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NHS England confirms universal commitment to transport support for in-centre dialysis patients
This will help some of you on in-centre haemodialysis in the face of the cost of living crisis.
Claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
PIP applications: your guide to what to expect and where to seek support.
A way forward from shielding
Kidney Care UK’s response to new update to government guidance
Worried Sick – at the ragged edge
It is likely that people will be advised that they no longer need to shield from August onwards.
Surviving Families (part 2)
In the final of a series of blogs Kidney Care UK Counsellor Dee Durham talks about dealing with your family in isolation.
Why talk to a therapist
In the 4th of a series of blogs Kidney Care UK Counsellor Dee Durham talks about the benefits of talking to a therapist
Fears for kidney patients as government coronavirus advice leaves thousands in the dark
A lack of clarity and issues with communication has put peoples’ health at risk, according to the findings in our recent report, ‘Worried sick – the impact of COVID-19 on people living with kidney disease’.
Charities warn lack of clear lockdown plans for vulnerable people is leaving millions at risk
A group of high profile charities have published an open letter to the government about the lack of clarity on current shielding measures
Coping in isolation (part 2)
In the 2nd part of her blog Kidney Care UK Counsellor Dee Durham explains what those of us who are experiencing isolation alone can do to cope
Self isolation (part 2)
Kidney patient, campaigner, and advocate Maddy Warren talks about her experiences of self isolation during the coronavirus pandemic in the second of a two part blog