NSSCKPA is totally independent from the hospital
We support renal patients and their carers who are treated by the University Hospital of North Midlands (UHNM). This includes three hospital sites - Royal Stoke, County at Stafford and Leighton near Crewe. Originally the patients were from the North Staffs area but a much greater area is now covered, from Cheshire, Shropshire and all of North Staffordshire.
Established in 1982
A little bit about the NSSCKPA
The Charity was formed in 1982 by a group of the original dialysis patients, to support renal patients and their carers who were treated at The North Staffs Royal Infirmary (now the University Hospital of North Staffordshire - UHNM).
The Charity will consider any requests from both patients and carers that will make their lives more comfortable or assist them to get around easier; to that end we can possibly supply wheelchairs, electric scooters and other mobility items. We can also supply blood pressure monitors, scales and other items of medical equipment not currently provided by an already under-resourced and over-stretched NHS.
In extreme cases of hardship, we may also be able to provide financial assistance to patients via the award of a hardship grant.
We also act as a support group for both patients and carers who are struggling with the toll of either being a kidney patient, or caring for one.
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Useful Information
Inside NSSCKPA
What causes kidney disease?
Kidney Disease
Kidney disease is a term used by Medical Professionals to include any abnormality of the kidneys, even if there is only very slight damage. It's often called 'chronic' kidney disease.
What is the transplant process?
Transplants
A successful kidney transplant is a more effective treatment for kidney failure than either peritoneal dialysis or haemodialysis.
How many people are affected?
Kidney Disease in our Area
Currently there are around 1,300 people who are directly affected by end-stage kidney disease in the area that we cover.
Who do we provide for?
Current Statistics
At the present time, UHNM provides renal care and services for the following number of patients.
286 patients
are on In-Centre haemodialysis at 3 dialysis centres
39 patients
are on Home haemodialysis
85 patients
are on Peritoneal dialysis
438 patients
are Transplanted patients
450 patients
attend the Low Clearance Clinics
National Kidney Federation
NKF
NSSCKPA is a full member of the National Kidney Federation (NKF).
Kidney Care UK
KCUK
This website was partly funded by a grant kindly provided by Kidney Care UK (KCUK).