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Transplant

Usually, a kidney transplant is the best treatment for kidney failure. It is however not a cure for having kidney failure.

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Dialysis

Dialysis is a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys stop working properly.

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Members

Becoming a member of the NSSCKPA is free to join. Sign up to become a member of the committee today by clicking below.

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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Inside NSSCKPA

What causes 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.

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How does it work?

There are two types of dialysis - namely haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Please note though - within each type - there are two versions of each form of dialysis.

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What is the transplant process?

A successful kidney transplant is a more effective treatment for kidney failure than either peritoneal dialysis or haemodialysis.

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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).

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Kidney Care UK

KCUK

This website was partly funded by a grant kindly provided by Kidney Care UK (KCUK).

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Supporting renal patients and their carers who are treated who are treated by the University Hospital of North Midlands (UHNM).

Contact NSSCKPA

Registered Address:
24 Avon Drive, Congleton,
Cheshire. CW12 3RG

Registered Charity No: 1201926

David Kerby (Chair)
kerdv7@aol.com
01260 275817
07790 953305

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