23Can older people be donors?
Yes, in the case of cornea and some other tissue, age does not matter. For other organs it is the person's physical condition, not age, which is the deciding factor. Specialist healthcare professionals decide in each case which organs and tissue are suitable. Organs and tissue from people in their 70s and 80s are transplanted successfully.
Why I want to be a donor...
"As a journalist I know the realities of organ donation and have seen at first hand the good that can be done.
"It would be irresponsible not to take part and join the Organ Donor Register."
Steve Knight
Journalist