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Information and Support

If you or anyone you know has been affected by the issues raised in , 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 Human Tissue Authority

The Human Tissue Authority ensures that human tissue is used safely and ethically, and with proper consent. It regulates organisations that remove, store and use human tissue and gives approval for organ and bone marrow donations from living people.

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

Cruse Bereavement Care

Cruse Bereavement Care is there to support you after the death of someone close. If someone you know has died and you need to talk, you can call their helpline or get in touch by email. Support is offered throughout England , Wales and Northern Ireland including face to face, telephone, email and group support, as well as information, publications and bereavement support for children. Support in Scotland is offered through Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland.

Helpline (England, Wales, NI): 0844 477 9400 (weekdays 9:30am–5pm)

Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland: 0845 600 2227

Email: helpline@cruse.org.uk