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Liz - Interview 27

Liz had a kidney transplant in 1990, aged 19. The donor was her mother. Both she and Liz recovered well. Liz went on to have two daughters and to become a professional musician. She is a professor of music at the conservatoire she studied at.

  • Background

    Liz is a professional musician. She is divorced and has two daughters. Ethnic background / nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 40
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Chris - Interview 29

    In 2008, Chris had a kidney transplant, aged 49. Complications meant that this kidney had to be removed. In 2009, he had a second transplant, with a kidney donated by his brother. Both of them recovered well.

  • Background

    Chris is a married picture framer and driving instructor. He has two adult children. Ethnic background / nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 52
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Linda - Interview 33

    Linda had diabetes since the age of 22 and had a kidney and pancreas transplant in 2004, aged 44. In 2009, she had blood cancer. She has been well since then and enjoys spending quality time with her grandchildren, cooking and interior design.

  • Background

    Linda is married and has 2 adult children. She is a volunteer for Transplant Support Network. Ethnic background / nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 51
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Hardev - Interview 39

    Hardev was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease and faced the prospect of life on dialysis. He had a kidney transplant in 2008, aged 68. The donor was his younger daughter. He is now very well and active in charity work.

  • Background

    Hardev is married and has two adult daughters. He is a retired teacher (head of mathematics) and now does a lot of voluntary work in prisons and Sikh temples. Ethnic...

  • Age at interview 71
  • Sex/Gender Male