Kidney disease affects different people in different ways, both physically and emotionally. It can impact on many aspects of life, including personal relationships, jobs and social life.

Kidney Kitchen: eat well to feel well

Explore a huge selection of tasty, kidney-friendly recipes the whole family will enjoy, developed and approved by kidney dietitians.

Physical health

Exercise helps to keep your body healthy and strong, and improve wellbeing.

Mental Health

Looking after your mental health and wellbeing is just as important as keeping physically healthy.

Pregnancy and sexual health

CKD can affect your sexual health and have an impact on you when pregnant.

Benefits

Find out more about the benefits and financial help you may be entitled to when you are living with kidney ...

Employment Rights

Having a long-term condition can affect many areas of your life, including your work.

Guidance on medical travel insurance

Getting a quote for travel insurance can be challenging if you have health issues like kidney disease.

Travelling with kidney disease

Everything you need to know to plan worry-free time away from home if you're living with CKD, including advice about UK breaks, international travel, medical travel insurance and Kidney Care UK holiday grants.

Planning a holiday in the UK and abroad

Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy

Patient Support & Advocacy Officers

Do you need support? Our Patient Support & Advocacy Officers work across the UK to help people living with kidney disease to gain access to the right people, services and help, and to ensure every patient is properly represented.

Free advice and support for kidney patients

Living with kidney disease