New Donor Law

On the 20th of May 2020, the law around organ donation changed in England to an ‘Opt-Out’ system.

You will now be considered to have become an organ donor at time of death, if:

• You are over 18 years old
• You have not opted out
• You are not in an excluded group

Excluded groups are - those who lack mental capacity, visitors or non-voluntary residents in England, and people who have lived here less than 12 months before their death.

You still have a choice whether you want to become an organ donor or not. You can register or amend your decision at any time.