About us Kidney Patient Associations Kidney Patient Associations Our Kidney Patient Associations Kidney Patient Associations are members and the Council of the National Kidney Federation. They provide support for kidney patients on a local level. They are charities in their own right and they are often located in hospital renal units. The main purpose of a KPA is to support local patients either pre-dialysis, dialysis or transplanted and they are also there to support their families and loved ones in any way they can. The National Kidney Federation was formed in 1979 and the KPA’s became the controlling Council of the NKF and still are today. KPAs are the eyes and ears to what is going on and for the NKF to fight their case for better treatment nationally. KPAs are the go between renal groups and feeding back information to their patients. No Kidney Patients Association Local To You? Contact Us To Set One Up Or Send an Email To - [email protected] Best Practice Examples The London Regional KPA Network, together with three of its Kidney Patient Associations (KPAs), is pleased to share this best practice guide. Through real-life examples, this booklet shows how KPAs can vary. Whatever their differences, they are all united by one purpose: improving the lives of local kidney patients and their families Dowload here Addenbrooke's Kidney Patients Association "Addenbrooke's KPA (AKPA) was founded by in 1975 by a small group, including patients and healthcare professionals." Bradford Kidney Patients Association "Bradford KPA aim to help preserve and protect good health for the benefit of patients living with kidney disease" Bristol Area Kidney Patients Association "The Bristol Area Kidney Patients Association is a local independent registered charity, set up by patients and carers of the Richard Bright Renal Unit at Southmead Hospital in Bristol." Chesterfield Kidney Patients Association "Chesterfield Kidney Patients Association was established in 1975 by a group of people suffering from kidney disease Colchester Kidney Patients Association "Colchester KPA covers all kidney patients in the Colchester and Tendring area. " Coventry and Warwickshire Kidney Patients Association "Coventry and Warwickshire Kidney Patients’ Association is a support group for renal patients and families in the Coventry and Warwickshire area" Doncaster and Bassetlaw Kidney Association "Set up in 2007, Doncaster & Bassetlaw Kidney Association (DaBKA) helps kidney patients, their families and carers live with renal disease, from pre-dialysis through to transplant." Dorset Kidney Patients Association "The Dorset Kidney Patients Association (Dorset KPA) was set up by patients and carers of the Dorchester Renal Unit in 2022 and covers its satellite units in Yeovil, Poole and Bournemouth" Dudley Kidney Patients Association "The Dudley KPA was formed over 40 years ago by patients and staff for patients with renal failure who were undergoing haemodialysis at Wordsley Hospital in the West Midlands" Dumfries and Galloway Kidney Patients Association "Dumfries & Galloway Kidney Patients Association was formed in 1988 by Christine Pettigrew & Margaret McCrae to support renal patients and to fundraise for a renal unit at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary" Exeter and District Kidney Patients Association "The object of the Exeter and District KPA is the relief of persons who are suffering from disease or illness affecting the kidneys" Friends of Derriford Hospital Unit Kidney Patients Association "As one of the first associations of its kind, Friends of Derriford Hospital Kidney Unit Kidney Patient Association has set the bar and is proud to serve its loyal, growing community" Gloucestershire Kidney Patients Association "Gloucestershire Kidney Patients’ Association (GKPA) was launched at Gloucester Guildhall on September 26th 1989" Guy's and St Thomas' Kidney Patients Association "The Guy’s and St Thomas’ KPA are a registered charity founded in 1980 to support kidney patients of The Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals, their families or carers." Heart of England Kidney Patients Association "Heart Of England Kidney Patients Association is a charity run by kidney patients, for kidney patients cared for by Heart of England Primary Care Trust" Contact Humberside Kidney Patients Association "Humberside Kidney Patients Association was established as a charity in 1978 by a group of people suffering from kidney disease" Isle of Wight Kidney Patients Association "The Isle of Wight KPA formed in 1983, the association is run entirely on a voluntary basis and is open to all Island renal patients at any stage of treatment" Ipswich and District Kidney Association "Ipswich and District Kidney Association is a UK registered charity set up for people within the Ipswich Hospital's reach" Kent Kidney Patients Association "The Kent Kidney Patients Association (KKPA) was established in 1986 to support Kidney Patients in Kent." Kernow Kidney Patients Association "Kernow Kidney Patient Association is a registered charity supporting patients with renal disease in the Cornwall area." King's Kidney Patients Association "King's Kidney Patients' Association is a charity that supports kidney patients in King's College Hospital's renal unit" Contact Lancashire and South Cumbria KPA "The Lancashire and South Cumbria KPA represent nine different units across an enormous chunk of the North West England. " Leicestershire Kidney Patients Association "The Leicestershire Kidney Patients Association (LKPA) was established in 1976 by Professor John Walls, founding consultant of UHL kidney services." Lister Area Kidney Patients Association "The Lister Area Kidney Patients Association (LAKPA) is a small, well established charity registered with the Charity Commission" Liverpool Kidney Patients Association "Liverpool KPA began as Aintree Kidney Patients Association when Dr Bhavna Pandya joined Aintree Hospital as a consultant in 2005 and identified the need for an association for kidney patients by kidney patients." Manchester Royal Infirmary Kidney Patients Association "Established in 1985, Manchester Royal Infirmary Kidney Patients’ Association (MRI KPA) exists to promote the welfare of persons receiving treatment at MRI, for disease or illness affecting the kidneys, irrespective of where they were referred" from Contact Manx Kidney Patients Association "The Manx KPA is an association run by Isle of Man Kidney Patients, friends and family to assist, promote, educate, fund raise, and to act as a voice for all kidney patients and kidney related issues" North East Kidney Patients Association "The NEKPA was founded over 40 years ago. One of its founding members and our first chairman was Ray Mackay who was also one of the founding members of the NKF." Northampton Kidney Patients Association "Northamptonshire KPA was formed in 2005. They had to stop being a branch of the Six Counties KPA when all patients who lived in Northamptonshire were transferred to the University Hospital at Leicester." North Staffs and South Cheshire Kidney Patients Association "The association was originally formed as a registered charity in 1982 under the banner of the North Staffs Kidney Patients Association (NSKPA), subsequently changing names later to become the North Staffs and South Cheshire Kidney Patients Association (NSSCKPA)." Nottingham and Notts Kidney Patients Association "The Nottingham and Notts. Kidney Patients Association (N&NKPA) are a charity run by patients, carers and friends" Orkney Kidney Patients Association "The Orkney KPA supports local Renal Patients in Orkney to comfort them during their treatment." Contact Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kidney Patients Association "The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kidney Patients Association (QEHKPA) is a charity that provides support and resources for kidney patients and their families who are treated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham" Royal Derby Kidney Patients Association "The Royal Derby Kidney Patient Association is for kidney patients, family and friends who attend the renal unit at the Royal Derby Hospital and its associated satellite units. " Contact Royal Free Hospital Kidney Patients Association "The RFHKPA was formed in February 1979 by a group of patients, their families and renal staff." Royal London Hospital Kidney Patients Association "The Royal London Hospital Kidney patients Association supports Renal patients in many ways, whether that be by supporting the Transplant Games team, the local renal patient forum and the holiday home in Poole. " Contact Sheffield Area Kidney Association "Sheffield Area Kidney Association (SAKA) was formed in 1976 to help kidney patients and their families cope with kidney failure and to help fund research into kidney disease." Scottish Kidney Federation "The Scottish Kidney Federation (SKF) is a dedicated organisation committed to advocating for and supporting kidney patients across Scotland." Shropshire Kidney Patients Association "The Shropshire Kidney Patients Association registered with the Charities Commission in the early 80’s and was brought about by a Senior Renal Consultant together with a Nursing Sister." Six Counties Kidney Patients Association "The Six Counties KPA is run for Patients by Patients. Everyone on their committee is either a patient, a carer of a kidney patient or a kidney volunteer." South Eastern Kidney Patients Association "South Eastern KPA is registered with the Charities Commission. It was formed in 1980 with the sole purpose of supporting kidney patients across Sussex." South East Scotland Kidney Patient Association "The South East Scotland Kidney Patient Association is a charity for Kidney patients, family and friends who attend the renal units at the Royal Edinburgh Infirmary and its associated units." Southport Kidney Fund "Southport Kidney Fund supports dialysis patients in the Southport area by giving financial aid, running a team of volunteer drivers and raising money for research at Mersey Kidney Research." Contact St George's Kidney Patients Association "The charity improves the lives of kidney patients at St George's Hospital. It is run by patients on behalf of all patients" St Helier and Surrey Kidney Patients Association "The St Helier and Surrey KPA put an emphasis is on patient welfare. If it can be provided, SHSKPA will try to do so." Tyneside Kidney Patients Association "The Tyneside Kidney Patients Association is proud to support patients and their families when they need us most." United Norwich Kidney Patients Association "The United Norwich Kidney Patient Association is for kidney patients, family and friends for those who attend the Norfolk and Norwich Renal Unit and its associated satellite units." Wessex Kidney Patients Association "The Wessex Kidney Patients’ Association (WKPA) was formed as a registered charity in 1976." West London Kidney Patients Association "West London Kidney Patients’ Association (WLKPA) are a charity run by kidney patients, their families, friends & carers" West Riding Kidney Patients Association "West Riding KPA are a group set up to inform renal patients of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, LTHT" Wirral & West Cheshire KPA Wrexham Maelor Patients Association "The Wrexham Maelor Kidney Patient Association (WMKPA) is a recently established group" Ysbyty Gwynedd Kidney Patient Association "The Ysbyty Gwynedd Kidney Patient Association is for kidney patients, family and friends who attend the Bangor and Alltwen Diaysis units" Manage Cookie Preferences