There is an average of 6,270 people waiting for an organ transplant in the UK. Across the last 10 years, 6,000 people, including 270 children, have died before receiving the transplant needed to save their lives. From spring 2020, all adults in England will be considered potential organ donors, unless they choose to opt-out, or…
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Designer brands contribute to repair Notre Dame
Watching the spire of Notre Dame fall live on television was something I doubt I’ll ever forget. One of the most famous buildings in the world gutted, almost irreparably. Thankfully, the cathedral will be rebuilt. It must be. As one of the most important pieces of architecture in the world, it is vital that it…
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SU dog walking scheme receives national acclaim
UEA(SU) has received national recognition for its new dog walking scheme designed to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of students. The scheme is the first of its kind at a UK university and gained coverage by media outlets such as The Telegraph, The Times, ITV Anglia and Eastern Daily Press. The scheme has been…
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Our approach to organ donation is changing – but not rapidly enough
The UK is changing its approach to organ donation. Unfortunately, it is only a minor change. Previously, upon an individual’s death, NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), the body which regulates and operates organ donation, had to seek the consent of the relatives of the deceased to ask if they wished to use their right to…