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Home Dialysis Resource Centre

Home Dialysis Films

Home Dialysis Films

The NKF is pleased to deliver a series of films looking at home dialysis, we look at all aspects from training, caring for a loved one and a view of a dialysis nurse. Read more

Published: 30th August, 2022

Updated: 20th November, 2023

Author: Pete Revell

Meeting the Cost of Home Dialysis Treatment – Together We Can

Meeting the Cost of Home Dialysis Treatment – Together We Can

Learn about our national campaign to meet the cost of home dialysis treatment. Read more

Published: 19th April, 2022

Updated: 31st October, 2023

Author: Sharney Warren

Peer Support

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

Published: 29th June, 2021

Updated: 2nd October, 2023

Author: Chris Albas-Martin

Home Dialysis Campaign

Home Dialysis Campaign

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

Published: 15th February, 2021

Updated: 11th June, 2021

Author: Chris Albas-Martin

Useful Links and information

Useful Links and information

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

Published: 14th February, 2021

Updated: 22nd March, 2022

Author: Chris Albas-Martin

Home Haemodialysis

Home Haemodialysis

Learn more about home haemodialysis Read more

Published: 13th February, 2021

Updated: 25th May, 2021

Author: Chris Albas-Martin

Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal Dialysis

Learn more about peritoneal dialysis. Read more

Published: 12th February, 2021

Updated: 25th May, 2021

Author: Chris Albas-Martin

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