Services

Support Services - Organ Donation

Here at the Hospice we are committed to raising awareness about organ donation.

You may not realise it but many people living with a progressive life threatening illness still have the option of donating organs after their death.  Corneas (from the eyes) are particularly successful and can be grafted to restore sight from doners up to the age of 100 years.

Evidence suggests that 92% of families would give consent if they knew the patient's wishes.  So, if you do carry a card, or are considering donating your organs, all we ask is that you make your wishes known to your family or next of kin.  This will make it easier for them to come to a decision - their written consent is required should the situation arise.

Alternatively, you could speak with a member of the Hospice team caring for you.  They would record your expressed wishes in your care records.  This information could then be shared with your family or next of kin upon your death.

We would like to reassure you that your family or next of kin will not be pressured in any way and that the utmost care and consideration will be given to them in such an event.

Thank you for reading this.  If you or your family require more information or wish to discuss the matter further, please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff.

Alternatively you can get further information from the following link:

http://www.uktransplant.org.uk/ukt/default.jsp

or Email Kate Heaps, Director of Service Development