The Sheffield Kidney Research Foundation is affiliated to the Sheffield Kidney Institute (SKI) - more information about SKI, including renal health care in Sheffield and environs, research into kidney disease and teaching is available at:

The Sheffield Kidney Institute

The following organisations offer more information about kidney disease and transplants:

British Kidney Patients Association , SAKA   is a national association concerned with the plight of Britain’s kidney patients, many of whom were struggling to survive bitter blows to their health, pride and finances by the need for dialysis and the loss of their jobs. Now kidney patients, young and old, know that they can turn to the BKPA for support, advice and, perhaps more importantly, financial help and assistance towards a holiday with their families at the BKPA's holiday dialysis centre on Jersey.

British Organ Donor Society (BODY) - this site covers topics on organ donation and transplantation.

The British Renal Association is the professional body for United Kingdom nephrologists. The objects of the Association are to advance, collate and disseminate knowledge of renal structure and function, to seek means for the prevention and treatment of renal disorders, and to deal with any matters concerning the welfare of patients with renal diseases and the organisation of services for their relief.

Culinary Kidney Cooks - carries dietary advice and recipies for kidney patients. This site carries advertising for their recipy book, but also some free ideas and recipies

Kidneywise is for kidney patients, their families and carers and is here to provide you with support through life's ups and downs. Sponsored by Baxter

The Kidney Patients guide This website provides information about kidney disease, and on wider issues such as emotional, social and financial implications.

The National Kidney Research Fund - a national charity funding research into kidney disease and helping improve patient care.

Nephronline carries a section designed for patients with kidney disease, their family, friends and carers. Sponsored by Amgen

Transplant Support Network - not available at last check, we're trying to establish whether or not this site is still active.

Renal Net - a clearinghouse for information on the cause, treatment and management of kidney disease and End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Becomming a donor is easy - ensuring that medical staff know to carry out your wish - needs very little fore thought. To get a donor card, and register your wish to help others to live in the event of your death, visit
The NHS Organ Donor Register or write to:

The NHS Organ Donor Register
PO Box 14
Patchway
Bristol
BS12 6BR

If you have found a site on the web that has helped you with any aspect of kidney disease, please let us know so we can share this with others here!

If you require any more information on the Sheffield Kidney Research Foundation, please don't hesitate to contact us:

Sheffield Kidney Research Foundation
PO Box 646
SHEFFIELD S5 0BH
or Email us at: Billy.Kidney@sheffield.ac.uk