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Join us on Monday 4th March 2019, 10am - 1pm, for the It Could Be You Organ Donation launch event. The event will take place at Bangor Street Community Centre, Blackburn to discuss the barriers that BME communities face in becoming organ donors. We will have a range of guest speakers including faith leaders, medical professionals and beneficiaries.
To register your interest, visit: itcouldbeyouorgandonation.eventbrite.co.uk
What an amazing treatment! To be able to extend the life of a donor liver gives hope for more patients on the waiting list!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-46877687
Warm organ storage 'offers real hope'
bbc.com
It's hoped perfusion machines that "warm livers" will increase the number of viable donated organs.GUEST SPEAKERS!
We are pleased to announce that we have been able to secure the following guests speakers for our upcoming 'It Could Be You' organ donation launch event!!
Organ recipient - Faizan Awan
Award-winning Diversity Lead Nurse - Angela Ditchfield
Director of Caribbean and African Health Network - Rev. Charles Kwaku-Odoi
Professor of Diversity in Public Health Research - Prof. Gurch Randhawa PhD
Lead Retrieval Surgeon and Transplant Specialist - Mr. Majid Mukadam MBE
Donor family member - Tim McKenna
It is a rare opportunity to hear experts in the field discussing the topic of organ donation.
Please join us on 4th March 10am to 1pm at Bangor Street Community Centre, Norwich Street, Blackburn BB1 6NZ
Tap below to book your free ticket :
itcouldbeyouorgandonation.eventbrite.co.uk
Light refreshments will be provided!
Lancashire County Council are currently undertaking consultations on various services. To see current consultations, please follow the link below.
Please share with friends and colleagues as some of these cuts may affect you or your communities.
www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/consultation/responses/responses.asp?siteid=5140&pageid=26908&e=e
www3.lancashire.gov.uk
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