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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.
Sally's story: living with kidney disease and PKD
After a diagnosis as a teenager, Sally received a kidney transplant. Now, 30 years later, she is cruising around Croatia and making kidney disease work around her.
Laura's story: living with kidney disease
Laura’s kidney disease diagnosis hasn’t stopped her from enjoying music festivals. She shares her story and provides tips and advice on how to party with kidney disease.
Jacqueline's story: living with CKD and bipolar
After her diagnosis of stage 3 kidney disease, Jacqueline struggled to balance life with CKD and bipolar. But neither has stopped her from travelling the world, from Greece to Tonga.
Sumaya's story: CKD and diet
Kidney patients Sumaya and Rehana share their experience of Ramadan while living with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Ravi's story: living with kidney disease
Ravi's life was transformed by the gift of a kidney from his living donor, Daksha Varsani. He shares his story to highlight the live-saving power of organ donation.
Andy's story: living with kidney disease
Back when he was 17, Professor Andy Demaine just wanted to be normal and like other people. Now, 40 years after receiving his second kidney transplant, Andy is enjoying his retirement,
Marc's story: living with PKD
After his kidney transplant gave him a second chance at life, Marc has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and reached Everest Base Camp to raise money for Kidney Care UK.
Alison's story: living with kidney disease
Alison Brown discusses her experience of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programme after her second kidney transplant.
John's story: living with FSGS
John is the bass guitarist for the band Da Management. Grateful for the care he has received for his rare kidney condition, he's raised money for charities like Kidney Care UK for years.
Sharon's story: living with kidney disease
It was time for Sharon to decide whether to opt for a whole-organ pancreas transplant or islet transplantation after her successful kidney transplant.
Angela's story: living with kidney disease
Angela had a life-saving kidney transplant back in 1970. In 2020, she celebrated 50 years of healthy active life with the same kidney.