Organ Donation Dr Peter Bishop Clinical Lead for Organ Donation

Transplant List Increasing Faster than Donor List 1 April March patients on the active transplant lists at each year

1000+ Patients Die on the Transplant Waiting List Each Year

Transplant Waiting List 2008/09 Waiting list, March 09 Deaths due to not receiving transplants needed Number of transplants Alternative to transplant Kidney Dialysis Liver Death Heart Death Lung Death

“There is so much more I want to do with my life, but I am only too aware of the huge shortage of donors. However, I am trying my very hardest to stay positive and enjoy what is left of my life to the best of my ability, however limited it may be” Robyn Tainty House of Lords July 2007 Died September 2007

In the UK, only 13 deceased people per 1million were on the donor register in 2007.

Public Opinion 96% of people would take an organ if they needed one. 84% of people would be prepared to donate an organ after their death. 27% of people are currently signed up to Organ Donor Register.

Inequalities of Access Ethnic Minority Groups

Number of Days Waiting for a Kidney Ethnic Minority Groups Number of Days

The Gift of Life The NHS Organ Donor Register gives hope to more than 10,000 people across the UK. On average, 3 people die each day waiting for a transplant. One donor can save or transform up to nine lives. Anyone can register.

How to Register Visit Call Text SAVE to Complete and post one of the leaflets found around the Trust. Please let those closest to you know your wishes about organ donation