Posts tagged “Organ Transplant”

Scottish government tables bill to introduce opt-out organ donation scheme-2794

June 12th, 2018
Scottish government tables bill to introduce opt-out organ donation scheme-2794

The Scottish Government is set to table a bill to introduce an opt-out organ donation scheme in a bid to increase the number of donors. Currently, if you wish to donate your organs when you die, you must opt in to the donation programme. Under new guidelines, which are due to be published soon, all […]

Liver transplant survivor urges other parts of the UK to adopt Welsh donor system-4469

January 16th, 2018
Liver transplant survivor urges other parts of the UK to adopt Welsh donor system-4469

A 31-year old woman who very nearly lost her life while waiting for a donor liver has urged the rest of the UK to adopt the Welsh donor system. Ellie Lacey, from Cardiff, underwent emergency surgery last year after being diagnosed with acute and unexplained liver failure. Ellie was lucky to survive and she is […]

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