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About Kidney Dialysis

The following page provide links to information on Kidney Dialysis. These are rated as good quality.

NHS Website - Information about Kidney, dialysis

PatientUk- Information about Kidney dialysis treatment options

NICE - An independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health. Information is available for patients on the following:

Renal failure - home versus hospital haemodialysis: understanding NICE guidance

http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA48/PublicInfo/pdf/English

Laparoscopic insertion of peritoneal dialysis catheter: Understanding NICE guidance

http://guidance.nice.org.uk/IPG208/PublicInfo/pdf/English

Self-help Support: The following sites provide links to various self-help support groups

Carers UK - useful information for carers

 

Directgov- Useful information for carers and benefits information etc.

Local Information

Kidneycare UK : is a national association concerned with the welfare of kidney patients. Contact: Kidney Care UK, 3 The Windmills, St Mary's Close, Alton GU34 1EF.Tel: 01420  541 424.

 

Other Local information can be found at London Borough of Hounslow

 

For more information see Kidney disorders  page

Useful Websites:

NHS Blood and Transplant

Kidney Research UK

National Kidney Federation

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