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A new eight-part medical documentary series begins with the story of a hand transplant patient who, thanks to the generosity of a donor and his family, receives the life-changing gift of a new weapon.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the focus of a new eight-part medical documentary series, Saving Lives In Leeds. The first episode will be broadcast on BBC2 on Wednesday 1 March at 9pm.
Filmed over several months, the series features a group of world-class doctors and surgeons from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, focusing on the difficult decisions clinicians have to make every day, and highlighting the emotional and emotional impact of patients. We explore the process and its true impact on lives and families.
Jamie's amazing story
The first episode focuses on Jamie, who has undergone a double hand transplant. We follow his journey from his first surgery, through his recovery, and finally back home to his young daughters.
Statement from Professor Phil Wood, Chief Executive of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
'Saving Lives in Leeds shines a light on the brilliant people who work at Leeds Teaching Hospitals and carry out amazing world-leading surgery. This piece highlights the work they do to keep us safe. We highlight some of the difficult decisions we make every day.Ensuring patients receive the best possible care is the complexity behind the decisions we make when managing waiting lists. This was a very positive opportunity to explain and emphasize that we always put the best interests of our patients first.”
Statement from Anthony Clarkson, Director of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
“The gift of donation is the ultimate legacy a person can leave behind after death, and it can save and change the lives of many people, not only the patients whose lives were saved or changed, but also the lives of their families. This allows patients and their families to touch, hug, and hold hands again, and to be independent and complete practical tasks that are often taken for granted. You will be able to do it.”
“We are extremely proud of all of the team members who helped make these transplants possible, but most of all, their generosity during the most difficult of times made these transplants life-changing. We are grateful to our wonderful donors and their families.'' Transplants are possible. ”
Talk to your loved ones about organ donation
Although laws regarding organ donation have changed in England, Scotland and Wales, families are always consulted before an organ donation takes place.
Register your support for organ donation on the NHS Organ Donor Register, discuss the different forms of donation and let your family know what you would like if one became available.
Get more information about the hand transplant program
Visit the Leeds Hospitals NHS Trust website
Tune in to BBC 2 on Wednesday 1 March to follow Jamie's story.
