Ensuring no one faces kidney disease alone

We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity

  • We provide practical, emotional and financial support to kidney patients and their families.
  • We campaign at a national and government level to improve kidney health and care services.
  • We fund patient-centred projects to help improve kidney care services throughout the UK.

Are you newly diagnosed?

Being diagnosed with a kidney condition can be a scary time. Find out about treatments across the five stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Helping you look after your kidney health

  • Take control of your kidney health

    Over 3 million people in the UK have chronic kidney disease (CKD) but many of them are not aware of it as they have no symptoms. People who have diabetes, high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease may be more at risk.

  • Kidney conditions

    Find out more about different kidney-related conditions including chronic kidney disease (CKD), the medical term used to describe a wide range of conditions that result in long-term kidney damage.

  • Living with kidney disease

    Kidney disease affects different people in different ways, both physically and emotionally. It can impact on many aspects of life, including personal relationships, jobs and social life.

Kidney Care UK: 50 years of changing lives

For half a century, Kidney Care UK has stood alongside and supported kidney patients and their families. What started as one mother’s mission – Elizabeth Ward’s fight for her son Timbo and others like him – has become the UK’s leading kidney patient support charity.

Find out about what our kidney community has achieved together

Find out about our Bloody Amazing Kidneys campaign

Our awareness campaign aims to help identify those most at risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) and encourage them to get tested.

Celebrating our #BloodyAmazingKidneys

All the latest news and events from Kidney Care UK

  • News update

    News

    Kidney Care UK partners with UK Power Networks and Asthma + Lung and Warm Welcome

  • Events

    Challenge, Run

    TTP Cambridge Half Marathon

  • Kidney Kitchen recipe

    15 minutes

    Salmon with pomegranate salsa

  • Policy and campaigns update

    Campaign

    Kidney Care UK contributes to Welsh Parliament Health and Social Care Committee report on supporting people with chronic conditions

  • Kidney Matters magazine

    Winter 2024

  • Patient information

    Medication, Stage 1-3 CKD, Stage 4 CKD, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure)

    SGLT2 inhibitors

  • Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast

    Diet and nutrition, Living with kidney disease

    Food choices For kidney warriors: 5 kidney-friendly foods, 5 to limit part 1

  • Kidney Kitchen magazine

    Kidney Kitchen Classic Recipes

Kidney Kitchen: eat well to feel well

Explore a huge selection of tasty, kidney-friendly recipes the whole family will enjoy, developed and approved by kidney dietitians.
Delicious meals, snacks and desserts for people living with CKD

Get your fundraising started!

Our Fundraising Guide is packed with fundraising ideas, tips and information to help you make your event or challenge a success.

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