Former England footballer recovering after liver transplant
Kieron Dyer, 44, said he would "never forget" the medical staff who had supported him over the past three months.
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Forty organ donors from Eastern region helped to save lives
The figures were revealed in the NHS Blood and Transplant annual Organ Donation and Transplantation Activity Report.
Dáithí's Law: What changes have been made to organ donation law
New Northern Ireland legislation sees an 'opt out' approach to organ donation, which means all adults are considered organ donors.