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The Organ Utilisation Podcast

What happens after organ donation—and how do we maximise every opportunity to save a life? Produced in partnership with NHS Blood and Transplant, this podcast explores the people, challenges and innovations shaping organ utilisation. Through candid conversations with experts across the UK and beyond, we share insights, real-world decision-making, and system-level changes that drive better patient outcomes.Views are those of the hosts and guests, not necessarily NHSBT or the NHS.

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    Episode 1: The ARCs Origin Story

    Episode 1: Assessm;ent and Recovery Centres — What Are ARCs and Why Do They Matter?In the first episode of the Organ Utilisation Podcast,host Phil Walton is joined by a panel of national experts to explore Assessment and Recovery Centres (ARCs) — what they are, where they came from, and howthey could transform the future of organ transplantation.Together, our guests discuss the origins of the ARCprogramme, the clinical and operational challenges it aims to address, and theopportunities ARCs present for improving organ utilisation and transplant outcomes across the UK.Guests: Laura Barton: ARCs Programme Director, NHS Blood and TransplantJames Hunter: Kidney & Pancreas surgeon and Clinical Lead ARC.Derek Manas: Medical Director, Organ Donation & Transplantation (NHS Blood and Transplant) Andrew Fisher: Lung Transplant Physician, Clinical Lead, Lung ARC.David Nasralla: Liver Transplant surgeon, Clinical Lead, Liver ARC.🔔 Please note: The views shared in this podcast are those of the individuals and do notnecessarily reflect the views of NHS Blood and Transplant, the wider NHS, or associated organisations.📢 Get involvedWe’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for future episodes. You can contact the ARCs team at: [email protected] you enjoyed this episode, please like, rate, review,and share — it really helps others find the podcast.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

What happens after organ donation—and how do we maximise every opportunity to save a life? Produced in partnership with NHS Blood and Transplant, this podcast explores the people, challenges and innovations shaping organ utilisation. Through candid conversations with experts across the UK and beyond, we share insights, real-world decision-making, and system-level changes that drive better patient outcomes.Views are those of the hosts and guests, not necessarily NHSBT or the NHS.

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What happens after organ donation—and how do we maximise every opportunity to save a life? Produced in partnership with NHS Blood and Transplant, this podcast explores the people, challenges and innovations shaping organ utilisation. Through candid conversations with experts across the UK and...

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The Organ Utilisation Podcast is created and hosted by Phil Walton.
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