Saving lives after death: The number of organ donors in Cumbria revealed last year

New data released today revealed the heroic decisions made by Cumbrian families whose relatives became donors. organs after their death

by the NHS Blood and Transplant Service shows that eight people in the county have saved the lives of countless other people as deceased donors.

Now, the father of a child who died while waiting for a new heart praised their decision, while urging the government to put in place a "disengagement" system in England as soon as possible.

Lee Wealleans, 36, lost Mackenzie a few days before his second birthday seven years ago.

He said that his son had "rewritten" A book of rules about what could be achieved by seriously ill children while he was fighting for life while his name figured prominently. an international list of organ donations for 60 days

M. Wealleans, who now lives in Penrith with his wife Shelley, his id: "It's so important that we have a disengagement system in this country."

"It could save so many lives." "I am so proud of my son and all that he has accomplished.He showed that he had fought in him that no one could believe.

" I asked him to How many people had died in this country that would have been a match for Mackenzie, and no one could tell me. "

" Becoming an organ donor is an incredible thing for donors to do themselves and families who choose to give others a chance to live while they themselves suffer a terrible loss.

"A disengagement system would be preferable, and we need that this is introduced as soon as possible. "

The NHS Blood and Donation states that Cumbria has seen an increase in the number of donors over the past decade.

However, 40 people in the county are currently on the waiting list

The annual report of the service transplant activity this, out today, shows there was a record number of organ donors last year with 1,574 people saving lives through deceased organ donation.

However, there is still a shortage of donors and there is an urgent need for more people to support donation

About three people die one day while waiting for an organ.

But many have never told their loved ones they want to save lives or have signed the registry of organ donors.

Tell your family that you want to donate, it will be much easier for them to support what their loved one wanted, said Sally Johnson, director of the service.

She added, "We are incredibly grateful to all the families in Cumbria who have chosen to say yes to the donation of organs."

"Organ donation is the only hope for many hopelessly sick people.

" We know that many families feel a sense of pride and comfort because of their decision to save lives through to donation of organs. "

" We want more people to have this opportunity. "

The population means that the average age of potential donors increases.

The age average donors in Cumbria was 58 in 2017.

But age is not an obstacle to becoming a donor, explained Ms. Johnson, 50, he urged to sign the register and to tell her family members their wishes.

She added, "We need more than 50 years in Cumbria to support donations." Older people can still save and transform lives through donation of organs and tissues.

"Many more lives could be saved are telling their families that & # 39; they want to donate "

This country has a d & # system 39;. opt-in enabling people to become donors & # 39; for death organs.

Anyone who would like to give a chance to others in the event of a strike should add his name to the National Register of Donors. by visiting www.organdonation.nhs.uk

But they must also tell their family members of their intentions.

These are the people who will have the last word to know if the organs of their relatives can be given at the crucial moment.

It can be a difficult concept for parents, partners, siblings and other family members to consent to an incredibly difficult time.

:: 1,574 people saved lives by becoming dead last year

:: are about 6,500 people on the waiting list

:: Of these, 40 are in Cumbria

:: 40 people in the county died in the last ten years waiting for a transplant

:: About 196,000 residents in Cumbria are on the donor organ regis ter – about 39% of the population

:: Fewer people aged 50 and over enroll, many thinking that they are too old. But age or poor health is not an obstacle to becoming a donor.

The government is considering the possibility of introducing a withdrawal system for organ donation in England.

If all is well, everyone is in favor of donating their organs in the event of death, unless they have specifically stated their objection

A national consultation on the issue has was launched in December and the responses are now being analyzed by officials.

has already announced the introduction of a disengagement system aimed at increasing the number of people whose lives could be saved.

An official response from Westminster is expected.