Thank you for your support so far. Thanks to you, we have now reached a brilliant 1,500 signatures!

One of the most effective ways you can help now is by writing to your own Member of Parliament (MP) to ask them to support a ministerially sponsored review of cardiothoracic transplant services.

MPs are most responsive to people who live in their constituency, so hearing directly from you matters.

How to write to your MP

• Go to www.writetothem.com
  Enter your postcode
  The website will identify your MP
  Write your message and send it directly

Important

Only write to your own MP - they can only respond to constituents
If you email your MP directly, include your full address so they can verify this

What to include

• A brief introduction about who you are
• Your personal experience, or why this issue matters to you
• Why you support the open letter
• A clear ask: that your MP supports a ministerially sponsored review of cardiothoracic transplant services and the Secretary of State meeting with us to discuss the issues
• You may also find it helpful to reference recent coverage to explain why this issue is current, for example:

BBC News: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyrj8rz6jno
File on 4 Investigates: https://www.bbc.com/audio/play/m002t19z

Tips

• Keep your message clear and focused
• Use your own words rather than a template
• Be polite and constructive - it makes a real difference
• If you feel comfortable, explain how this affects you or a loved one
• Ask your MP to respond or outline what action they will take

Every message helps ensure that the voices of patients and families are heard and taken seriously.

Thank you for your support.