Transplants and Fears

Chris Simpson was born on the 3rd February 1986. He spent his childhood in and out of hospital while undergoing 4 kidney transplants by the time he was 23. These days, Chris spends his time advocating for kidney patients as an ambassador for Kidney Wales, he is also a outside in member for a service user group of lived experience advice for glyndwr university.

"Chris Simpson's courageous story gives readers a privileged insight into experiences which are otherwise unfamiliar to most. It's an energetic and honest account of lived experience: the impact of kidney disease on a young life and the enormous challenges that result. Chris's story is one of resilience and hope will stay with you long after you have finished reading." Liz Lefroy, lead lecturer social work degree Glyndwr university wrexham. "For over thirty years, Chris has experienced the highs and lows of kidney disease, from success kidney transplantation to its subsequent failure and a return to dialysis. Throughout this time he has been determined to live as normal a life as possible. This book is the honest and emotional journey of a young man living with kidney disease. I am sure it will be a great help to other patients, their relatives and those who care for them in understanding the life-altering affect of kidney failure and most importantly, how to survive this," Dr Stuart Robertson, Consultant Nephrologist, Wrexham Maelor Hospital