Free information booklets

Download or order our free kidney health resources

The information in these booklets is produced on behalf of and with the kidney community, and that of the UK Kidney Association (formerly The Renal Association) and its partners.

All of our booklets are free to download by selecting them below.

If you'd like to order a printed copy of any of our booklets, fill out a booklet order form. You can return it to us by email, or post the order form to:

Kidney Care UK, 3 The Windmills, St Mary's Close, Turk Street, Alton, GU34 1EF 

(Please note: not all of our booklets are available as printed copies)

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Emotional Resilience

Long-term conditions like chronic kidney disease can affect different areas of your life as well as your health. Emotional resilience is about coping with your problems and finding a way to continue to live well, even when under considerable stress.

This leaflet gives an introduction to emotional resilience and provides some tips on how it can help you to cope with the stresses you may experience in your life.

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Employment Rights

Having a long-term condition like chronic kidney disease can affect many areas of your life, including your work. This leaflet describes some of the rights you have in regards to employment.

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Exercise and keeping fit

This leaflet outlines the types of exercise that are recommended for people with kidney problems and gives advice on the best ways in which to exercise.

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Fatigue (tiredness)

People with chronic kidney disease often report feeling very tired. Your doctors may describe this symptom as fatigue. This leaflet explains more about fatigue in kidney patients.

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Frailty: ageing with kidney problems

This leaflet explains what frailty is and how it can affect people with kidney disease.

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Funding for renal services: Kidney units and KPAs

Kidney Care UK funds improvements in health and care services, including QI projects, specialist renal equipment, staff and services. This leaflet outlines our Hospital Grants Programme.

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Haemodialysis

This leaflet explains what haemodialysis is and answers general haemodialysis questions, including how often you may need to have it and what needs to happen before you start.

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Haemodialysis access with an arteriovenous fistula

If you have chronic kidney disease and have decided to receive haemodialysis, you will need to have an arteriovenous fistula created. This leaflet explains what a fistula is, how it is made and how to take care of it. It will also explain the benefits and possible risks.

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Having a healthy sex life when you have chronic kidney disease

Coming to terms with a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be difficult. CKD can affect different aspects of your life, including your mood and sex life. Both men and women with CKD may suffer with difficulties having or desiring sex. This leaflet describes some of the problems you may experience and ways in which you can get help.

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