Kidney transplantation is considered one of the best forms of treatment for chronic kidney disease, but not everyone is suitable for a kidney transplant or able to have one. For those who are placed on the transplant waiting list, or having a living donation, here is some information on how the system works.
Organ transplantation – NHS Blood and Transplant – NHS Blood and Transplant are the organisation responsible for organ transplantation, here is a link which offers lots of different information and videos to tell you how the transplant system in the UK works, and how long you may need to wait, watch this video How does the offering system work?
Joe one of the KIN members recorded his journey from start to finish, from being called for a transplant to after the surgery, watch his video story here.
How long is the wait for a kidney in the UK? Check out this page providing information on how long a person may wait for a deceased donor kidney. Also lots more patient stories on transplantation and being a donor.
Kidney transplant information – summary of 20 top tips and frequently asked questions
Five things you may not know about kidney transplants
Therapy Options – Other Renal Treatment Options – information from Baxter Health Care about transplantation.
Donating a kidney | Kidney Care UK
About organ donation – NHS Organ Donation
Donating your kidney – NHS Organ Donation Kidneys are the most commonly donated organs by living people, and about a third of all kidney transplants carried out in the UK are from living donors. Watch this video Let’s talk about living kidney donation to learn more and if you interested speak to your local renal unit.
National Black, Asian, Mixed Race, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Transplant Alliance (NBTA) is a coalition of organisations which seeks to promote awareness of organ, blood and stem cell donation amongst BAME people and to increase the number of donors from these communities – informative video showing shortage of BAME organs.
For Black African Caribbean people wanting peer support related to live kidney transplantation or donation, Gift Of Living Donation (giftoflivingdonation.co.uk) offer a Phone Buddy Scheme.
Religious Faith and organ donation – NHS Organ Donation have produced a number of leaflets regarding different religious beliefs and organ donation, find information for your religion.
Let’s talk about… (transplant.tv) – a series of transplant videos to learn more about living donation.
Have a listen to Dee Moore’s Kidney Warrier podcast with Kevin Malton and his 30-year transplant story
