Local voluntary support groups give their time freely and hope to bring a sense of fellowship to kidney patients, especially those who are newly diagnosed, or who might otherwise feel rather isolated. It helps when people know that there is someone they can turn to for advice or a just a chat. See below for contacts within your locality.
LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS
The Leicester Kidney Patients Association (LKPA) Registered charity 505295 Run by volunteers giving support to renal patients and their families across Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and parts of Cambridgeshire especially those newly diagnosed.
Contact Details
Chairman: Gordon Chandler g.s.chandler@ntlworld.com Treasurer: Carla Smith carlamsmith2002@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.lkpa.org.uk The website is currently being developed but if you want to find out more about what we do and our history – download the information sheet at the bottom of the page.
NEW! The constitution and the revised constitution for the Lecicestershire Kidney Patient Association can be downloaded from the bottom of the page.
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Lincolnshire Kidney Patients Association A local Charity for local people- Registered Charity No. 1096552, run by volunteers for Lincolnshire Kidney Patients raising funds for those on dialysis or intending to be dialysed in Lincolnshire.
Read more about what we do visit our website at : www.lincs-kpa.org Find out more about what we do and our history – download the information sheet at the bottom of the page. Lincolnshire Kidney Patients Association are members of the National Kidney Federation see National Patient Organisation
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Northamptonshire Kidney Patients Association Marion Higgins (Secretary) 57 Newport Pagnell Road Hardingstone Northampton NN4 6ER Tel: 01604 760715
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NATIONAL PATIENT ORGANISATIONS
The National Kidney Federation Formed in 1979 to represent the interests of all kidney patients throughout the UK. The National Kidney federation produces helpful leaflets and quarterly magazine. It also operates the National Kidney Helpline.
Kidney Research UK Founded in 1961, Kidney Research UK is the leading UK charity funding research that focuses on the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Kidney Research UK also dedicates its work to improving patient care and raising awareness of kidney disease.
Contact Details The National Kidney Research Fund Kings Chambers Priestgate Peterborough PE1 1FG Tel: 01733 704650 Information Line: 0845 300 1499 Email: kidneyhealth@kidneyresearchuk.org Website: - www.kidneyresearchuk.org The National Kidney Research Fund Funding research to save lives. (To make a donation: 0800 783 2973)
If you are of South Asian or of Caribbean origin you may be interested in the ABLE – A Better Life through Education and empowerment project in Leicester. Click on the link for more information (This is also available nationally)
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The British Kidney Patient Association Set up by Mrs Elizabeth Ward OBE in 1975 after her son was diagnosed with kidney failure, the British Kidney Patient Association offers support, advice and financial help. They also run holiday dialysis centres on Jersey and Guernsey
Contact Details The British Kidney Patient Association Mrs Elizabeth Ward OBE Oak hanger Place Bordon Hants GU35 9JZ Tel: 01420 472021/2 Website: www.britishkidney-pa.co.uk The British Kidney Patient Association
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Diabetes UK If your kidney Failure was caused by diabetes, you may be interested in the Diabetes UK, which was the first medical self-help charity to be setup in this country. It helps people with diabetes and supports diabetes research. Diabetes UK runs a care line offering information and support.
Diabetes UK East Midlands Rodney House Castlegate Nottingham NG1 7AW Tel: 0115 9507147 email: east.midlands@diabetes.org.uk
The Transplant Support Network The transplant Support Network provides support for patients, carers and families involved in the transplantation of organs.
Leicestershire KPA Info Leaflet PDF (30KB)