What its position is on the findings of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust report, Hope for More: Improving access to lung transplantation and care …

We welcome the publication of the recent report from the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and sympathise with cystic fibrosis patients and indeed everyone who is waiting for a transplant. I recently met with members of the trust to discuss the report and services for cystic fibrosis patients in Scotland.
Of course, one of the most important factors in reducing the number of people who die while waiting for an organ to become available for transplant, is to increase the number of organs available. Over the last six years we have increased by 96% the number of organ donors in Scotland, and our Donation and Transplantation Plan for Scotland 2013-2020 sets out the ways in which we hope to continue to improve donation and transplantation in Scotland over the next few years.