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@donateakidneyuk

Raising awareness of living kidney donation & helping people through their donation journey.
A partnership between Kidney Research UK & Give a Kidney.

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Did you know you can live with just one kidney? Most people are born with two kidneys, but you can still live a healthy life with one. In fact, it is not unusual to have one kidney to do the work of two. Learn more about living with one kidney: donateakidney.co.uk/living-kidney-…

Did you know you can live with just one kidney?

Most people are born with two kidneys, but you can still live a healthy life with one. In fact, it is not unusual to have one kidney to do the work of two.

Learn more about living with one kidney: donateakidney.co.uk/living-kidney-…
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Speak to a Buddy like Dennis through the UK Living Kidney Donation Buddy Support Service, for an open conversation with someone who has first-hand experience of donating a kidney and understands what's involved. Learn more: donateakidney.co.uk/requesting-a-b…

Speak to a Buddy like Dennis through the UK Living Kidney Donation Buddy Support Service, for an open conversation with someone who has first-hand experience of donating a kidney and understands what's involved.

Learn more: donateakidney.co.uk/requesting-a-b…
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Roy received a kidney from his wife through the UK Living Kidney Sharing Scheme after being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. He describes the journey as a "rollercoaster", but now sees how much his life has changed from the inspiring donation. donateakidney.co.uk/stories/roys-s…

Roy received a kidney from his wife through the UK Living Kidney Sharing Scheme after being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. He describes the journey as a "rollercoaster", but now sees how much his life has changed from the inspiring donation. 

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This #InternationalNursesDay, we celebrate the extraordinary contribution of nurses across the entire organ donation and transplantation pathway. From critical care to theatres, transplant units to coordination teams — your expertise, compassion, and care make it all possible.

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Donating a kidney was a no-brainer for Rich, who thinks more people should consider if it's something they'd be comfortable doing. "It can bring a huge amount of benefit to the people that receive the kidney and all their friends family and loved ones." donateakidney.co.uk/stories/richs-…

Donating a kidney was a no-brainer for Rich, who thinks more people should consider if it's something they'd be comfortable doing.

"It can bring a huge amount of benefit to the people that receive the kidney and all their friends family and loved ones."

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Speak to a Buddy like Juliette through the UK Living Kidney Donation Buddy Support Service, for an open conversation with someone who has first-hand experience of donating a kidney and understands what's involved. Learn more: donateakidney.co.uk/requesting-a-b…

Speak to a Buddy like Juliette through the UK Living Kidney Donation Buddy Support Service, for an open conversation with someone who has first-hand experience of donating a kidney and understands what's involved.

Learn more: donateakidney.co.uk/requesting-a-b…
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"I hope that my story is helpful for someone else. The journey has been a rollercoaster, but it is a journey I would choose again and again." Stacey donated a kidney to her husband after his kidney deteriorated to the point of needing a transplant. donateakidney.co.uk/stories/stacey…

"I hope that my story is helpful for someone else. The journey has been a rollercoaster, but it is a journey I would choose again and again."

Stacey donated a kidney to her husband after his kidney deteriorated to the point of needing a transplant. donateakidney.co.uk/stories/stacey…
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Read our latest news post, where Give a Kidney Trustee Caroline Basarab-Horwath shares a typical day for her as Living Donor Transplant Coordinator at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. donateakidney.co.uk/diary-of-a-liv…

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Donating a kidney is a life-changing gift, but it doesn’t mean you need to change your diet. However, making good food choices can help your body recover and keep you feeling your best. Read our latest web page for information and advice: donateakidney.co.uk/living-kidney-…

Donating a kidney is a life-changing gift, but it doesn’t mean you need to change your diet. 

However, making good food choices can help your body recover and keep you feeling your best.

Read our latest web page for information and advice: donateakidney.co.uk/living-kidney-…
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Connect with someone who has experienced the kidney donation process with the UK Living Kidney Donation Buddy Support Service. Speak to a Buddy like Simon for an open conversation with someone who has first-hand experience of donating a kidney. donateakidney.co.uk/requesting-a-b…

Connect with someone who has experienced the kidney donation process with the UK Living Kidney Donation Buddy Support Service.

Speak to a Buddy like Simon for an open conversation with someone who has first-hand experience of donating a kidney.

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As a 16-year-old, Dan was on the verge of being offered a two-year football scholarship. Then, devastatingly, he was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, with his kidney function at around 13%, and had to give up his dreams. Read his story in full: donateakidney.co.uk/stories/dans-s…

As a 16-year-old, Dan was on the verge of being offered a two-year football scholarship.

Then, devastatingly, he was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, with his kidney function at around 13%, and had to give up his dreams.

Read his story in full: donateakidney.co.uk/stories/dans-s…
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20 years ago, David's enthusiasm for life was put to the test when he found out his kidneys were failing and he would need a transplant. Read more about David and his wife's living kidney transplant journey by visiting our website: donateakidney.co.uk/stories/davids…

20 years ago, David's enthusiasm for life was put to the test when he found out his kidneys were failing and he would need a transplant.

Read more about David and his wife's living kidney transplant journey by visiting our website: donateakidney.co.uk/stories/davids…
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What does living kidney donation mean to you? Our Buddy Ali gives us their thoughts 💜 Speak to a Buddy today about their experiences of donating a kidney through the UK Living Kidney Donation Buddy Support Service. Learn more: donateakidney.co.uk/requesting-a-b…

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"This incredible gift from my daughter has meant I have been able to enjoy time with my great granddaughter." John received a kidney from his daughter over five years ago, allowing him to spend more time with his family. Read his full story: donateakidney.co.uk/stories/johns-…

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Happy #VolunteersWeek! Thank you to each and every one of our wonderful Buddies, who generously dedicate their time and share their invaluable experiences of kidney donation through the UK Living Kidney Donation Buddy Support Service. Find out more: donateakidney.co.uk/requesting-a-b…

Happy #VolunteersWeek! 

Thank you to each and every one of our wonderful Buddies, who generously dedicate their time and share their invaluable experiences of kidney donation through the UK Living Kidney Donation Buddy Support Service. 

Find out more: donateakidney.co.uk/requesting-a-b…
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Our buddy Stephanie says: "I am enjoying the feeling of supporting others on a journey I have been on myself, whilst recognising everyone's experience is very different.” To talk to a buddy like Stephanie this #VolunteersWeek visit donateakidney.co.uk/requesting-a-b…

Our buddy Stephanie says: "I am enjoying the feeling of supporting others on a journey I have been on myself, whilst recognising everyone's experience is very different.”
 
To talk to a buddy like Stephanie this #VolunteersWeek visit donateakidney.co.uk/requesting-a-b…
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"Someone out there in need of a kidney has been set free and I don’t even feel any different to how I was before." Read Colin's full story on our website, including a section from his Living Donor Coordinator Nicola. donateakidney.co.uk/stories/colins…

"Someone out there in need of a kidney has been set free and I don’t even feel any different to how I was before."

Read Colin's full story on our website, including a section from his Living Donor Coordinator Nicola.

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As #VolunteersWeek comes to an end, we’d like to shine a light on the incredible UK Living Kidney Donation Buddy Support Service we've been able to provide thanks to the support and time of our incredible Buddies. Learn more by visiting our website: donateakidney.co.uk/requesting-a-b…

As #VolunteersWeek comes to an end, we’d like to shine a light on the incredible UK Living Kidney Donation Buddy Support Service we've been able to provide thanks to the support and time of our incredible Buddies.

Learn more by visiting our website: donateakidney.co.uk/requesting-a-b…
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Ellie donated a kidney in 2014, and believes that the gains seen by her recipient Tess massively outweigh the short term pain and discomfort she felt during the donation. Read her inspiring story in full on our website: donateakidney.co.uk/stories/ellies…

Ellie donated a kidney in 2014, and believes that the gains seen by her recipient Tess massively outweigh the short term pain and discomfort she felt during the donation.

Read her inspiring story in full on our website: donateakidney.co.uk/stories/ellies…
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What is recovery like after donating a kidney? 👇 Visit our website to discover more about what to expect after your kidney donation, from those first few days recovering to getting back to your everyday life. donateakidney.co.uk/living-kidney-…

What is recovery like after donating a kidney? 👇 

Visit our website to discover more about what to expect after your kidney donation, from those first few days recovering to getting back to your everyday life.

donateakidney.co.uk/living-kidney-…