Organ Donation and Transplantation


Matching world-class performance in organ donation and transplantation

Welcome to the NHS Blood and Transplant Organ Donation and Transplantation clinical website.

This site aims to share knowledge and expertise, in order to ensure the highest standard of care to organ donors and transplant patients.

COVID-19: Advice for Clinicians

Advice for clinical staff involved in facilitating organ and tissue donation in the UK

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Belzer University of Wisconsin fluid (UW)

Information regarding exposure to UW fluid from the affected batches will be sent to centre directors from 09/03/2023. Please look out for emails from the email UW-Issues-Important-Information. Please note that this email account will not be monitored regularly and therefore please direct any commissioning enquiries via your usual routes.

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Communicating risk to potential recipients

NHS Blood and Transplant, in collaboration with the Winton Centre, have developed online tools to help clinicians communicate the risks and benefits of transplantation to patients.

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Commonwealth Tribute to Life project

NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking support from Commonwealth nations for a memorandum of understanding on organ donation and transplantation which reflects our shared values.

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Annual Activity Report

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Organ specific reports

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Tell us about an incident

Find out how

Transplantation is a milestone in modern medicine and we are continuing to build on the progress of recent years.

We are committed to giving excellent care for every potential donor and maximising the successful transplantation of all available organs.

Everyone is warmly welcomed but please bear in mind that information is for a clinical audience.

Access key guidance

Further links to best practice guidance and downloadable resources

Browse information by organ

For specific statistics and reports, advisory group meeting information, and guidance specific for each organ.

Access key resources

Access tools and resources which can help everyday clinical practice

Tell us about an incident

Tell us about an incident

English organ donation law has changed

See how this affects you

Apply for research approval

More information

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