Organ donation and transplantation in the UK
James Mulhern and Bella Mackie mourn the loss of their beloved chocolate labrador, Barney, who died at home after years with the couple. James returned to Radio 1 with an emotional tribute; Mackie shared her grief online as comments sparked controversy.
A 60-year-old security guard has donated one of his kidneys to Karen Davey, a 41-year-old mother of four in Wales, after she pleaded for help on social media as her kidney failure threatened her ability to be a mother. The operation took place in July at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, offering Karen a lifeline after months of waiting for a transplant.