Antony Tiernan

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31 December 2024 14:30

“Selfless parents gave their child’s organs to save my son. I’m in awe of them.” In just a few weeks, Ralph Tatham will celebrate his 5th birthday thanks to a life-saving multi-organ transplant which replaced his liver, pancreas and intestines. www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

Antony Tiernan

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31 December 2024 14:30

Many congrats to our Chief Medical Officer, Gail Miflin, on receiving an OBE for services to blood and plasma in the New Year’s Honours. Gail has been recognised for delivering ground-breaking research and tackling major health inequalities. A proud moment for everyone at NHS Blood and Transplant.

Fiona Loud

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28 December 2024 18:13

Ralph has had his transplants thanks to the extraordinary generousity of his donor’s parents. But there are now more than 280 children waiting in the UK. Please talk about #OrganDonation www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

Pam Pye

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27 December 2024 17:54

Little Amelia spent her first Christmas outside of hospital after receiving a lifesaving heart transplant.

CNN

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23 December 2024 22:55

Eight years ago, a budding scientist gave a commercial airline pilot a gift that would link the two for life. Since then, they'd met in person and linked up on social media. But when she boarded a flight a week ago, she didn't expect to see him. Then an announcement came over the PA system.