Useful Resources and Links
There is a wealth of information, advice and support available to people living with heart and lung conditions, preparing for or recovering from a transplant, and to their families and carers.
We’ve brought together some trusted organisations and resources that you may find useful. If you have questions about your individual treatment or care, your transplant team should always be your first point of contact.
❤️ Heart Health
British Heart Foundation
The British Heart Foundation provides trusted information and support for people living with heart and circulatory conditions, including heart failure and heart transplantation. They also offer support for families and carers, as well as their Heart Helpline.
Visit the British Heart Foundation website →
🫁 Lung Health
Asthma + Lung UK
Asthma + Lung UK provides information and support for people living with lung conditions. Their website includes information about different conditions, managing symptoms, financial support and opportunities to connect with other people living with lung disease.
💚 Organ Donation
NHS Organ Donation
NHS Organ Donation provides information about organ donation and the NHS Organ Donor Register. You can find out more about how organ donation works, record or change your donation decision and learn how to talk to your family about your wishes.
Find out more about NHS Organ Donation →
❤️🩹 Transplantation
NHS Blood and Transplant
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) provides information about organ donation and transplantation across the UK. Their transplant resources include detailed information about heart and lung transplantation, including the transplant journey, waiting lists, surgery and life after transplant.
Visit NHS Blood and Transplant →
❤️🫁Heart and Lung Transplant Information
NHS Blood and Transplant has dedicated sections covering both heart and lung transplantation, including information about who may be suitable for a transplant, the waiting process, surgery, recovery and living with a transplant.
Heart transplant information →
🏅 Transplant Active
For anyone interested in getting active after transplant, Transplant Active connects and supports transplant recipients to take part in sport and connect with others through the transplant community. You can find out more about Team Wythenshawe and the British Transplant Games here.
🤝 Support for Carers
Carers UK
Transplantation can have a significant impact on the whole family, and carers may need support too. Carers UK provides information and advice for people looking after a family member, partner or friend.
🏥 NHS Information
NHS
The NHS website provides information about a wide range of health conditions, treatments and NHS services.
Looking for something specific?
If you can't find the information or support you're looking for, please speak to your transplant team. They will be able to provide advice based on your individual circumstances and direct you towards the most appropriate support.
New Start is here to support our transplant community - every step of the way