Kidneys: Transplant Surgery
Lords · Question HL1305 · Tabled 24 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Watts
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to increase the number of kidney transplants, including through increasing organ donation rates, improving family consent, supporting living donation, and maximising the use of donated kidneys.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 6 Jul 2026
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is the organisation responsible for organ donation services in the United Kingdom.NHSBT, working with the Department and NHS England, delivers a multi‑channel programme of activity to increase organ donation, improve famil...