Campaign launched in Lanarkshire to encourage people to speak about organ donation

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A campaign has launched encouraging people in Lanarkshire not to leave loved ones in doubt when it comes to their organ and tissue donation decision.NHS Lanarkshire is backing the national drive, urging people to register their decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register and share their decision with family and friends.The Scottish Government's ‘Don’t Leave Your Loved Ones in Doubt’ campaign shares the perspective of an NHS blood and transplant specialist nurse approaching a potential donor family, highlighting the importance of making and sharing your organ and tissue donation decision to ensure loved ones are not left in any doubt about your choice and help to ensure your decision is honoured.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Under Scotland’s opt out system of organ and tissue donation, people aged 16 and over have the choice to be a donor, or to opt out of donation.If people choose to do nothing, it is assumed they agree to be a donor if they die in circumstances where donation is possible, unless they are in a group for whom the law does not apply or donation would be against their views.Recent figures show over half of people in Scotland (55.6 per cent) have now registered their donation decision – 52.6 per cent agreeing to be a donor and three per cent choosing to opt out.