Organ Donation Northern Ireland

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Have you thought about it?

Most people would accept an organ if they needed one. Not surprising really. Yet only 45% of us have signed the NHS Organ Donor Register.

Last year 14 people died in Northern Ireland waiting for an organ transplant. By signing the register and talking to your family about your wishes you could help save the lives of up to seven people.

Sign the Organ Donor Register

There are lots of simple ways to register. Or maybe you need to check if you are already registered.
Find out how to and what happens afterwards.

Online

By phone

By post

Talk about your wishes

The death of someone close can be a difficult time. Telling your family or friends you want to be an organ donor means they will know what to do if the time comes.

78%

of people would accept an organ if they needed one

42%

of the population in Northern Ireland are on the Organ Donor Register

83%

of patients are awaiting kidney transplants

96%

of families agree to donation if they know their loved ones’ wishes

people died last year in Northern Ireland waiting for an organ transplant.

What is organ donation?

Organ donation gives the precious gift of life to others. Let us explain exactly what’s involved, how you can register and dispel any myths you might have heard.

Where are we now?

With only 42% of the population in Northern Ireland on the NHS Organ Donor Register, and the current system under review, find out what’s been happening with organ donation.

Susan

from Ballycarry

When Erin Bonar from Ballycarry sadly passed away at the age of five in March last year, her mum Susan and dad Karl agreed to donate their beautiful, little girl’s organs. Erin helped save and transform the lives of three young children and an adult.

Talking about her family’s experience, Susan explains why she is encouraging others to speak up and discuss their wishes early with their loved ones.