If any kidney patients would like to share their story about shielding / isolating during the Covid-19 pandemic, the NKF would like to feature them here. How have you been coping? What has been the hardest part about staying in all these weeks? What or who have you missed the most? Have you started any new hobbies? Who has given you the most support? You can write as many words as you like for your story and we will add it to our new page here.
Please submit your stories to [email protected]
When the danger first became apparent and warnings began to be issued about keeping your distance and avoiding large gatherings Phil and I were staying at our holiday home in the Cheshire countryside. Read more
I am a kidney transplant recipient so I was aware from the press in mid-March that I was to be confined to the house Read more
My 63rd birthday present came on 23rd March. The phone rang and I was expecting cheers from the family when I heard “so you have to stay in for the next 12 weeks” Read more
When we are responsible for our own treatment at home there is a danger we will get complacent or fed up with the monotony of our treatment regime. Read more
When I received the first of several letters and text messages on the 21st March 2020, I was already shielding. Read more
Since the 17th March, myself and my family have been shielding due to the Covoid 19 virus which has sent us all through a change in lifestyle and routines - causing many mixed emotions. Read more
It was Saturday March 21st 2020 when I received a phone call from my boss. He said that I was to be furloughed as from Monday. Read more
The story of a transplant patient during shielding Read more
For around the last three months I have been shielding at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
I had my kidney transplant 10 and a half years ago and, touch wood, everything has gone well. Read more
On 09/03/2020 I had lunch in a pub with friends. It turns out that was my last trip out, well it's still the same now. So what on earth have I been up to in the meantime. Read more