Cost of living

Are you struggling with the rising costs of living? The constant pressure of trying to make ends meet is tipping people with chronic kidney disease and their families over the edge. Kidney Care UK is here to help.

Cost of living

There are many types of benefits, and those you are eligible for can depend on different things. Generally, benefits and tax credits are available to you if you are:

  • Disabled or unwell
  • A parent or pregnant
  • Out of work or on a low income
  • A carer
  • Under 18
  • Over 65

Welfare benefits for kidney patients

If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), you may be eligible for financial support from the UK government in the form of welfare benefits.

Welfare benefits and financial support
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Financial support: what are you entitled to?

Our free Benefits Calculator can help you find out what payments and benefits you could be owed as a kidney patient.

Check your benefits entitlement

Coping with rising costs

Stay utility savvy with our guide to your utilities options and make savings on your food and energy bills.

Financial support from Kidney Care UK

If you’re living with kidney disease and struggling to make ends meet we can help you. We provide patient grants to help pay for domestic bills and household items and can help you understand more about the welfare benefits you're entitled to.

Contact us

Lines open 9am - 5pm, Mon–Fri

0808 801 00 00

  • Cost of living support and benefits

    Find out about benefits and support to help with the cost of living: what you may be eligible for, how much, and when, plus sources of further information and advice

  • Foodbanks, fuel banks and social and community shopping

    Many households in the UK are using social and community shopping options as well as food and fuel banks to deal with food insecurity caused by cost of living pressures.

Kidney Care UK's free PIP Helper and ADP Helper digital tools

  • The Kidney Care UK PIP Helper

    Your FREE digital support tool to help you apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

  • The Kidney Care UK ADP Helper

    Your FREE digital support tool to help you apply for Adult Disability Payment (ADP) in Scotland.

Claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Everything you need to know about PIP applications, from starting the process and completing the application form to the PIP Health Assessment and how to speak to Kidney Care UK for free PIP application support if you are living with CKD.
Claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Kidney Care UK utility partnerships

We have joined forces with numerous utility companies to provide vital support for for thousands of people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Find out more about Kidney Care UK's utility partnerships

Financial support and maximising your income

  • Getting the most out of your income

    Whether you are in work or receiving benefits, there are schemes and additional help available that can make it easier for people with kidney disease to face the cost of living.

  • Making the most of your money

    Follow these top tips to budget, avoid unnecessary costs, make the most of your income, and access further advice and support when money is tight.