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NHS Organ Donor Register

More than 10,000 people in the UK need an organ transplant which could save or dramatically improve their lives. Many people die each year before getting the transplant they need. By choosing to carry a donor card or joining the NHS Organ Donor Register, you could help make sure life goes on.

You can join the NHS Organ Donor Register by:

Filling in a form online
Web: www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt//how_to_become_a_donor/how_to_become_a_donor.jsp

Calling the NHS Donor Line on 0300 123 23 23
(Lines are open 24 hours a day all year round. Calls are charged at your contracted rate for local calls)

By texting SAVE to 84118

You can also join when you are:

  • Registering for a driving licence
  • Applying for a Boots Advantage card
  • Registering at a GP surgery
  • Registering for a European Health Insurance card (EHIC)

The website listed above also provides a lot of information about being an organ donor.

Checked: 12 Nov 2009

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