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National Kidney Federation Kidney Matters Patient Information.
NKF information is strictly document controlled to ensure that the information provided is reviewed every three years, so it is always up to date.
Whether you require a single leaflet for yourself, or bulk quantities for a renal unit, hospital or Kidney Patient Association, just call the Helpline number 0800 169 09 36, or e-mail us at: [email protected]
You can read the information on the topics listed below by clicking the name. From there you can also download a PDF of the information if you wish.
We have produced a Patient Support Pack to help you on your kidney journey. This booklet has been designed for people who have been newly diagnosed with kidney disease and must decide what will be the best treatment options for them and to understand kidney disease and dialysis. To order a copy contact the Helpline number 0800 169 09 36, or e-mail us at: [email protected]
What is kidney disease?Types of kidney diseaseTreatment for kidney diseaseLiving with kidney diseaseGlossary of renal related termsKnow your numbers - DialysisKnow your numbers - Transplant
CKD stage 3 Information Pack *Contact the Helpline for your pack* 0800 169 0936* [email protected]
About the kidneysChronic kidney disease (CKD)I've got kidney diseaseHow to cope with established renal failureThe emotional impact of CKDCholesterol and kidney diseaseCalculating kidney functionHigh blood pressureFrequently asked questionsAcute kidney injury (AKI)Kidney biopsyEnd of life care
AmyloidosisIron deficiency anaemia and chronic kidney disease (call the Helpline to request this leaflet)AnaemiaDiabetes and the kidneyFocal and segmental glomerulosclerosisGlomerulonephritisHaematuriaHenoch-schonlein purpuraIgA nephropathyIgM nephropathyInterstitial nephritisKidney cystsLoin pain - haematuria syndromeMembranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN)Minimal change nephropathyMyeloma and kidney diseaseNephrotic syndrome in adultsPain in kidney or urine diseasesProteinuriaRenal Artery stenosisSmall or single kidneyTwelve steps towards pain controlUrinary infectionsVasculitis
Adult or polycystic kidney diseaseAutosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
Home Dialysis Rescourse Centre
Introduction to haemodialysisHome dialysis the advantagesDialysis line insertionFistula care
What is peritoneal dialysis?Introduction to peritoneal dialysisPeritoneal dialysis - frequently asked questionsAre there different types of PD?
Blood pressure medicationCommonly prescribed drugs for kidney diseaseCommonly taken drugs for kidney failureOver the counter drugs
Sex problems with renal failureSexual relationship in kidney failure for menSexual relationship in kidney failure for womenSexual relationship in kidney failure having children
Useful exercises which you can do indoorsOxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has produced an exercise video, designed for people whose lives have been affected or disrupted by Covid-19.Let's Get Active! Exercise for kidney patientsStaying fit with kidney diseaseCan I safely exercise with high blood pressure?
Holiday guide for kidney patientsHoliday companiesTravel insuranceHoliday tips and guidelinesHoliday guidelines for PD patientsHoliday guidelines for HD patientsHoliday guidelines for transplant patientsHoliday/travel vaccinations in transplant patients
Are work and a normal life possible after a transplant?Blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease & circulation problemsCancer after kidney transplantationDiabetes after transplantationHow long does the transplant operation take?How are kidneys allocated?How long is the wait for a kidney?Infection after transplantationIs kidney transplantation psychologically stressful?Kidney transplants from relatives and friendsSexual problems following a transplantSkin care in renal transplant patientsTop tipsWhat are the complications of transplantation?What is transplant rejection?What drugs are needed after transplantation?What is a kidney transplant?Tips to keep cool in hot weather
Living donor informationHow do donors feel afterwards?Reimbursement of living donor expenses
Alports syndromeBones, calcium, phosphate and PTH in kidney failureFabry diseaseGood mouth care in established renal failureGreen nephrologyLupus and lupus kidney diseaseReflux
Charcot feetFoot ulcersFootwearHoliday feet
To request a Dietary Information Pack, call 0800 169 09 37 or email [email protected]. We need your full address to post this pack out to you.
To order your copy call the helpline on 0800 169 0936 or e-mail [email protected] or order from our online shop.
Download Food with Thought PDF
Order your copy of Taste!
Lawrence Keogh kidney care cookbook: Rediscovering Food & Flavours Click here
PotassiumThe Eatwell PlateCan kidney patients eat fruit and vegetables?Renal patients and alcoholAsian and Afro-Caribbean cooking
Know your benefits
Helpline cardsNEW in 2021 Patient support packHelp! I've got kidney failure: Your introduction to kidney failure and its treatment
The National Kidney Federation cannot accept responsibility for information provided. The above is for guidance only. Patients are advised to seek further information from their own doctor.