Jamie was rushed to hospital while on holiday
A Scots dad who ended up in intensive care after falling ill on a family holiday, only to be diagnosed with kidney disease, is pushing for a brighter future for patients with similar conditions in Scotland.
After spending four years on dialysis, Jamie, who is a rugby referee, received a life-saving kidney transplant in 2017. He is now supporting Kidney Research UK and their ‘Ken Yer Kidneys’ campaign. "Working full time whilst having to set aside seven hours for dialysis sessions, four times a week, destroyed any semblance of normal life for me for four years.
He said kidney disease is 'hidden in so many ways' and so is pleased Kidney Research UK is pushing for the government to deploy a set of standardised care practices for kidney patients in Scotland, that focus on early diagnosis and prevention.
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