Thread by @PhilW_lt_n

Its #OrganDonationWeek this week and we're promoting through virtual platforms a run/ride/hike/swim/whatever in the shape of an organ - here's mine. I also decided the pass the time on the bike with a VLOG, talking about deemed consent in England 👇[Thread]

What this is all about #OrganDonationWeek

#organdonation is much more rare than people think #OrganDonationWeek

Important messages - make and share a decisions. organdonation.nhs.uk #OrganDonationWeek

Why was deemed consent brought in in England? #OrganDonationWeek

Deemed consent doesn't apply to every - there are exclusions #OrganDonationWeek

Exclusion No.1 - Deemed consent doesn't apply if there's a known decision #OrganDonationWeek

Exclusion No.2 - Age. You have to be over 18 for deemed to apply BUT donation can still go ahead for paediatric donors #OrganDonationWeek

Exclusion No.3 - Mental Capacity. You have to have lacked capacity to understand the legislation for 12 months prior to death. #OrganDonationWeek

Exclusion No4. - Residence. You have to live and die in England, lived here for at least 12 months and living here must be part of the regular order of your life. #OrganDonationWeek

The role of the family #OrganDonationWeek

Our @NHSOrganDonor Specialist Nurses in Organ Donation are AWESOME!!!! #OrganDonationWeek

Thanks for watching - now think about what you want to happen after your death, tell your loved ones, register your decision on the Organ Donor Register.... that simple . w#OrganDonationWeek OrganDonationWeek. .

Thanks for watching - now think about what you want to do after your death, make a decision and share it.... that simple #OrganDonationWeek organdonation.nhs.uk 💗