Living kidney donation fact sheets
We have a range of living kidney donation fact sheets available if you would prefer to download information to read offline.
You can also download Welsh language versions (ZIP file, 4.7MB) of all of these fact sheets.
If you would like to learn more about becoming a living kidney donor, you can find more information on our organ donation website.

The benefits of receiving a kidney from a living donor
Information about benefits of receiving a kidney from a living donor, with a look at transplant outcomes.
PDF, 716KB
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Talking to family and friends about living kidney donation
Guidance on raising the subject of living kidney donation with family and friends.
PDF, 624KB
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Using social media to appeal for a kidney
A list of things to consider before you begin appealing for a kidney on social media.
PDF, 61KB
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Responding to a social media appeal for a kidney
A list of things to consider before you respond to a social media appeal for a kidney.
PDF, 82KB
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Understanding kidney function tests for living donors
Information about the kidney function tests offered during donor assessment.
PDF, 631KB
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Donor health and living kidney donation
Information about eligibility and risk for donors with existing health conditions.
PDF, 498KB
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Psychological aspects of living kidney donation
A guide to living kidney donation and mental health.
PDF, 716KB
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Pregnancy and living kidney donation
A guide to living kidney donation, pregnancy and fertility.
PDF, 669KB
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Leaving hospital and your post donation aftercare
Information to help you make a safe and full recovery after donating a kidney.
PDF, 390KB
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Donating a kidney to a child
Information and guidance around donating a kidney to a child, including the potential impact on your work and family life.
PDF, 633KB
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