The Kidney Connect programme offers one-to-one peer support by linking people affected by kidney disease with a volunteer who has personal experience of living with kidney disease, donation or transplantation.
What is the Kidney Connect programme?
Kidney Connect are volunteers who draw on their own lived experience to offer non-clinical support. They provide a listening ear, share knowledge gained from their journey, and help others feel less alone by connecting with someone who understands.
How can a Kidney Connection support you?
A Kidney Connection may be able to:
Please note: Those involved in Kidney Connect are not health professionals. They cannot provide medical advice, mental health counselling, or guidance about medications, test results, treatments, or specialist referrals.
Who can request a Kidney Connection?
You can request a Kidney Connection if you are:
How do I request a Kidney Friend?
You can get in touch with The Kidney Society in one of the following ways:
Option 1: Click the 'Request a Kidney Friend' OR 'Volunteer as a Kidney Friend' button below, and fill out a short form, and one of our team members will get in touch with you.
Option 2: Call the Kidney Helpline on 0800 235 711.
How will I be matched with a Kidney Connection?
Once your request is received, we will review our Kidney Connect register to find the best possible match based on shared experiences. Your Kidney Friend will then contact you to arrange an initial conversation. We also provide guidance to help both parties make the most of the connection, including how often to connect and what you might like to talk about.
