The law in Scotland has changed to an opt out system.
Find out what this means and why you should still register your decision.
It's your choice
Everyone feels different about organ and tissue donation, but most people are aware of its life-saving and life-enhancing importance. Here's where you can find out more about your choices, before making a decision.
Register your decision now
Donation is a personal decision and you have a choice about whether or not you want to donate.
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Register to be a donor
Choose this option if you agree to donating your organs and tissue in the event of your death. If you prefer to, you can choose to donate some types of organs and tissue, but not others. Please tell your family and friends about your decision.
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Register not to be a donor
Choose this option to confirm your decision NOT to donate your organs and tissue after your death. This means that you are opting out of the donation of all organs and tissue. Please tell your family and friends about your decision.
Have a few questions first?
Before you make your donation decision you should get the facts, so you can make an informed choice.
Living kidney donation
In Scotland there are currently over 400 people in need of a kidney. Living kidney donation is an exceptional gift that can transform the life of someone on the transplant waiting list.