Kidney disease

If your child is affected by a medical condition or disability we can help. Call our freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 to get information, support and advice. You can also browse our range of parent guides on aspects of caring for a disabled child in our resource library.

To meet other parents see support groups below or meet other parents online in our closed Facebook group

You may find it more helpful to search for a particular or specific kidney condition in our online A-Z of Medical Information.

Other UK sites with trusted health information:

NHS website
www.nhs.uk

Patient UK
www.patient.co.uk

Although alternative links have been selected with great care, Contact cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors. Alternative information providers give details of their quality control procedures on their website, which includes review of information by a qualified medical professional.

Is there support?

Kidney Care UK

Tel: 01420 541 424
Email:[email protected]
Website: kidneycareuk.org

Kidney Care UK is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 270288. It provides information, support and grants to kidney disease patients and their families in the UK. 

Group details last reviewed September 2023.

Kidney Research UK

Helpline: 0300 303 1100
Email: [email protected]
Website: kidneyresearchuk.org

Kidney Research UK is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 252892. It provides information for patients, raises awareness of kidney-related issues, and funds research into the causes and prevention of kidney disease.

Group details last reviewed September 2023.

National Kidney Federation

Helpline: 0800 169 09 36
Email: via website
Website: kidney.org.uk

The Federation is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1106735 and in Scotland No.SC049431. It is the national organisation for Kidney Patient Associations attached to renal units. The Federation provides information and support to kidney patients and their carers, including medical information for children and their families.

Group details last reviewed September 2023.

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