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This summary highlights the implementation of a revised offering scheme for islet transplantation in the UK. With around 200 transplants and patients on the waiting list, the new scheme prioritizes difficult-to-transplant patients and refines organ offers for both whole organ and islet patients. The scheme, introduced in December 2010 and implemented in September 2019, aims to improve patient outcomes and maximize organ utilization.
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Summary • 8 whole and 7 islet transplant centres in UK • ~200 transplants a year, 13% islet transplants • ~200 patients waiting, 15% islet patients • National offering scheme introduced December 2010, patients ranked by Total Points Score of 7 factors • Working group formed to propose any changes required • Revised offering scheme • gives greater priority to patients difficult to transplant • refines organ offers to whole organ/ islet patients • Implementation September 2019