Please call our freephone helpline if you would like to chat to one of our advisors about your concerns - 0800 169 09 36.

We know patients are very concerned about coronavirus (COVID-19). The NKF are working with the National Renal Guidance Group for COVID-19. This is a group of specialist clinicians, partners and patient charities, who are providing the latest clinical and patient guidance during these very worrying times.

The NKF have written to all NHS Trust Chief Executive's, to highlight the importance of in centre dialysis patients wearing appropriate face masks. These are for use when travelling to and from dialysis, throughout the prescribed dialysis treatment, and in waiting and assessment areas being used both before and after treatment.

Latest information for patients

We are working with our colleagues to ensure the latest and most up to date information is available to patients.

Guidance on eating and drinking during dialysis

The Renal Nutrition Group have worked with the National Kidney Federation, the British Renal Society, Renal Association and Kidney Care UK to provide some guidance on eating and drinking during dialysis. Click here to view the guidance 
 
The Renal Nutrition Group have also been working on ensuring food parcels are suitable for people living with CKD. This includes producing a list of foods that are suitable for food parcels for renal patients, and also speaking with the DEFRA (Department of Environment Food and Rural Affair). Information here

Dietary Information

Some patients may have to reduce their dialysis sessions and need to watch their food and fluid intake more than ever, it's important you follow the right dietary information.

The nation is cooking at home, and coming up with mouth-watering dishes for the family it not always easy. If you are a kidney patient it can be more difficult due to dietary restrictions, but here at the NKF we have a new cook book that is not only kidney friendly but healthy and flavoursome for everyone. Our cookbook is available through our online shop. 

Stress and Anxiety

We have put together some information to help you cope with stress and anxiety during these uncertain times.

Research updates from NHS Blood and Transplant

News about the work they are doing to reduce the impact of coronavirus

Support for the extremely vulnerable

Get coronavirus support as an extremely vulnerable person - Register if you have a medical condition that makes you extremely vulnerable to coronavirus. For example, you’ll be able to ask for help getting deliveries of essential supplies like food 

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Further general advice

If you think you have coronavirus symptoms you can use the NHS 111 assessment.

Further general information and daily updates can be found on the GOV.UK.

Information and guidance for renal professionals.