The UK Living Kidney Donation Buddy Support Service allows anyone interested in learning more about living kidney donation – whether they are considering donating themselves, or know someone else thinking about it – to speak with someone with lived experience.
Would you like to connect with someone who has experienced the kidney donation process?
We know that support can be essential for everyone involved in kidney donation, including the donor and their family and friends, before and after the donation. This service offers a secure and safe place for open conversations with someone who understands that journey.
The service will be provided through an online platform where you can set up a profile for yourself and manage your own appointments.
You can then select a buddy of your choice based on age, location, ethnicity, gender and religious beliefs.
Once the appointment is confirmed, the session will take place using Zoom. This service is not for in person meetings or discussions over the phone. All communication will be done through the online platform.
All buddies have valuable lived experience of living kidney donation – whether they have donated themselves, or are close to someone who has. However, they cannot provide medical advice. For medical advice or information, you should contact a living kidney donor coordinator.
All buddies have undergone a vetting process, including a basic criminal record check, are over the age of 18, and live in the UK. They have also received training to support individuals through the living kidney donation journey.
To request a buddy, please fill out this form and we will be in touch to discuss next steps.
If you have not received a reply within three working days, please check your spam or junk mail folder and add enquiries@donateakidney.co.uk to your Address Book or Safe Sender List. We make every effort to ensure that these emails are delivered.
