NewStart Charity

09/03/2026

Online event tomorrow…

Confidence after transplant does not happen overnight.

For many people, the body may be healing well, but mentally there can still be hesitation, fear, or uncertainty about pushing forward.

The good news is that confidence can be rebuilt — step by step — through understanding, patience, and the right support.

Join us as we explore the mental and physical side of recovery after transplant.

🧠 Building Mental & Physical Strength After Transplant (Part 2)
📅 Happening tomorrow

🔗 Register here:
https://bit.ly/4l7j11H

🤝 Supported by the Community Fund

09/03/2026

Kendal Organ Donor Town is delighted to be hosting the Transplant Active – Home of the British Transplant Games Kids & Teens Weekend once again!

Kendal Organ Donor Town is looking forward to welcoming participants to Kendal for the Kids & Teens Activity Weekend on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026. The activities for the children and teens are free of charge. The weekend is open to transplant recipients, as well as siblings or children of transplantees.

Saturday 25 April – Ski Day
📍 Kendal Ski Club, Canal Head North, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 7BY
Arrival: 10:15–10:30
Skiing: 11:00–12:30
Lunch: 13:00–14:00
Tubing: 14:00–15:30

Lunch (sandwiches, crisps and drinks) will be provided. Vegetarian options are available; however, families with specific dietary requirements or severe allergies should bring their own food.

Sunday 26 April – Climbing
📍 Lakeland Climbing Centre (Kendal Wall), Unit 27, Lake District Business Park, Kendal, LA9 6NH
Arrival: around 09:45
Activity: 10:00–12:00 (CrazyClimb and Bouldering)

Please note that children must be aged 5 or over to take part in the climbing activities. Comfortable clothing and trainers are recommended. Lunch will be provided after the activity.

More information: https://lakelandclimbingcentres.co.uk/kids-climbing-north/

If any families are interested in attending, please send an email to the Transplant Sport Office: Office@transplantsport.org.uk

Although accommodation cannot be organised, if information is required they will be happy to provide guidance.

09/03/2026

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04/03/2026

⏳ 1 WEEK TO GO – Secure Your Spot!

Don’t miss Part 2 of our Combined Women’s & Men’s Wellness Webinar, focusing on resilience, psychological adjustment, and returning to physical activity after transplant.

This expert-led session continues the conversation on navigating the mental and emotional aspects of recovery and rebuilding confidence in movement after transplantation.

🧠 Resilience in the Transplant Journey:
Psychological Adjustment, Uncertainty & Return to Physical Activity (Part 2)

📅 Date: Tuesday, 10 March 2026
⏰ Time: 18h00 UK / 18h00 UTC / 19h00 CET / 13h00 EST

🎤 Speakers: Urja Mehta & Divya Durne

This session will explore how transplant recipients can rebuild trust in their bodies, manage uncertainty, and approach physical activity with confidence and resilience.

🤝 Supported by the Community Fund

🔗 Register here:
https://bit.ly/4l7j11H

02/03/2026

In-person Transplant Cafe tomorrow!
Tuesday 3rd March at
10am-1:30pm in the
Transplant Seminar Room - see you there!

02/03/2026

*** We’re Hiring – Charity Co-ordinator (25 hrs per week – Wythenshawe) ***

£25-30,000 depending on experience

New Start – The Wythenshawe Heart and Lung Transplant Charity is looking for a proactive and organised Charity Co-ordinator to support our work with Wythenshawe Hospital’s Cardio Thoracic Transplant Unit.

This is a varied and rewarding role at the centre of a small but impactful charity, committed to making a real difference to patients and their loved ones at every stage of the transplant journey.

Key Responsibilities:
* Provide full administrative support to the charity
* Maintain confidential records and databases
* Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and minutes
* Support fundraising activities and donor communications
* Maintain an active Social Media presence
* Manage and support the Transplant Athletics Team

We’re looking for someone organised, compassionate, and confident managing a busy workload. You should have previous administrative experience (charity or healthcare experience desirable but not essential) and be proactive, flexible and solutions focused.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to:
Steve Fowler, Chair of Trustees – stevefowler1961@aol.com
Closing date: 23 March 2026

Help us continue making a life-changing difference at every stage of the transplant journey.

25/02/2026

Becoming an organ donor is a personal choice and one that can make an extraordinary difference.

When you register, you can choose to donate some or all of your organs. This may include your heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas and small bowel. You can also donate corneas and tissues.

One decision could save or transform multiple lives. Find out more on our webpage.

18/02/2026

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18/02/2026

A huge congratulations to our Cardiothoracic Transplant Perioperative team at Wythenshawe Hospital, who recently received an excellence award in organ and tissue retrieval. The award, granted by The British Transplantation Society in association with NHS Blood and Transplant, is a high-profile commendation of our high quality, dynamic service. WTWA Chief Executive, Stephen Dickson, presented colleagues with the award. Well done, team!

17/02/2026

Registration for the British Transplant Games is now open!! 🎉

Everything you need to know about the British Transplant Games, taking place in Sheffield from 6–9 August 2026.

11/02/2026

Registration opens tomorrow (12th February) for the British Transplant Games taking place in August this year in Sheffield! Just a reminder to please contact Rebecca if you are post-transplant (heart and/or lung) and would like to know more!
E-mail: info@newstartcharity.org
Mobile: 07599 595274

Calling all of our post-transplant patient supporters… would you be interested in participating in the British Transplant Games in Sheffield on 6-9th August this year?

Our Team Wythenshawe are a friendly supportive group and would love to meet you! The Games are a fantastic opportunity to increase fitness, try a new sport, meet people and generally enjoy life post-transplant!

If you would like more information please contact Rebecca at info@newstartcharity.org

11/02/2026

British Heart Foundation Clinical Research Collaborative - survey launch: Your Questions For Women's Heart Health

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for women across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, yet many important questions about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and long term care of heart disease in women are unanswered. This is in part because women are underrepresented in research.

This project, led by Professor Julie Sanders at King’s College London and funded by Heart Research UK is calling on individuals (male and female) with lived or professional experience of women’s heart disease, including patients, carers, family members, and healthcare professionals from across the UK and the Republic of Ireland to tell us the questions that matter most to them so that future research can be targeted specifically at these areas of women’s heart health.

The survey takes about seven minutes, is anonymous, and can be completed at a time that suits you. You will also have an opportunity to complete a short second survey later. Please share the survey with friends, colleagues, and your wider networks so we can gather as many questions as possible.

Together, we can beat the bias and drive meaningful change to women’s heart health.

Please click here to take the survey:

We want to know what's really important to you to improve women's heart health.