NHSBT Tissue Donation

Tissue donation gives many families the option of making a difference to others.

Most people are aware that hundreds of lives are saved every year by donated organs, such as hearts and kidneys.

They may not realize that donated tissues such as skin, bone and heart valves can dramatically improve the quality of life for others and even save them.

As many as 50 people can be helped from the donation from one person.

Is there an age limit to tissues donation?

There are no age restrictions for bone, skin or eyes, however...

Can anyone become a tissue donor?

Almost anyone can be considered as a tissue donor, however, there are some rare exemptions...

Further Information

If you have any more questions or would like to discuss tissue donation in more detail, you can contact a Nurse from the National Referral Centre on:

0800 432 0559 (freephone)

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To donate Tissue, you have to join the Organ Donor Register. For more information click here
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