{"id":4109,"date":"2026-08-03T12:35:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T11:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/mri\/targeted-nurse-led-clinic-launches-in-manchester-to-promote-personalised-transplant-care-and-tackle-inequity-in-post-transplant-outcomes\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T12:35:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T11:35:04","slug":"targeted-nurse-led-clinic-launches-in-manchester-to-promote-personalised-transplant-care-and-tackle-inequity-in-post-transplant-outcomes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/mri\/targeted-nurse-led-clinic-launches-in-manchester-to-promote-personalised-transplant-care-and-tackle-inequity-in-post-transplant-outcomes\/","title":{"rendered":"Targeted nurse-led clinic launches in Manchester to promote personalised transplant care and tackle inequity in post-transplant outcomes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chiesi and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust have today announced the launch of\u00a0a targeted nurse-led transplant clinic at Manchester Royal Infirmary as part of the\u00a0PIONEER (<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">P<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ost-Transplant\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nitiative for\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">O<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ptimising\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">N<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">urse-led\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">E<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ngagement &amp;\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">E<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mpowering\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">R<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ecovery)\u00a0project. The\u00a0clinic\u00a0introduces a\u00a0nurse-delivered\u00a0model, providing a\u00a0more personalised\u00a0and tailored\u00a0approach to follow-up care\u00a0for post-transplant patients from deprived populations\u00a0in response to growing evidence that outcomes after kidney transplantation are not experienced equally across patient groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4110 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/IMG_0106-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"Group of NHS staff stood in ward\" width=\"350\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/IMG_0106-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/IMG_0106-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/IMG_0106-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/IMG_0106-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/IMG_0106-60x45.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/IMG_0106-680x510.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/IMG_0106.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>For many,\u00a0a\u00a0kidney transplant\u00a0is\u00a0a life-line, a second chance they have waited for, often for years.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0On average, a kidney transplant from a living donor lasts for 20-25 years, while\u00a0one\u00a0from a deceased donor lasts 15-20 years.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0However, long-term outcomes can vary, with around 30\u201340% of kidney transplants not lasting beyond 10 years.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When this happens, patients typically require dialysis or a further transplant to restore kidney function.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;469777462&quot;:[0],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mr David Van Dellen, Consultant Transplant &amp; General Surgeon, Manchester Centre for Transplantation, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust said,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cour programme recognises that surgical success is only the beginning &#8211; personalised, culturally sensitive post-transplant care is essential to helping each patient achieve the best possible outcome from their transplant. By embedding equity into every stage of the transplant pathway, we aim to ensure that a transplant in Manchester means the same chance of a healthy future for every patient, regardless of background. The PIONEER project is an integral step towards this ambition, providing more personalised support and helping patients protect their transplant for the long-term.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;469777462&quot;:[0],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the UK, registry data shows that Black kidney transplant recipients experience poorer outcomes than white patients, including higher rates of graft loss and delayed graft function &#8211; meaning the transplanted kidney is more likely to fail earlier or take longer to begin working properly after surgery.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Younger patients are also at increased risk of transplant failure and a return to dialysis, with a 41% higher risk in those aged 14-23 compared to adults in their mid-30s to early 40s.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evidence also suggests that women may experience reduced long-term survival benefit following transplantation compared to men.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For many transplant recipients, these challenges are experienced within the wider context of social deprivation. Greater Manchester ranks among the most deprived areas in England, with a significant proportion of neighbourhoods in the most deprived decile.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The clinic will serve patients from across the region, including many from other areas of high socioeconomic deprivation where additional barriers can\u00a0affect long-term post-transplant care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cA transplant can be life-changing, but it is not the end of the patient journey &#8211; and there is significant variation in the lives recipients go on to lead following a transplant,\u201d<\/span><\/i><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0said\u00a0Shish Patel, Senior Director, Medical Affairs at Chiesi UK\u00a0and Ireland.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cLong-term outcomes\u00a0are influenced by a range of clinical\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and wider social factors, and more targeted, personalised approaches are essential to improving post-transplant care for transplant recipients.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;469777462&quot;:[0],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4111 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/IMG_0092-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Woman working at computer, smiling to camera\" width=\"255\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/IMG_0092-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/IMG_0092-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/IMG_0092-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/IMG_0092-60x80.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/IMG_0092-680x907.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/IMG_0092.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Traditionally, post-transplant reviews at Manchester Royal Infirmary have been conducted by surgeons during routine follow-up appointments, reflecting\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">established models of care. The PIONEER clinic introduces a targeted, nurse-led model designed to provide additional time for education, closer monitoring and personalised support, including tailored pharmacological and non<\/span>\u2011<span data-contrast=\"auto\">pharmacological guidance. This approach also aims to strengthen shared decision<\/span>\u2011<span data-contrast=\"auto\">making, ensuring patients have meaningful opportunities to share their experiences and priorities as part of their ongoing care. Patients eligible for the clinic are identified and selected by clinical teams at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust based on a range of criteria.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;469777462&quot;:[0],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;Every transplant recipient\u2019s journey is unique, and this innovative nurse-led clinic provides a more personalised approach to post-transplant care,\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">said<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Malcolm Greenwood-Morgan, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through holistic assessment, medicines optimisation and tailored support, we can identify challenges and work with patients to address barriers that may affect their long-term health and transplant success. By focusing on what matters most to each patient, the clinic aims to improve treatment adherence, enhance wellbeing and quality of life, reduce health inequalities and empower patients to play an active role in achieving the best possible outcomes from their transplant.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;469777462&quot;:[0],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The PIONEER\u00a0clinic, which\u00a0launched today,\u00a0is a\u00a02-year\u00a0project and\u00a0will run\u00a0until\u00a0January 2028\u00a0and evaluate both clinical and patient-reported outcomes.\u00a0Insights from the programme\u00a0will be used\u00a0to inform future approaches to personalised post-transplant care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chiesi and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust have today announced the launch of\u00a0a targeted nurse-led transplant clinic at Manchester Royal Infirmary as part of the\u00a0PIONEER (Post-Transplant\u00a0Initiative for\u00a0Optimising\u00a0Nurse-led\u00a0Engagement &amp;\u00a0Empowering\u00a0Recovery)\u00a0project. The\u00a0clinic\u00a0introduces a\u00a0nurse-delivered\u00a0model, providing a\u00a0more personalised\u00a0and tailored\u00a0approach to follow-up care\u00a0for post-transplant patients from deprived populations\u00a0in response to growing evidence that outcomes after kidney transplantation are not experienced equally [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":92,"featured_media":4112,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[150,149,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4109","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-manchester-royal-infirmary","category-mft-news","category-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Targeted nurse-led clinic launches in Manchester to promote personalised transplant care and tackle inequity in post-transplant outcomes - 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