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  1. About kidney disease
  2. Living with kidney disease

Living with kidney disease

Exercising indoors

Exercising indoors

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Published: 31st March, 2020

Updated: 21st December, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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Your Kidney Anniversary

Your Kidney Anniversary

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Published: 5th December, 2019

Updated: 12th January, 2021

Author: Pete Revell

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  • Living with kidney disease
  • Other ways to help

Can I Safely Exercise with High Blood Pressure

Yes, Yes and Yes! Not only can you safely exercise with hypertension, you NEED to exercise with hypertension. Exercise on a regular basis helps to keep us healthy overall. Read more

Published: 11th November, 2019

Updated: 11th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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Let's Get Active! Exercise for Kidney Patients

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Published: 16th September, 2019

Updated: 11th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Living with kidney disease

Renal Patients and Alcohol

Renal Patients and Alcohol information Read more

Published: 24th July, 2019

Updated: 11th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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About the kidneys

About the kidneys

This section describes the kidneys and how they work, and then explores what can go wrong to cause kidney disease. Read more

Published: 4th July, 2019

Updated: 21st September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Types of kidney disease
  • Living with kidney disease

The Emotional Impact of CKD

Coping with kidney failure isn’t just about the physical symptoms. It will have a major impact on your life that can cause a great deal of stress and can create a range of feelings and worries. Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2019

Updated: 11th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Living with kidney disease
Green Nephrology

Green Nephrology

Green Nephrology is a movement to improve the environmental sustainability of kidney care. Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2019

Updated: 9th October, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Treatment for kidney disease
  • Living with kidney disease

Children with Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection

Medical Information for Children and their Families children with Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2019

Updated: 11th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Living with kidney disease

Glossary of Renal Related Terms

This glossary provides brief explanations of the various technical words and abbreviations used in relation to the treatment of kidney disease. Read more

Published: 26th June, 2019

Updated: 11th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Living with kidney disease

Your Child & Chronic Renal Failure

Your Child & Chronic Renal Failure information leaflet Read more

Published: 5th June, 2019

Updated: 11th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Living with kidney disease

Warts and Kidney Disease

Warts and Kidney Disease information leaflet Read more

Published: 5th June, 2019

Updated: 11th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Living with kidney disease

Dietary Advice for Children on Dialysis

Dietary Advice for Children on Dialysis information leaflet Read more

Published: 4th June, 2019

Updated: 11th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Living with kidney disease
Commonly Taken Drugs for Kidney Failure

Commonly Taken Drugs for Kidney Failure

Read about some of the most common drugs taken for kidney failure. Read more

Published: 4th June, 2019

Updated: 9th October, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Treatment for kidney disease
  • Living with kidney disease
Holiday Dialysis World Wide Destinations

Holiday Dialysis World Wide Destinations

Holiday Dialysis World Wide Destinations information Read more

Published: 28th May, 2019

Updated: 11th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Living with kidney disease
Holiday  Dialysis European Destinations

Holiday Dialysis European Destinations

Holiday Dialysis European Destinations information Read more

Published: 8th May, 2019

Updated: 23rd September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance information for kidney patients Read more

Published: 30th April, 2019

Updated: 1st September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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Holiday guide for kidney patients

Dialysis away from base holiday guide for kidney patients information leaflet Read more

Published: 25th April, 2019

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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Kidney Patients and Employment

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Published: 18th April, 2019

Updated: 11th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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Charcot Foot (Charcot osteoarthropathy)

Charcot Foot (Charcot osteoarthropathy)

Charcot foot is a condition which causes the bones in your feet to become fragile. Read more

Published: 16th April, 2019

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Other Kidney Conditions
  • Living with kidney disease

Can Kidney Patients eat fruit and vegetables

Can Kidney Patients eat fruit and vegetables information leaflet Read more

Published: 10th April, 2019

Updated: 11th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Living with kidney disease

Potassium

Potassium information leaflet Read more

Published: 10th April, 2019

Updated: 11th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Living with kidney disease

Fistula Care

Care of your fistula information leaflet Read more

Published: 10th April, 2019

Updated: 11th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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  • Living with kidney disease
Exercise

Exercise

Physical fitness is very important in today’s world. Everyone is enjoying the benefits of greater strength and feeling better. Exercising helps to keep your body strong and healthy. Read more

Published: 9th April, 2019

Updated: 18th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Emmerson

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    Pain in Kidney or Urine Diseases

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    Sexual relationship in kidney failure for men information leaflet

  • Coronavirus (Covid-19) - latest information and advice for patients

    Coronavirus (Covid-19) - latest information and advice for patients

    Updated with the latest information and guidance for people who are shielding.

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    Commonly Prescribed Drugs for Kidney Disease

    Commonly Prescribed Drugs for Kidney Disease information leaflet

  • Small or Single Kidney

    Small or Single Kidney

    The kidneys play an important role controlling the amount of water in the body.

  • Reciprocal Healthcare for Dialysis patients from 1st January 2021

    Reciprocal Healthcare for Dialysis patients from 1st January 2021

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    Dialysis line insertion information leaflet

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    Sexual relationship in kidney failure having children information leaflet

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    Rachel's Story

    Rachel shares her story of how she received a kidney from her dad.

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