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Who runs organ donation?

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is the organisation responsible for managing organ donation and transplantation services across the UK. They've launched an 'urgent response plan' to address the recent decline, showing their crucial role in coordinating efforts to save and improve lives through donation.

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