UK transplant system falls behind other Western nations

A healthcare professional discusses the challenges facing the UK's transplant system with a concerned patient in a hospital setting.

As of 2023, the NHS reported that over 6,000 people were on the waiting list for organ transplants, a figure that has steadily increased over the past five years. This rising demand contrasts sharply with the declining number of deceased organ donors, which fell by approximately 10% in the same period, highlighting a critical gap … Read more