Tayside Renal Service

12/03/2026

The Renal Service marked World Kidney Day with a very successful information stand in the main concourse. Many thanks to everyone who helped out.

12/03/2026

Thursday 12th March is World Kidney Day, a day when we celebrate those who have donated their kidneys and remember those who are waiting for a life-saving kidney transplant.

Last year, over 2,000 organ transplants were kidneys, but there are still almost 7,000 people waiting for a kidney transplant today.

Sadly, the reality is that someone will die waiting for a kidney. By confirming your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register, in just 2 minutes, you could end up saving a life.

12/03/2026

10/03/2026

🩸 Its that time of year again - World Kidney Day March 12th 🩸

04/03/2026

The Renal Service would like to say a massive thank you for the kind donation of goodies handed in by one of our renal patients Rachel Morton, Rachel has recently undergone a simultaneous pancreas-kidney (SPK) transplant and is recovering well, Rachel and her Mum both expressed many thanks to all renal nurses and medical staff for the care provided over the years.

03/03/2026

We would like to say a massive thank you to Jennifer, the daughter of our late renal patient William Burton, Jennifer popped into our renal department today with the kind donation of £580 to be split between ward 22 and the renal dialysis unit. Jennifer shared some stories with us of William's renal patient journey and praised the renal team for the care provided to William over the years. Jennifer also donated 75 freshly made cakes for all staff in the service to enjoy with a cup of tea.

02/03/2026

Last week, representatives from NHS Tayside’s Renal and Supportive Care teams joined Kidney Care UK at a national roundtable event focused on the emotional and social impact of living with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Consultant nephrologist Dr Natalie Mordi, Dr Claire Douglas from the Renal Supportive Care Team, and two Tayside patients took part, sharing real‑life experiences of kidney disease and the day‑to‑day challenges it brings.
The session created an important space to:

💙Hear directly from people living with CKD
💙Highlight the need for better access to specialist psychological and social support
💙Discuss how healthcare teams across Scotland can continue improving person‑centred kidney care

Evidence shared at the event showed the significant emotional toll of CKD and the importance of ensuring people have the right support at the right time.

NHS Tayside is grateful to our patients and staff who contributed their expertise and lived experience to help shape improvements in kidney care across Scotland.

05/02/2026

Most of our Ninewells and Arbroath patients will know Morgan, one of our HCSWs. Shes about to undertake something your editor here is well past - the Edinburgh Marathon - so dig deep, this is a very worthy cause.. I'll leave it to her to explain in her own words...

"Not something I ever thought I would say.....I am running a marathon!!
I am doing it in support of kidney Care. Four years ago I began working in renal, our amazing patients face so many challenges day in day out. They have taught me, we can do hard things! I will be running in support of them.
Any donation is so greatly appreciated❤️"

Help Morgan Littleford raise money to support Kidney Care UK

03/02/2026

A very successful bowling night was held recently for some of our younger patients, at TenPin, Dundee, followed by a very enjoyable meal at Nandos.
Many thanks to Dr Mordi and Jayde for organising and thanks also to the Tayside Kidney Patients Association for funding.

29/01/2026

Call to participate in research on patient access to kidney transplantation!

A team from the University of Dundee are currently running a research study looking into people's perspectives and experiences around kidney transplantation.

They want to understand people's experiences of the process of being considered for, and leading up to, having a kidney transplant.

You would be able to participate in this research if you have ever spoken about having a kidney transplant with a member of the renal team (even if you have not had a kidney transplant), and are a patient under the care of the renal team in NHS Tayside.

To find out more about this study, please speak to your doctor or nurse in clinic, or get in touch with the research team:

Dr Philippa Traill
Email 📧 hi-ckd@dundee.ac.uk - please send your name and a contact telephone number
Phone ☎️ 01382 388963 and leave a message with your name and contact telephone number

18/12/2025

To all our patients, relatives, carers and staff....