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Read MoreInformation for solid organ transplant recipients The current pandemic with Covid-19 (more properly called SARS-Cov-2) has resulted in a worrying time for all but a particularly difficult time for those taking immunosuppressive drugs such as are needed following an organ transplant. Those on immunosuppression are not at greater risk of becoming infected but may be...
Read MoreToday (16 June 2020) Leeds welcomed the Westfield Health British Transplant Games, as it is announced that the event, organised on behalf of the charity Transplant Sport, will take place in venues across the city from 5-8 August 2021. Leeds is already warming up for the Games and has shown its support with a...
Read MoreWESTFIELD HEALTH BRITISH TRANSPLANT GAMES TO RETURN TO COVENTRY IN 2023 Earlier this month Transplant Sport announced that its biggest annual sporting and cultural event, the Westfield Health British Transplant Games, would not take place as planned in Coventry this summer due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Today it has been confirmed that the Games will...
Read MoreFollowing our previous statements confirming the postponement of the British Transplant Games in 2020 we would like to confirm that we are working hard behind the scenes with MLS and stakeholders to secure the locations and dates for future games in 2021, 2022 & 2023. There are a number of possibilities of which, as yet,...
Read MoreThe Trustees of Transplant Sport and MLS held a further teleconference yesterday evening to discuss the 2020 Westfield Health British Transplant Games in Coventry. Our main concern is the safety of all our participants, their families and friends and to the numerous volunteers and employees who support the Transplant Games many of whom work within...
Read MoreTransplant Sport is closely monitoring all official guidance regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from the Department of Health and Social Care and Public Health England. We organise a number of events throughout the year and the health and safety of our participants and their supporters is our number one priority. We are very keen to...
Read MoreTransplant Sport has been working with all Team Managers over the last 2 years to review and update the British Transplant Games in light of the growing scale of the event. Increasingly we recognise that the BTG is a fantastic participation event attracting increasing numbers of transplant recipients, donors and donor families and supporters with...
Read MoreOn Tuesday 25th February, the Government has announced that, subject to parliamentary approval, Max and Keira’s Law – the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act – will come into effect on the 20 May 2020. For full details please Click Here
Read MoreRegistration for the WHBTG Coventry 2020 is now OPEN!! Transplant Recipients, Supporters, Live Donors and Donor Families should all register for the Westfield Health 2020 Games. The Westfield Health British Transplant Games are an inclusive event encouraging Transplant Recipients of all ability levels to participate. The Games provide an opportunity for new experiences in an encouraging and...
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