What organs you can donate

Donating an organ can be a lifesaving action for a person or people in need on the transplant waiting list.

Only 1% of people die in the rare circumstances that makes organ donation possible, which means dying in a hospital (normally in an intensive care unit).

Below is some more information about each organ that can be donated and why they are needed.

Personal stories

Inspiring stories about people whose lives have been significantly improved by organ and tissue donation.