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Written question asked by Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 18 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2026. It was answered by Preet Kaur Gill (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Heart Diseases: Transplant Surgery

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of adopting elements of the heart‑transplant programme established in Poland in the 1980s by Professor Religa.

Answer

The Department is aware of the historical contribution made by Professor Zbigniew Religa to the development of heart transplantation in Poland during the 1980s. As part of NHS England's Heart and Lung Transplantation Transformation Programme, national and international evidence and experience are being considered to inform service development. Further information on the NHS England Heart and Lung Transplantation Transformation Programme is available at the following link:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/blog/from-ambition-to-action-improving-heart-and-lung-transplant-services-in-england/

There are currently no plans to undertake a specific assessment of the merits of adopting elements of the Polish heart-transplant programme established by Professor Religa.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11316
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Heart diseases Poland Transplant surgery
Link
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