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Families, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure), Transplant

David was diagnosed with kidney failure at just one week old. He became the youngest person in Northern Ireland to receive a transplant when his dad donated a kidney to him.

Diet and nutrition, Haemodialysis, Living with kidney disease, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure), Travelling and CKD

After a shock diagnosed of kidney failure in her 20s, Gillian has received haemodialysis for 20 years. She visits the unit three times a week for four and a half hours at a time.

Families, Transplant

When Yvette needed a transplant, she and her husband Alan entered into the paired/pooled donation scheme. Three swapped kidneys later and Yvette received the best transplant possible.

Families, Haemodialysis, Living with kidney disease, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure), Transplant

Joseph was diagnosed with stage five cancer and, after ringing the bell, kidney failure. Yet, despite all the hardship, Joseph is always smiling and he is now waiting for his kidney transplant.

Haemodialysis, Living with kidney disease, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure)

Two years ago, Nick lost both of his kidneys. He now travels to the Royal Cornwall Hospital for haemodialysis three times a week and still has a positive outlook on life with kidney failure.

Families, Kidney conditions and diagnosis, Living with kidney disease, Rare renal, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure)

Layla was diagnosed with aHUS, a rare renal condition. When she is not visiting the Great North Children's Hospital for infusions, she is riding bikes and winning dance competitions.