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President
Professor John Salaman
Professor John Salaman retired as Professor of Transplant Surgery in 1994. He was appointed a consultant surgeon in Cardiff in 1970 and subsequently became Director of the Renal Transplant Unit at the Cardiff Royal Infirmary. He carried out research into transplant rejection, and was President of the British Transplantation Society in 1980-82. He became Clinical Director of Surgical Services in Cardiff and a Medical Director on the Cardiff Royal Infirmary/University Hospital of Wales Executive Board. He has maintained a close relationship with his patients and their families, and has been a Vice-President of the WKPA for many years. He became its President in 2000.

Gareth Davies
Chair
I am a retired PE teacher living in Cardiff, originally from Port Talbot. My wife, Helen, is a specialist teacher of the visually impaired. We have three children. I had a transplant two years ago after being on haemodialysis for three years. I have already served as Vice Chair and I am committed to take up the reins of the Association from John Reever. I will do will do everything I can to forward the interests of the Association and its members. I look forward to the challenge ahead. Gareth is a well liked and respected member of the patients Kidney Club that meets socially in the Cardiff area. We know that Gareth will add to the achievements already made by the WKPA.

John Reever

I have been a Kidney patient for many years, having been on Haemo-dialysis and subsequently had two transplants. I am married to Ann, have two grown up daughters and a grand-daughter, I am also Vice Chairman of the Swansea branch of the W.K.P.A. I am the WKPA's representative on the National Kidney Federation and have been elected to their Executive Committee. Recently I was nominated to attend as a representative on Health Commission Wales and have also been invited to sit on the Public Patient Involvement Steering Group.for Swansea NHS Trust

Bill Morgan

I am a 'carer' for my wife Sheila and in 1998 I donated a kidney for her to have a transplant after 4 1/2 years on dialysis and many years poor health before that. We live in Cwmbran and have two daughters and two grandchildren. I have been a member of the Management Committee of the WKPA for a year and took over as Secretary in October 2006.

Gloria Owens

I have been a renal patient since 1978. I had my transplant in 1982 following over three years on home haemodialysis. I am married and live in Swansea. I have been a member of the WKPA since 1978 and have been on the management committee for 3 years. I am actively involved with the Welsh Transplant team both as a competitor and Secretary of the Transplant team committee.

Dr. Richard Moore, BSc MD FRCP MBA

Dr Richard Moore graduated from Guy’s Hospital Medical School, London, in 1977. He continued training in Nephrology and Transplantation at St Thomas’ Hospital London, The Royal Postgraduate Medical School, and The Royal London Hospital. He was appointed Consultant Nephrologist at The University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff UK, in1989, where he is currently Clinical Director of Nephrology and Transplantation. He has published extensively in the field of general nephrology, transplantation, and healthcare management. He was President of The Section of Transplantation of The Royal Society of Medicine, London 1997-2000. He is currently a member of the expert reference group advising on the National Service Framework for Renal Services in England and Wales. He has been actively involved in development of renal services in Wales and is on the Renal and Transplant Advisory board for Health Commission Wales. He was a founder member of the Welsh association of Renal Physicians and Surgeons and continues in the role of Chairperson. He has been an active supporter of patients interests playing an important role as Medical Director and Trustee of the Welsh Renal Charity KRUF as well as a longstanding member of the WKPA and Medical Advisor to the NKF.

Caroline Jones (B. Ed Hons )

I have been a renal patient since 1987. I had a transplant in 1988, whilst studying for a degree to be a primary teacher. I graduated in 1990 and had my son, Josh, 2 years later. I have been on the management committee of the WKPA for 9 years and am now a member of the Editorial committee for " Kidney News" .I am also on the committee of the Swansea branch of the WKPA. I was, until recently, on CAPD and am currently on Haemodialysis.

John Owens

I am a carer for my wife, Gloria, and have been a member of the WKPA for over 25 years. I have been on the management committee for 4 years and am webmaster for the WKPA web site. I am also a member of the editorial committee for Kidney News.I take an active role in the Swansea branch of the WKPA.

Diane Masters
I am a retired teacher and have been a renal patient since 1971. I have been on haemodialysis and CAPD. I have had 2 transplants, the first lasting 9 years and second is still going after 23 years. In the 1970's I was a committee member of Porthcawl Kidney Research, and during the 1980's and 90's the Bridgend Kidney Research. I have always been a member of the TSAGB and more recently have actively supported the Welsh team. I believe more should be done to educate the public about organ donation.

Don Brown

Hi, my name is Don Brown. I was born in Manchester UK in 1951. In 1970 I was diagnosed with CKD in Manchester Royal Infirmary. There I was immediately put on PD with a replacement catheter each week. After six months it was decided I would require Haem. Dyl.However the hospital could not provide a machine so I was transferred to St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London to receive my H.D. treatment.Fortunately my parents were in the licensee trade and the brewery found a pub in London where we could live and eventually receive Home H.D. After my health improved I worked with my family running the pub while Dialysing twice weekly at night for 14 hours a session. Then in July 1978 the “call” came and was whisked into St Bartholomew’s Hospital for my Kidney Transplant. Despite the slow start eventually things settled down and my graft functioned well. I continued working with my family until they retired, then I went Driving trucks for a living. I moved to North Wales in 1972 after my father died , to help my mother and decide my future. I decided to stay in Prestatyn as I was being looked after very well by Glan Clwyd Renal Unit and I had made a network of friends. I slowly got involved with patient fund raising and become member of Friends of Renal Care Glan Clwyd or ( F.O.R.C.) as it is known to the hospital, and have been a member for about 3 years. I was also co-opted onto the WKPA as a North Wales representative which I also enjoy. I will continue to voice the opinion of my fellow patients and indeed staff if asked, to further awareness and the severity of Renal disease and related problems. I have had my Transplant for 31 years this July now, and I regard myself as very fortunate. I hope I have given you a brief insight into my life hoping it will be of use and encouragement.

Brent Roberts

I was diagnosed with kidney failure in February 1998 and had a transplant in March 2007. I was on dialysis for a total of 9 years; I spent the first 2.5 years at home on A.P.D. followed by 3 years on haemodialysis at Wrexham Maelor, at the time of my transplant I was dialysing at home for 2.5 hours a day 6 days a week.
I have been involved with helping my fellow patients for a number of years and hope to continue this in my role with the W.K.P.A.
I am a hospital guide at the Wrexham Maelor and also a Public Member of the trust.

My name is Robert Kendrick and I am 56 married with 3 grown up children and 3 grandchildren, I have been a dialysis patient for just over 7 years starting on CAPD which involved bag changes 4 times a day 7 days a week a routine you soon get used to but because I had a problem with my line it was necessary for me to have a Haemocath fitted in my chest so that I could have dialysis while I waited for the Fistula in my arm to strenghthen. I was initially dialysed at the University Hospital Cardiff but was then transferred to the Renal Unit at Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil.
I do feel very stongly that organisation like the W.K.P.A are a great help to renal patients and carers giving them the much needed support especially if they do not have support from family and friends, luckily I do have the full support of my family and that keeps me very possitive and I intend to stay that way for many years to come.