The Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill received royal assent last year. This change meant that those who die domiciled in England from Spring 2020 would be deemed to be organ donors unless they opted out in lifetime. This is a reversal of our current opt-in system.
Despite the challenges many of us have faced this year, it is fair to say this change and the introduction of a new system has the potential to save many lives and has given hope to those who are awaiting organ transplants.
