There are many different sites that explain chronic kidney disease here are a few options for you to find information that helps you. If you know of other sites which are useful, and not listed, let us know and we will add them (contact us).
Chronic Kidney Disease Explained (ckdexplained.co.uk) – This site offers explanations about chronic kidney disease – informative and easy to read. For example, how the kidneys work, causes of kidney disease, investigations and diagnosis, and Prevention, this is a useful information resource.
Understanding Your Kidney Condition | Baxter Renal Care – a simple video explaining about chronic kidney disease.
Stages of kidney disease | Kidney Care UK – one of the best sites to explore the descriptions of the stages of kidney disease is Kidney Care UK, they also have a translate function so you can read things in your preferred language.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) | Kidney Care UK – download this free information booklet from Kidney Care UK, really easy to read.
Chronic kidney disease – NHS (www.nhs.uk) an NHS site brief and to the point, limited information but useful links.
Have a look at this simple explanatory video about chronic kidney disease. Also search below for different people’s lived experiences of chronic kidney disease.
Dealing with a diagnosis of kidney disease | Kidney Care UK – it is a lot to take in when you are diagnosed with kidney disease so here is a site that helps you try to manage the diagnosis.
Frailty: ageing with kidney problems | Kidney Care UK – leaflet that explains what frailty is and how it can affect people with kidney disease.
Talking to doctors about kidney health | Kidney Care UK – a brief summary on what to prepare before and after an appointment.
How the NHS works – this is a good site to help people new in the system, it is not always easy to find your way around, this offers a really good explanation.
Tests for chronic kidney disease | Kidney Care UK – lists and describes tests you may need to undergo when you are suspected of developing chronic kidney disease.
Diary of a kidney warrior – over 100 really interesting podcasts by Dee Moore interviewing different people about all things related to kidney care, podcasts also found on Kidney Care UK website.
Chronically Christy – regular podcast by Christy Millar young person managing chronic kidney disease – also available on different platforms- real life experiences as it happens.
