The following is where to find further information relating to articles that appeared in issue 18 of Kidney Matters.
Pages 4-5: Finding the courage to ask for help
Receiving a diagnosis of Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is shattering. But as that shock ripples out to affect every aspect of your life, including your ability to support yourself financially, it can be difficult to pluck up the courage to ask for help.
Pages 8-9: Climbing every mountain
When someone asks for a brief summary of your existence it can be hard to start, to sit down and reflect on the massive highs and unmeasurable lows. Sometimes I feel like I’ve lived three lifetimes. But without a doubt it has made me who I am today.
Pages 10-11: Our psychosocial campaign is launched
What is psychosocial care? We use this phrase to describe the various services which you may need and could be offered to you by psychologists, social workers, counsellors or psychiatrists. We are very proud to launch our campaign for action for better psychosocial support for people living with kidney disease. The campaign recognises the need to support mental health and social care for all kidney patients and has been created in partnership with the National Psychosocial Working Group.
Pages 12-13: My transplant: the things I wish I'd known
What is psychosocial care? We use this phrase to describe the various services which you may need and could be offered to you by psychologists, social workers, counsellors or psychiatrists. We are very proud to launch our campaign for action for better psychosocial support for people living with kidney disease. The campaign recognises the need to support mental health and social care for all kidney patients and has been created in partnership with the National Psychosocial Working Group.
Pages 14-17: Kidney Clinic: Heavy Burden - multiple health conditions and CKD
Most people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have other long-term conditions. What are the implications of having multiple health conditions and what can be done to help?
Pages 24-25: The joy of being a dad again after my simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplant
Electing to be considered for a simultaneous pancreas and kidney (SPK) transplant to treat diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) is not straightforward. There are increased risks associated with this complex operation and this option rules out living donation. Sanjay’s journey has had more than its fair share of highs and lows. But the benefits have been huge. Having the energy again to play with his young children has made the journey worth it.