NI have ‘opt-in’ organ donation?BBC News
Liverpool Echo –BBC News
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30Jun/17

England could move to ‘opt out’ organ donation system, Downing Street says – The Independent


The Independent

England could move to ‘opt out’ organ donation system, Downing Street says
The Independent
Theresa May’s spokesperson said that the Government was “keeping a close eye” on the new policy enacted by the devolved governments to see whether it boosted donation rates. “Organ donation hit a record high last year here and we obviously want that …
Organ donation presumed consent could be adopted in England …The Guardian
Ministers considering law change to make organ donation ‘opt out’ rather than ‘opt in’The Sun
NHS considers requiring opt-out from organ donation in EnglandFinancial Times
Mirror.co.uk –Daily Mail –BBC News
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