Ensuring no one faces kidney disease alone

We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity

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    We provide practical, emotional and financial support to kidney patients and their families.
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    We campaign at a national and government level to improve kidney health and care services.
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    We fund patient-centred projects to help improve kidney care services throughout the UK.

Helping you look after your kidney health

  • Take control of your kidney health

    Over 7 million people in the UK are living with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

  • Chronic kidney disease and kidney conditions

    Find out more about different kidney conditions including chronic kidney disease (CKD).

  • Living with kidney disease

    Kidney disease affects different people in different ways, both physically and emotionally.

Are you newly diagnosed?

Being diagnosed with a kidney condition can be a scary time. Find out about treatments across the five stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Find out about our Bloody Amazing Kidneys campaign

Our awareness campaign aims to help identify those most at risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) and encourage them to get tested.

Celebrating our #BloodyAmazingKidneys

Kidney Kitchen: eat well to feel well

Explore a huge selection of tasty, kidney-friendly recipes the whole family will enjoy, developed and approved by kidney dietitians.

Transform the lives of people living with kidney disease

Gifts in Wills fund 30% of our services, from specialist counselling to our support line and grants that pay for essentials like food or heating for those who are struggling with the increased cost of living.

Leave a gift in your Will today, for free

All the latest news and events from Kidney Care UK

  • News update

    News, Treatment and medication

    NICE recommends two medicines to treat conditions causing kidney disease

  • Events

    Walk

    London Winter Walk

  • Patient information

    Easy read, Haemodialysis, Kidney conditions and diagnosis, Medication, Stage 4 CKD, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure)

    Anaemia and chronic kidney disease CKD (Easy read)

  • Policy and campaigns update

    NHS Modern Service Framework (MSF)

    Seven million lives at risk: we need your help to design a kidney disease strategy

  • Kidney Kitchen recipe

    15 minutes

    Mince and lentil chilli con carne

  • Kidney Kitchen magazine

    Kidney Kitchen African and Caribbean Recipes

  • Kidney Matters magazine

    Kidney Matters Winter 2025

  • Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast

    Diet and nutrition, Living with kidney disease

    New year, new you: why gut health matters for kidney patients