Home Dialysis Resource Centre

Peer Support

If you would like someone to talk to and explore the options of dialysis at home, the peer support service is now operating around the UK. Read more

Learn about our national campaign to increase home dialysis. Read more

Other resources to help you to continue to dialyse at home. Read more

Learn more about home haemodialysis Read more

Learn more about peritoneal dialysis. Read more

Mikail's Story

Mikail Ridhwan who lives in South West London, is taking on the Hackney Half Marathon on the 26th September all in support of the National Kidney Federation (NKF).
Sharon's story

When Sharon Gill, 42, from Wolverhampton in the West Midlands was 10 years old, she discovered her dad was diagnosed with kidney failure at the age of 37 years old. Due to the circumstance of her dad’s diagnosis and her two uncles that had already passed away due to kidney failure, Sharon and her other siblings were sent for tests by her dad’s consultant to see whether they had inherited the disease. Sharon shares with us her story.
Rachel's story

Deciding to come out of her comfort zone and take on new extreme heights, Specialist Public Health Practitioner, Rachel Bishop, recently signed up to take part in a charity tandem skydive in aid to raise funds for the National Kidney Federation (NKF). A charity close to Rachel’s heart and in memory of her beloved sister-in-law, Sarah Moody.
Rebecca's story

At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, yoga teacher and transplant recipient Rebecca Smith, based in Matlock Derbyshire, felt deflated like so many of us when stay at home restrictions came in to place to stay safe. To conquer the shielding boredom and to boost wellbeing and fitness levels, Rebecca decided to take on the National Kidney Federation (NKF) Best Foot Forward Challenge.