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    Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a long term kidney patient we have lots of information about chronic kidney disease and its treatments including dialysis and transplant.

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  • Help and support
    Help and support

    Kidney Care UK offer a range of free services for kidney patients and their families. Contact us for advice and information by phone, email and online, or to connect with other people affected by kidney disease.

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    If you’re looking for confidential support or need information and advice about any aspect of living with kidney disease, we can help.

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      • Stage 1-3 CKD: what to eat
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  • About us
    About us

    Kidney Care UK is the UK's leading kidney patient support charity. We offer advice, support and financial grants and assistance to thousands of kidney patients and their families every year.

    Ensuring no one faces kidney disease alone

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    If you're a health professional, Kidney Care UK offers resources to support your work, from free patient information materials to CPD information and services.

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