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

Talking to family and friends about living kidney donation

Guidance on raising the subject of living kidney donation with family and friends.

PDF, 624KB

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

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

Understanding kidney function tests for living donors

Information about the kidney function tests offered during donor assessment.

PDF, 631KB

Donor health and living kidney donation

Information about eligibility and risk for donors with existing health conditions.

PDF, 498KB

Psychological aspects of living kidney donation

A guide to living kidney donation and mental health.

PDF, 716KB

Pregnancy and living kidney donation

A guide to living kidney donation, pregnancy and fertility.

PDF, 669KB

Leaving hospital and your post donation aftercare

Information to help you make a safe and full recovery after donating a kidney.

PDF, 390KB

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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