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Made In Chelsea star Sam Vanderpump has shared that his mum and brother are unable to be live donors for him. The 29-year-old, who was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease in October last year, had hoped a family member could donate part of their liver.
Last month, however, he was told that was not possible, which means he will need to remain on the NHS transplant waiting list. Sam was born with a congenital liver and kidney condition and was hospitalised in December 2024.
Earlier this year, his mum Simone and brother Jack were assessed to see if they could donate a portion of their liver, which is able to regrow over time.
He told Metro that learning they were not suitable was a difficult moment for the family. He said he now feels in a waiting period, as he is not currently considered a high-priority case and will need to wait longer for a transplant.
His story comes as NHS Blood and Transplant has launched an urgent response plan during Organ Donation Week to address a decline in donations. Figures show donor numbers are down 9% compared to the same period last year, while more than 8,700 people are currently on the waiting list.
The organisation reports that over 700 potential donations did not go ahead between April 2021 and March 2026 because families were unsure of their loved one's wishes, and family consent rates have fallen from 67% to 57%.
NHSBT is now encouraging more people to register their decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register.
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