
Three evenings a week she attends hospital for haemodialysis. This involves treatment on a kidney dialysis machine for four hours each time

Joyce is referred to the Transplant Unit for assessment. She is found to be a suitable candidate and her name is added to the Transplant List

Joyce’s sister Elizabeth would like to donate one of her kidneys. Their blood groups are compatible, so Elizabeth can be considered as a donor . She has an in-depth discussion with the Transplant Team before deciding to go ahead with the assessment.