For the first time in the UK, a woman has given birth following a womb transplant. New mother Grace and father Angus have named their baby Amy Isabel after her sister Amy, who donated her womb, and Miss Isabel Quiroga, who co-led the transplant operation. Grace and baby girl Amy are both doing very well following a caesarean section birth at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital in London in February 2025. 

In February, a total of 77 living organ donations were approved across all four nations.

Last week, the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) joined law enforcement experts and academics at a conference hosted by the Metropolitan Police - trafficking in persons for organ removal. 

The event brought together international experts and leading medical professionals from across the UK and internationally to share their expertise in an important forum for collaboration.

HTA Chief Executive, Dr Colin Sullivan, who spoke at the conference, said:

In September, a total of 109 living organ donations were approved across all four nations.

In August, a total of 80 living organ donations were approved across all four nations.

In July, a total of 103 living organ donations were approved across all four nations.

In June, a total of 77 living organ donations were approved across all four nations.

In May, a total of 87 living organ donations were approved across all four nations.

In April, a total of 88 living organ donations were approved across all four nations.

In March, a total of 93 living organ donations were approved across all four nations.