MSP for Clackmannanshire and Dunblane Keith Brown is highlighting the new, updated version of the NHS Organ Donor Register which was officially launched across the UK earlier this month which extends the choices a person has about their organ donation wishes.

As well as being able to record a decision to be a donor, the new register will now, for the first time, enable people in Scotland to record their choice not to be an organ donor.

Existing registrations from the old NHS Organ Donor Register have been transferred to the new Register.

Mr Brown said: “The new NHS Organ Donor Register provides a more modern system which extends the choices people can make.

“Whether you choose to be an organ donor or would like the NHS to know your decision not to be one, I would encourage everyone to take some time to think about the issue of organ donation and make your wishes known through the new register.

“It is also important to let family and friends know if you decide to register as it may come as a surprise to them. Families who are aware of their loved one’s organ donation wishes are twice as likely to say ‘yes’ to donating their organs.”