12/01/2015
Following the plight of a man in desperate need of a lung transplant. And a look at West Hatch RSPCA's attempts to cope with an unprecedented number of orphaned seals.
Matt Lodge desperately needs a new set of lungs to save his life. The problem is there are just not enough donors. Matt allowed Inside Out to follow his search in the hope that his plight will increase organ donors.
The West Hatch RSPCA in Taunton has been inundated with orphaned seals. With more winter storms on the way, will the centre be able to cope and return the seals to the wild?
Last on
Lung transplant patient's challenging journey
Matt Lodge from Bristol has cystic fibrosis and desperately needs a new set of lungs to save his life.
The 23-year-old has been on the critical list for over two years and could die within a few months if he does not receive a lung transplant.
Matt allowed BBC Inside Out to follow his story in the hope that it will raise awareness of the need for more organ donations.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alastair McKee |
| Reporter | Matthew Hill |
| Series Editor | Alex Baxter |
Broadcast
- Mon 12 Jan 201519:30BBC One West
