Find out more about fistulas and dialysis

• Fistulas – your questions answered

  If you’re a kidney patient and you’re finding out about haemodialysis, you’ve probably heard the word ‘fistula’. Here, we explain what you need to know about arteriovenous (AV) fistulas and answer some of the questions you might have.

• Feelings about fistulas: an emotional support guide for haemodialysis patients

  Adapting to life with a fistula can be a challenge for haemodialysis patients. Sharing your feelings with your kidney team, a renal counsellor or an online support group can help.

• How to check your fistula and advice on needling

  If you are receiving haemodialysis for chronic kidney disease (CKD), you will need to have special access created in your veins. Your kidney team may recommend that this is done by creating an arteriovenous fistula (AVF).