Twins are saved by parents' kidney gift

Identical twins Anna Spensley and Allison Mann have made history by becoming the first to have kidney transplants from both their parents.

More than three years after being diagnosed with renal failure, the 29-year-olds and their parents entered hospital together for a day of organ removals and transplants.

Doctors said it was the first time parents of twins have both been able and willing to donate their kidneys and gone through all the necessary operations in one day.

All four are now out of hospital and recuperating at home. Anna and Allison continue making regular visits to St George's for tests to ensure everything is working and doctors are happy with the progress the pair have made.