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
Muks Rabadia: Inspiring a Community through Blood, Organ, and Stem Cell Donation
Muks Rabadia, a member of the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury, shares the remarkable work he has been doing since the age of 18 to promote blood, organ, and stem cell donation within his community. Muks’ blood donation journey started when he was passing a temporary donor centre on his way home from college, with one…Continue Reading Muks Rabadia: Inspiring a Community through Blood, Organ, and Stem Cell Donation
NHSBT Community Grants Programme 2024
On 6th February 2024, I had the great opportunity to accompany the Director of University of Brighton Donor Research, Simonne Weeks, at, the NHS Blood and Transplant Community Grants program at the Ambassadors Bloomberg Hotel, London. The event brought together directors and leaders of different organisations to share the amazing work done over the last…Continue Reading NHSBT Community Grants Programme 2024
The Importance of Organ Donation is Told Through the Story of Paul Caine
As we begin to deconstruct the stigma surrounding organ donation it’s essential for us first to acknowledge the misconceptions and misinformation. Acknowledgement allows us to inform any concerns surrounding a topic correctly. We asked Paul Caine to share his experience through his inspiring story as a receiver of two organ transplants, one of which…Continue Reading The Importance of Organ Donation is Told Through the Story of Paul Caine
Celebrating LGBT+ History Month: A Cinematic Collaboration
I was recently interviewed on BBC Radio Sussex’s Out with Kathy show, and I am delighted to have the opportunity to share my experience. I feel honoured to speak with Kathy, and hearing ‘Charlotte Slaughter, Digital Communications Lead for Donor Research’ feels surreal. Kathy and I discussed the collaboration between The New Black Film…Continue Reading Celebrating LGBT+ History Month: A Cinematic Collaboration
The New Black Film Collective and Donor Research Unite for a Special Film Screening in Celebration of LGBT History Month
The New Black Film Collective (TNBFC) and University of Brighton’s Donor Research proudly announce their collaborative effort to present the second film in their Films For Life series, “Pretty Red Dress,” at Komedia in Brighton. This cinematic celebration, scheduled for the 14th of February 2023, at 7:30 PM, aligns with both LGBT History Month and…Continue Reading The New Black Film Collective and Donor Research Unite for a Special Film Screening in Celebration of LGBT History Month
Celebrating a Collaborative Triumph: Sickle Cell Advocacy and Education
We are thrilled to share an extraordinary collaboration that not only dives into Sickle Cell Disease but also aligns with the University of Brighton’s graduate attributes. This collaborative effort, resulting in the article “Sickle cell disease: causes, treatments and the patient experience” published in The Pharmaceutical Journal, showcases the remarkable contributions of a diverse…Continue Reading Celebrating a Collaborative Triumph: Sickle Cell Advocacy and Education
‘What’s your Blood Type’ Events at The University of Brighton
The University of Brighton Donor Research Team collaborated with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) to organise two ‘What’s your Blood Type’ events. The events were initially organised by Simonne Weeks (Director of Donor Research) and Lois Lees (Events and Outreach Supervisor) and then led by Gunnika Jain (Events and Outreach Lead Donor Research), Rebecca…Continue Reading ‘What’s your Blood Type’ Events at The University of Brighton
Embracing Donor Research: A Gateway to My Future Nursing Journey
As I get ready to embark on the next stage of my nursing journey, I continue to find opportunities to deepen my understanding in different areas and expand my skill set. During my last semester I discovered the prospect of joining a donor research placement, a placement unlike any other to shape and strengthen my…Continue Reading Embracing Donor Research: A Gateway to My Future Nursing Journey
Xin Yi Teo’s comic mentorship with Sarah Akinterinwa
The Start: Meeting the Donor Research Team I first came across the topic of organ and blood shortage in the UK a couple of weeks ago. The University of Brighton Donor Research team posted about a mentored opportunity to create cartoon strips addressing barriers to conversations about blood and organ donation with loved ones, and…Continue Reading Xin Yi Teo’s comic mentorship with Sarah Akinterinwa