The research team is thrilled to be able to share their latest publication. Published in BMJ Open this systematic review aims to understand barriers towards conversations on deceased organ donation. The research team compiled of Simonne Weeks, Joey Fanstone and Connor Thompson from the University of Brighton Donor Research team, Dr Britzer Paul Vincent from…Continue Reading Publication in BMJ Open
Argus Article
Give this Argus article a read- written by a close friend of Donor Research- Aisha Chaudhry. https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/24867194.brighton-twins-mother-dies-waiting-kidney-donor/ …Continue Reading Argus Article
Sickle cell anaemia: my story by Francesca Mensah
When I was a child, I used to suffer from these painful episodes concentrated in my joints. I used to be tucked into bed by my mum and start crying about the pain in my joints, so powerful I wouldn’t be able to sleep. She would put a warm compress and some vapour rub on…Continue Reading Sickle cell anaemia: my story by Francesca Mensah
Organ Donation Week 2024
Last week was organ donation week and we were pleased to be able to again light up some of the buildings at the University of Brighton, in line with the NHSBT initiative to raise awareness around the gift of organ donation. Thanks to the Estates team at the University of Brighton for facilitating this. Some…Continue Reading Organ Donation Week 2024
Bridging the Gap: Encouraging Organ Donation in the UK
Even with the UK’s shift to an opt-out system in 2020, there’s still a big gap between the number of people needing organ donations and the number available. Research shows that things like age, gender, ethnicity, education, and attitudes can shape how people feel about donating organs. Notably, the Muslim community tends to have lower…Continue Reading Bridging the Gap: Encouraging Organ Donation in the UK
THINK PINK FOR ORGAN DONATION WEEK 2023
Donor Research Champions Help To Uni of Brighton Turn Pink for Organ Donation Week 2023 The University of Brighton is shining a light on the importance of organ donation this September by turning the Moulsecoomb campus pink. As part of Organ Donation Week (18-24 Sept 2023), councils, businesses, hospitals, and community groups nationwide are joining…Continue Reading THINK PINK FOR ORGAN DONATION WEEK 2023
Let’s Talk About Donation: Uni of Brighton Team Wins UK CATE Award!
We’re over the moon to share some fantastic news with you! Our team at the University of Brighton just won a national award for our work in tackling the shortage of blood and organ donors in the UK. How brilliant is that? We were honoured with the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE), which is…Continue Reading Let’s Talk About Donation: Uni of Brighton Team Wins UK CATE Award!
Urgent Need: Blood Donors Save Lives in UK A&E Departments
When medical emergencies strike, every moment is precious. In the Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments across the UK, the availability of life-saving blood can mean the difference between life and death. This blog post highlights the critical role of blood donors in supporting A&E departments during life-or-death situations. Join us in making a life-saving difference…Continue Reading Urgent Need: Blood Donors Save Lives in UK A&E Departments
Donor Research Academics Transform Nursing Education With Service-User Feedback
Understanding a patient’s sickle cell experience will better prepare pre-reg nurses for the NHS In follow up to Swetha Kalaimani’s interesting interview with Stephanie George, Vice Chair of Red Cells R Us the nursing academics in the Donor Research team have continued to collaborate with Stephanie. Rebecca Craig and Charlotte Humphris deliver education and training…Continue Reading Donor Research Academics Transform Nursing Education With Service-User Feedback
Living with Sickle Cell Anaemia: An Interview with Stephanie George
Sickle cell anaemia is a is a disease affecting the red blood cells causing them to be a crescent, ‘sickle’ shape. This causes oxygen in the blood to be chronically low, potentially damaging nerves and organs. Furthermore, sickle cells can block blood flow by getting stuck in small blood vessels, depriving them of oxygen and…Continue Reading Living with Sickle Cell Anaemia: An Interview with Stephanie George