NICE has conditionally recommended the XVIVO Perfusion System (XPS), recognising the potential of ex vivo lung perfusion technology to support donor lung assessment and utilisation across the NHS. To read more: tinyurl.com/3m58ayc8

New lung preservation machine could make hundreds of unused donor lungs available for transplant

A specialist machine that keeps donated lungs alive outside the body has been conditionally recommended in draft NICE guidance in a move that could unlock hundreds of organs for transplants.

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📣 Registration is now open for the NHSBT Organ Retrieval Masterclass 2026. ✔️ To register: tinyurl.com/v7tdu8re

Liver UK’s new website brings together trusted information and support for patients, families, healthcare professionals and supporters in one place, with resources to help people at every stage of their journey. More here: liveruk.org #LiverUK #LiverHealth

If you're thinking about submitting your first abstract to the BTS Congress, David Jones (Post Transplant Nurse Practitioner, Oxford University Hospitals) has shared his honest perspective of submitting an abstract for the first time this year. 📄 #BTS #WeAreBTS #Transplantation

📣 BTS Webinar Series Join us on Wednesday 8th July to hear from the BTS Chapter of Nurses and AHPs about the journey through donation and transplant pathway. Registration is now open at lnkd.in/eqeHuEhK #BTS #WeAreBTS #transplantation #organdonation

A striking new artwork at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026 demonstrates how art can create a powerful ripple effect of hope, transformation and life-saving impact across the globe. The exhibition runs from 16 June to 23rd August 2026. For further information visit www.transplantlinks.org 🦋

Join us on Thursday 25th June to hear from the BTS Chapter of Surgeons on how SCORE may affect units including the opportunities it may present, as well as the potential problems there may be. Registration is now open at lnkd.in/du4rhCUY

We're supporting Diabetes Week. By improving awareness, early diagnosis and management, we can help reduce the number of people progressing to kidney failure and needing transplantation. #DiabetesWeek #WeAreBTS #Transplantation @diabetesuk.bsky.social

Thank you to St David's Hospice (North Wales) for presenting The British Transplantation Society with a certificate for our fun run that was held at the BTS Congress 2026 🏃 #WeAreBTS #thebritishtransplantationsociety #bts

🌟 Volunteers Week 2026 🌟 At the heart of our association is a dedicated community of volunteers who drive forward our voice, knowledge, and impact. This week we celebrate and thank you all for everything you do to strengthen BTS and the community it serves. 💙 #VolunteersWeek #ThankYouVolunteers

This June, the British Transplantation Society is celebrating Pride Month. We recognise the contributions of LGBTQ+ professionals across the transplantation community, and the importance of equitable access to transplantation services for all patients. #PrideMonth #WeAreBTS #BTS #Transplantation

🔬 BTS webinar: Broadening horizons Explore advances in liver & kidney transplantation: targeted CMV therapies, expanding kidney donation for rare blood types & fibrinolysis during liver NMP. ✅ Free for BTS members 🔗 bts.org.uk/bts-webinar-...

Today is International Nurses Day. Nurses are at the heart of healthcare - making a difference when it matters most. Today, we say thank you. 🩵 #InternationalNursesDay #Nursing #Healthcare #ClinicalLife #BTS #WeAreBTS #transplantation

🌙 Eid Mubarak from The British Transplantation Society! We extend our warmest wishes to everyone observing Eid, and our deepest gratitude to the professionals, donors, and families whose dedication makes life-saving transplantation possible every day. Eid Mubarak! 🌟 #WeAreBTS

⏰ Registration is NOW OPEN for our first webinar of 2026! How ready are we for the digital transformation of transplantation? 👉 View the full programme and register here: bit.ly/4bcnflk #BTSWebinar #WeAreBTS

Last week we attended the @btstransplant.bsky.social Annual Congress and had a great time catching up with some familiar faces and raising awareness of our work. If you would like to find out more about what we do, you can visit our website and sign up to our newsletter at www.ukodtrn.org

Closing the final session of #BTSCongress 2026, the Hoffenberg Memorial Lecture by Gabriel Oniscu “When No One Decides: Moral Responsibility in Transplant Listing and Allocation.” A thoughtful reflection on utility vs equity, algorithms, and shared responsibility in transplant systems. #btscongress

Our Hoffenberg Memorial lecture delivered by Gabriel Oniscu has commenced. #BTSCongress

Our post lunch session “Low Volume-High Impact transplantation” begins with Simon Kay presenting on the progress of Hand transplantation 12yrs after the first U.K. case #BTSCongress

Powerful presentation from Ros Searle (University of Glasgow) at the BTS Congress 2026 exploring toxic work cultures in transplantation teams. Her talk highlighted how misconduct & hierarchical dynamics can harm staff wellbeing, patient safety and organisational trust. #BTSCongress #WorkplaceCulture

Jim Fallow from Donor Family Network presenting a sample survey of donor family attitudes to research done in collaboration with @ukodtrn.bsky.social at #BTS2026 Very important that we embed discussion of research on donor family approaches. @btstransplant.bsky.social

Our post lunch sessions begin! In the Hall we commence with the joint ISOT-BTS Best liver practice session. #BTSCongress

Mens et Machina. The theme for ESOT Congress 2027 explores human-centred transplantation in an AI world. Curious to learn more? Visit the ESOT stand at #BTSCongress to explore: 📅 ESOT Congress details 🚀 Opportunities for young professionals 🌍 What’s coming from ESOT in 2026 and beyond #PoweredByESOT

Steady hands required. Head to the Chapter of Nurses & AHPs stand in the exhibition hall at #BTSCongress and take on the Operation game challenge. Top the daily leaderboard and win a prize. Will you make the leaderboard? 👀 #BTSCongress #Llandudno #TransplantCommunity

The #OrqaUKTrial team presented their AI-powered organ quality assessment tool designed to support liver graft evaluation and potentially reduce organ non-use at #BTSCongress 2026. UK transplant centres are invited to participate in the national trial launching in 2026.

An interesting and diverse mix of well researched and delivered presentations in the Nursing and AHP awards session. Such a strong quality of abstract submissions this year! The winner of the award is voted on by the audience and will be announced at tonight’s Gala dinner #BTSCongress

Important analysis from Devanshu Aggarwal (Liverpool) at the Medawar Medal session of the BTS Congress 2026 examining persistent disparities in organ donation among ethnic minority populations in the UK and US. #BTSCongress #OrganDonation

Important work presented by Katie Connor (Edinburgh) at the Medawar Medal session of the BTS Congress 2026 on geospatial modelling of UK liver allocation. A 4-hour travel window strategy could significantly reduce CO₂ emissions and flight costs while preserving equity. #BTSCongress #TransplantPolicy

Fascinating research from Aeliya Zaidi (Cardiff) at the Medawar Medal session of the BTS Congress 2026 on targeting stromal hyaluronan to prevent kidney fibrosis after ischaemia-reperfusion injury using novel therapeutic strategies. #BTSCongress #KidneyTransplant #MedawarMedal

Impressive work presented by Hatem Sadik (Oxford) at the Medawar Medal session of the BTS Congress 2026 on an automated perfusion protocol transitioning from hypothermic to normothermic machine perfusion to reduce injury in high-risk liver grafts. #BTSCongress #LiverTransplant