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Waiting time to kidney transplant down 18% but shortage of donors still costing lives
The waiting time to a kidney transplant has dropped by 18% over the past five years, NHS Blood and Transplant has announced, to mark World Kidney Day, Thursday March 9.
NHS initiative drives blood and organ donation in Hillingdon
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and NHS Blood and Transplant are working together to promote organ and blood donation to people throughout Hillingdon.
Would you give a kidney, rather than your heart, this Valentine's Day?
A new campaign launched today by NHS Blood and Transplant and partner charity, Give a Kidney, calls on people across the UK to consider transforming lives by donating a kidney to someone in need, be they a stranger, friend or loved one.
Parents share heartfelt letter honouring baby son who gave life through organ donation
THE parents of a Kenyan-American baby boy who became the UK`s youngest lung donor have written a heartfelt letter honouring their son and sharing their experience as parents of an organ donor.
Change to NHSBT pricing of products in 2017/18 and introduction of universal screening for Hepatitis E
Due to a prolonged drop in demand for blood and a need to invest in IT systems which should unlock future efficiencies, NHSBT is having to increase the price of blood charged to hospitals.
Lord Jonathan Oates appointed as a non-executive director to NHS Blood and Transplant
NHS Blood and Transplant is pleased to announce the appointment of Lord Jonathan Oates as a non-executive director for 3 years from 1 March 2017.
Faffing can be fatal, loafing can be lethal
Public urged: What are you waiting for - take a few minutes this Christmas to join the NHS Organ Donor Register
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