James Collins donated a kidney to help save his wife. But his kidney didn’t go to her – instead, the pair were involved in a three-way organ swap involving six patients, three hospitals and dozens of staff.
The UK Kidney Sharing Scheme connects donors who are unable to match with family members to people who can help them. Last year, more than 20 three-way organ swaps took place as part of the scheme which can see organs rushed by car, ambulance and even plane from hospital to hospital across the UK.
