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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Kidney failure: what choices are there?

Being diagnosed with kidney failure can be a very worrying time for patients and their families. It changes people’s lives and throws up so many questions about treatments. This booklet provides an insight into your treatment options.

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Receiving a kidney

This leaflet is for anyone who is hoping to receive a kidney from a relative, friend or via a non-living donor.

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Chronic Kidney Disease - Mineral Bone Disease (CKD-MBD)

This leaflet is about Chronic Kidney Disease - Mineral Bone Disease, which is also known as CKD-MBD.

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Keeping warm and well in cold weather – a guide for kidney patients

This leaflet was produced thanks to financial support provided to Kidney Care UK as a grant from Pfizer Ltd. All editorial control has been retained by Kidney Care UK.

This leaflet is about keeping warm and well in cold weather. It suggests some simple tips to help kidney patients look after their health during the colder months.

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