Information and Support: Blood, tissue & organ donation
If you or someone you know needs information or support with blood, tissue & organ donation, the following organisations may be able to help.
NHS Blood and Transplant
NHS Blood and Transplant is the organ donor organisation for the whole of the UK and is reponsible for matching and allocating donated organs:
Organ Donation
For information on organ donation, and to join the NHS Organ Donor Register
Phone: 0300 123 23 23
Blood Donation
For more information or to register as a blood donor
Phone: 0300 123 23 23
Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service
Phone: 0345 90 90 999
Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service
Phone: 0808 55 34 666
Welsh Blood Service (South Wales)
Phone: 0800 25 22 66
The Donor Family Network
The Donor Family Network run by donor families to support donor families
Phone: 03330 129 025
The National Kidney Federation
The National Kidney Federation provides information on renal medical practice and treatment for patients, relatives and friends who care for kidney patients.
Phone: 0800 169 0936
Kidney Care UK
Kidney Care UK offer a range of free services for kidney patients and their families.
Phone: 0808 801 0000
Kidney Research UK
Kidney Research UK provides information about kidney-related issues, prevention and management of kidney disease.
Phone: 0300 303 1100