Words save lives

Do your family know whether you want to be an organ donor? Have you ever talked about organ donation with them?

If the answer is no, then you’re not alone; sadly, many donation opportunities are lost every year because families don’t know if their loved one wanted to be a donor or not. Family support is crucial to enable donations to take place.
We need more people to talk about organ donation to increase the number of transplants that happen.

31%

of people waiting for a transplant are from black, Asian or ethnic minority communities.

1 in 3

adults has told their partner / family they want to be an organ donor.

Every day

across the UK, someone dies waiting for an organ transplant.

We can change things, though we need your support to get people talking.

Let’s talk about it!

We asked people what they talk to their family about and what’s off limits! One thing we should all be talking about is organ donation.

Real-life stories

Don't just take our word for it, learn about the lifesaving impact donors have, how it feels to wait for a transplant and the comfort organ donation brings to grieving families from those who know

Angie and Erika's story

When Angie’s son died, Erika’s son received his liver. The two families met recently. This is their powerful story.

Organ donation myths

Don’t be swayed by misinformation! Check out our myth-busting video here, you might be surprised by what you learn...

Is there an age limit to joining the Organ Donor Register?

Can people with medical conditions join the Organ Donor Register? – YouTube Video

Talk to your family about organ donation – YouTube Video

Can smokers join the Organ Donor Register? – YouTube Video

Support for organ donation

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Words save lives. This Organ Donation Week tell your family you want to save lives through organ donation #WordsSaveLives https://bit.ly/2PJ4nOZ
Words save lives. This Organ Donation Week join the millions of people that have told their family they want to be an organ donor #WordsSaveLives #YesIDonate https://bit.ly/2PJ4nOZ
Sadly, many organ donation opportunities are lost every year because families don’t know if their loved one wanted to be a donor or not. Help us change things, talk about organ donation today. #WordsSaveLives https://bit.ly/2PJ4nOZ
If you want to be an organ donor, your family’s support is needed for organ donation to go ahead. Talk to them today #WordsSaveLives https://bit.ly/2PJ4nOZ
Every day across the UK, someone dies waiting for an organ transplant because there just aren’t enough donors. Find out more at https://bit.ly/2PJ4nOZ
We need more families to say yes to organ donation, so that more lives can be saved. Find out more at https://bit.ly/2PJ4nOZ
Millions of people are already on the NHS Organ Donor Register, join them today and share your donation decision with your family. Register at https://bit.ly/2Nrvs7I