ORGAN DONATION WEEK 2026 This week is Organ Donation Week, a chance to talk about something that could one day save another person’s life.
Right now, more than 8,200 people across the UK are on the active transplant waiting list. Behind every number is a real person — a child, parent, partner, friend or colleague — waiting for the call that could change their life.
Although the UK now operates opt-out organ donation systems, recording your decision still matters. It gives your loved ones certainty about what you want, and families are consulted when donation is possible.
MAKE YOUR DECISION KNOWNRegister or update your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register:
Register your organ donation decision with the NHS.
And just as importantly — talk to your family and tell them your wishes.
It only takes a conversation.
It only takes two minutes to register.
But one day, that decision could give someone another tomorrow.
