BAME lives to be saved as new organ donation law rolls out

Hundreds of lives will be saved from spring 2020 when the law on organ donation in England changes.

The switch means anyone over 18-years-old who dies (with the exception of special groups) will automatically be considered for organ donation – this will significantly improve outcomes for minority groups.

Naomi Adams 38 from north London who has end stage kidney failure and needs a transplant says the change gives hope to people from minority ethnic backgrounds.  Continue Reading