A new scheme has been launched to address the shortage of organ, blood and stem cell donors from black, Asian and mixed ethnic backgrounds.
The Community Grants scheme was set up to address barriers, normalise blood and organ donation and change behaviour - with an aim to address the shortage of organs for those waiting for a transplant from all BAME backgrounds by encouraging donors.
Minister for Primary Care and Public Health, Neil O’Brien, praised the £700,000 funding being given to the scheme. He said: “Blood, organ and stem cell donations save lives – and this funding will ensure projects that aim to encourage donation and increase education are led by, and tailored for, the communities we hope to see increased donations from.
