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Kidney Disease, Chronic

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About Kidney disease

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

NHS Website - Information about Kidney disease, chronic

PatientUK – Information about Chronic Kidney Disease

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:

Chronic kidney disease: understanding NICE guidance: http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG73/PublicInfo/pdf/English

Anaemia management in chronic kidney disease: understanding NICE guidance

http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG39/PublicInfo/pdf/English

Hyperparathyroidism - cinacalcet: understanding NICE guidance

http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA117/PublicInfo/pdf/English

Laparoscopic insertion of peritoneal dialysis catheter: Understanding NICE guidance

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

Renal failure - home versus hospital haemodialysis: understanding NICE guidance

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

Renal transplantation - immuno-suppressive regimens (adults) (review): understanding NICE guidance

http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA85/PublicInfo/pdf/English

Local Information

Children's Kidney Trust: A charity which helps  children with kidney disease and kidney failure who require dialysis or are awaiting a transplant.

Contact: 2A North St, Bromley BR1 1 Tel:   0845 230 1640

 

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:

Kidney Care UK

Kidney Research UK

Kidney Patient Guide

The PKD Charity

National Kidney Federation

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