Kidney Wales

Kidney Wales is the leading kidney charity in Wales. We are here to support patients and their families, promote excellence in kidney research, education, and treatment within Wales.

Did you know? 

• ·    There is no cure to kidney disease

  ·       Diabetes and high blood pressure are leading causes of kidney failure

  ·       Up to 7.2 million people in the UK are currently living with kidney disease

  ·       22 people start renal replacement therapy (I,e dialysis) every day in the UK

  ·       The average wait for a kidney is 2-3 years, but many wait longer

  ·       Around 257 people are waiting for a Kidney Transplant in Wales

  ·       6 people die in the UK every week waiting for a kidney transplant

  ·       35% of people waiting for a kidney transplant are from minority ethnic backgrounds

  ·       30% of patients with chronic kidney disease have a family member with kidney disease