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<p>Shortages of organs for transplant are relevant to people from all backgrounds
but are particularly acute for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) patients, who
are more likely to need an organ transplant. The Department launched a campaign in
July 2018, delivered by NHS Blood and Transplant, with support from the National Black,
Asian, and Minority Ethnic Transplant Alliance, to increase donation rates by raising
awareness and breaking down barriers to donation within these communities. A toolkit
for hon. Members is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="http://bit.ly/bameODtoolkit"
target="_blank">http://bit.ly/bameODtoolkit</a></p><p>As part of the campaign, funding
was made available for a community investment scheme and in January 2019, 25 projects
were successful in sharing £140,000 in funding to break down myths and barriers and
increase support for organ donation among BAME communities. Organisations representing
Jain, Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, Swahili, black and Asian Christians, black African and
Caribbean and multi-faith groups received funding for their projects.</p><p>In addition,
the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent Act) 2019 will be introducing a new system of consent
for organ and tissue donation in England, from 2020, to help increase the number of
donors. In April, NHS Blood and Transplant launched a 12-month communication campaign
before the law comes into force, to raise awareness of the changes and the options
available under the new system. The campaign will target BAME communities and campaign
materials have been developed to resonate with different audiences and communities.
NHS Blood and Transplant also plans to translate the leaflet containing details of
the new law into different languages. NHS Blood and Transplant will be seeking the
support of various BAME communities and faith and belief organisations to spread the
campaign message.</p><p>From 2020, health education will become compulsory in all
state-funded primary and secondary schools. This will include the teaching of the
science relating to blood, organ and stem cell donation.</p><p> </p>
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