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Candace and Elliott's story: heart failure and dialysis
Candace, Kidney Care UK's Senior Data & IT Officer, discusses her son Elliott's heart failure, emergency dialysis, heart transplantation and how those experiences help her in her role.
Ben's story: living with IgAN
After his kidney function deteriorated, Ben's cousin Matt donated a kidney to him. Ben discusses life after transplantation as well as the impact that kidney disease has had on his mental health.
Clare's story: haemodialysis and living with CKD
Clare chats about her CKD diagnosis, the paired/pooled transplant scheme and haemodialysis and its impact on her life as a mum of two young kids.
Holly's story: living with CKD
Holly, Kidney Care UK's Young Adult Kidney Group leader, chats about transplant, dialysis and how her role supporting young people living with CKD has been informed by her own experiences.
Allison's story: living with CKD
Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Officer Allison discusses her 'favourite' Uncle Jackie, who lived with kidney failure when she was a child, and how those experiences have influenced her.
Ellen's story: living with CKD
Ellen, Kidney Care UK's Support Line Leader, discusses her and her husband James's experiences of living with CKD and how those experiences influence her role.
Cade's story: living with FSGS
Cade was diagnosed with FSGS when he was a teenager. He discusses life with a rare condition, from diet to dialysis, and explains how a Kidney Care UK grant helped him to finish college.
Eloise's story: living with cystinosis
Eloise has lived with cystinosis since she was a baby. Dad Tom discusses how the rare disease has affected Eloise and her family, from nasty tasting medication to one-handed cartwheels.
Living with CKD: diagnosis experiences
From communication issues and dismissed symptoms to unseen medical records, Nikki, Tony, Janet, Izzy and Angela share their experiences of being diagnosed with CKD.
Lea's story: prescription issues and CKD
Lea discusses living with chronic kidney disease, shares the struggles she has had with prescription charges and explains what she would like to be done differently.
Charlotte's story: living with nephrotic syndrome & FSGS
Charlotte discusses her kidney disease journey, from changes to her physical appearance and feelings of isolation to living her best life after her diagnosis.
Living with CKD: Kidney Care UK's support
From finding kidney-friendly recipes to accessing help with debt and housing, Rayhanneh, Emily, Glenn, Dave and Lee share how Kidney Care UK's services have supported them.
Mariann's story: living with CKD and PTLD
Mariann explains how a rare diagnosis of CKD and PTLD has impacted her life, from difficult chemotherapy sessions to her uncle Jeff donating a kidney to her.
Living with lupus and CKD
From diagnosis tips to the importance of support networks, Karisse, Stuart, Sara, Michelle, Gillian, Anoushica and Berlina share the ups and downs of living with lupus and CKD.
Jade and Darren's story: living with CKD
Jade has been living with CKD since childhood. She discusses how CKD has impacted her, and, with her partner Darren, explains how and why they both fundraise for Kidney Care UK.
Mike's story: living with Alport syndrome
Mike's family has a history of CKD and he was diagnosed with a rare condition as a teenager. He has recently had his second kidney transplant and feels like he has been given his life back.
Katie's story: living with CKD and LPHS
From delayed diagnoses to new medication, Katie discusses how living with LPHS and CKD has taken its toll and how she's striving to help others living with the condition.
Tony's story: living with kidney disease
After fears of a second transplant kept him on dialysis, Tony explains how his godson inspired him to go back on the transplant list, and how his altruistic donor is a 'real life superhero'.
Penny's story: living with CKD and sepsis
After a bout of sepsis in hospital, it took months for Penny to receive a diagnosis of CKD but she maintains a positive outlook. It is always 'What's next', and never 'What if...'
Jon's story: living with CKD and sepsis
After living through two kidney transplants and seven bouts of sepsis, Jon shares how sepsis has impacted him, and explains the vital importance of knowing the signs.
Deborah's story: living with kidney disease
Diagnosed with CKD at 27, Deborah has since received a 'perfect match' kidney transplant. She discusses living with CKD, from the joys of holidaying to the frustrations of benefits.