Organ Donation Scotland

Organ Donation Scotland is the organization responsible for managing the process of donating organs and tissues from deceased donors across Scotland. It aims to save and improve lives by coordinating donation efforts, ensuring families are supported, and promoting awareness. When someone passes away, their decision to donate—either expressed beforehand or made by their family—can help transplant life-saving or life-enhancing organs to those in need. The system operates under an opt-out model, meaning all adults are considered willing to donate unless they have formally registered their refusal. The goal is to maximize the number of lives saved through organ and tissue donations.