West Yorkshire's Barry Newman reflects on second chance at life thanks to Heart Cells Foundation

After his heart failure diagnosis, Barry Newman from East Ardsley near Wakefield was told he had to start planning his funeral, until one call changed everything. Barry came across an interview featuring a groundbreaking stem cell procedure funded by the Heart Cells Foundation which supports pioneering research and clinical trials where a patient’s own stem cells regenerate their damaged heart. After being deemed a suitable candidate, Barry embarked on a transformative journey - here's his story.