Ensuring no one faces kidney disease alone

Kidney Care UK

We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity

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

We are Kidney Care UK, the UK's leading kidney patient support charity

We provide practical, emotional and financial support to people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and their families and we believe no one should face kidney disease alone.

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).

Call us for support 0808 801 00 00

Get involved

None of our vital services would be possible without the generosity of our incredible supporters. Together we'll make sure no one has to face kidney disease alone.

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.

Delicious meals and snacks for people living with CKD
Shepherd’s pie with swede and carrot mash.

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, Organ donation

    New centres specialising in organ perfusion technology could cut through longest kidney transplant waiting list ever

  • Events

    Run

    Manchester Marathon 2027

  • Patient information

    Diet and nutrition, Easy read, Kidney conditions, Medication

    Diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) (Easy Read)

  • Policy and campaigns update

    Campaign, Treatment and medication

    NHS Trusts told to act now to stop patients receiving unexpected diagnoses via the NHS App

  • Kidney Kitchen recipe

    35-40 minutes

    White chocolate and raspberry blondies

  • Kidney Kitchen magazine

    Kidney Kitchen Family Favourites

  • Kidney Matters magazine

    Kidney Matters Spring 2026

  • Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast

    Haemodialysis, Kidney failure, Living with kidney disease

    From emergency dialysis to marathon finish line: Cam's kidney warrior story