Supporting patients and families and promoting excellence in renal research, education and treatment in Wales.
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Emotional support matters - and it’s available.
Living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) can take a toll on your mental wellbeing. That’s why at Kidney Wales, we’re here to support not just your physical health, but your emotional health too.
On our website, you’ll find information on:
💬 Counselling services
🌿 Help managing anxiety and low mood
🤝 Local support groups
📚 Trusted mental health resources
❤️ Support for carers and families
No one should face kidney disease alone. Visit our website to explore what’s available to you.
kidneywales.cymru/emotional-…
Today is Samaritans Awareness Day, a reminder that you are never alone.
Living with or supporting someone through kidney disease can be incredibly tough, physically and emotionally. It’s okay to struggle. It’s okay to talk. And there is always help available.
📞 The Samaritans are here 24/7, 365 days a year. Whatever you're facing, they're just a call away.
📲 Call 116 123 – free and confidential.
At Kidney Wales, we stand with Samaritans in encouraging open conversations and providing emotional support to our community.
Thank You for an Incredible Start to 2025 💙
As we wrap up the first half of the year, we want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who’s stood with Kidney Wales from January to June.
To our dedicated volunteers, passionate fundraisers, tireless staff, generous donors, and every single supporter — your time, energy, and kindness mean the world to us.
An incredible show of strength, love, and community 💚
A huge thank you to Wendy Jenkins and all the staff at CARA Wales — over £4,500 raised so far (with donations still coming in!) for Kidney Wales!
On 4th July, Wendy and her colleagues completed a 26-mile Coastal Path Trek from Fishguard to Cardigan, marking:
🚶♀️ 20 years since CARA was founded in 2005
🧡 7 months since Wendy donated a kidney to her son 💪 And one powerful reason for choosing Kidney Wales as their charity
Your journey inspires us — and your support means the world to kidney patients and their families across Wales.
You can donate via the link - justgiving.com/page/wendy-je…
⛳ We're thrilled to be the chosen charity for Penarth Cricket Club's upcoming Charity Golf Day!
Join us on Friday, 5th September at the stunning Glamorganshire Golf Club for a brilliant day in support of kidney patients and families across Wales 💚
The day includes:
🥓 Bacon bap on arrival
🏌️♂️ Four-ball team format
🍽️ Post-round meal
🏆 Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place, nearest to the pin, longest drive & yellow ball
💷 £390 per team – all profits go towards supporting our vital work across Wales.
A huge thank you to Penarth Cricket Club for supporting Kidney Wales — we can't wait to see you all on the course!
Find out more here - kidneywales.cymru/events/pen…
#KidneyWales #CharityGolfDay #GolfForGood #SupportKidneyHealth #PenarthCC #FundraisingEvent
🏃♀️ Throwback to last year’s Cardiff 10k 🏃♀️
Are you looking to take on the challenge this year? Sign up for one of Cardiff’s biggest events of the year, and why not do it for a good cause, too?
👉 Sign up now and run with purpose!
kidneywales.cymru/events/car…
Even with #PresumedConsent in Wales, your family will still be asked to confirm your decision to be an organ donor.
Make sure you tell them about your wishes.
bit.ly/3DuKcSS
#YesIDonate #OrganDonationWales
What an inspiring talk by Lynsey for Llais Cymru at the Cricket Club in Rhos-on-Sea this week!
A huge thank you to Lynsey for bravely sharing her story and delivering her very FIRST awareness talk on behalf of Kidney Wales 💚
We’re so proud of you!
Spreading awareness - one virtual session at a time!
Last week, we had the pleasure of delivering an online seminar to staff at the Public Services Ombudsman, where we shared vital information about:
🩺 Kidney health
🧬 Kidney disease
🤝 The support available to those affected
