Help for you
There is a multitude of really helpful information regarding Kidney Failure available online provided by the various National Kidney Charities. We note the relevant resources which you'll find useful particularly if you are a newly diagnosed.
Web Resources:
Every aspect about about Kidney Disease and the support available in living with it.
Health information, research regarding new studies, stories from other kidney patients
LOCAL help for our EDKPA members:
Financial Help & Support
We are working together with Kidney Care UK to provide grant funding for qualifying patients on low incomes, in times of financial difficulty.
We provide financial support for patients who cannot afford the transport to attend hospital appointments or treatments, supporting with heating costs for home dyalisis patients.
Need further help?
Further help can be obtained from the National Kidney Federation free helpline on 0800 169 09 or Call Kidney Care UK on
For Emergency Financial Support
Contact your Kidney Care Team directly or call Joanne Robbins,
on 07715 601531.
Citizens' Advice Exeter
We also have a specialised link with Citizens’ Advice Exeter, which is funded by the EDKPA specifically for EDKPA patients.
Help is available for you to establish the government benefits that kidney patients and their carers’ are entitled to.
If you would like to be referred into Citizens’ Advice for benefit advice, please contact Joanne Robbins on 07715 601531 or click the link below: