Free resources

Working in partnership with patients and health professionals, Kidney Care UK produce trusted information resources about all aspects of kidney health and living with kidney disease.

Being diagnosed with a long-term health condition such as kidney disease can feel overwhelming. There is a lot of information to take in and it can be hard to remember all the key points or know what questions to ask your kidney team.

As the UK’s leading kidney patient support charity, Kidney Care UK are committed to working with both the kidney patient community and healthcare professionals to produce free, reliable information on topics that are relevant and accessible for everyone.

Patient information booklets and magazines

  • Patient information booklets

    Download or order printed copies of our free kidney health resources.

  • Kidney Kitchen recipes

    You can enjoy a wide variety of delicious and healthy food when you are living with kidney disease. All Kidney Kitchen recipes are analysed and approved by kidney dietitians.

  • Kidney Matters magazine

    Kidney Matters magazine is free for kidney patients and includes articles about developments in care, latest research, patient stories, and charity news.

  • Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast

    Created in partnership with Kidney Care UK, Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast (DKWP) covers all aspects of living with chronic kidney disease.

  • Kidney Kitchen magazines

    Kidney Kitchen's magazines are packed with mouth-watering recipes and useful tips to help you cook kidney-friendly food the whole family will enjoy.

  • infoKID

    infoKID is an online information resource about kidney conditions in infants, children and young people, produced in partnership by the British Association of Paediatric Nephrologists and Kidney Care UK.

Free Kidney Care UK 'Put a lid on it' keyring

Blood loss from a fistula or graft can become life threatening very quickly. Kidney Care UK's bottle top keyring can help you manage the bleed while you get help.

Order a Kidney Care UK 'Put a lid on it' keyring or fistula band