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Organ donation decision to bypass government from February

People asked to register their decision with NHS instead

Sixty-six thousand driving licence records on the Isle of Man will be reconciled with the central NHS Organ Donor Register.

It's part of changes to the way government here collates information on organ donation with the Island working towards an 'opt out' scheme. 

From 1 February motorists will no longer be asked for their preference when filling out a driving licence application form.

All existing records are due to be transferred to the register by the end of next month - you can find out more HERE.

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says it's a positive step forward:

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