Below you will find a selection of links that people on various stages of their kidney disease or transplant journey may find useful.
If you know of any resources that readers of this blog may find useful, please get in touch.
Help
The Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/
CALM – The Campaign Against Living Miserably: https://www.thecalmzone.net/
Sane: https://www.sane.org.uk/
Young Minds: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
NHS – Mental Health Resources: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
Links that talk about my kidney donor, Chris:
Forever Missed: https://www.forevermissed.com/christopher-mark-ealden/about
Bracknell News: https://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/18628098.woman-raises-money-calm-following-death-bracknell-paramedic-brother/
Berkshire Live: https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/tribute-kind-gentle-south-central-18712863
The Mirror: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/hero-paramedic-brother-killed-himself-25232687
Lincolnshire Live: https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/local-news/nhs-paramedic-mental-health-sleaford-4394509
Emergency Services News: https://emergency-services.news/tributes-have-been-paid-to-a-much-loved-paramedic-who-took-his-own-life/
Other Links
NHS – Mental Health Resources: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
Find information and support for your mental health.
Kidney Research UK: https://kidneyresearchuk.org/
Kidney Research UK is a charity that funds research that focuses on the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease.
National Kidney Federation: https://www.kidney.org.uk
The NKF Helpline is the only national helpline dedicated solely to renal patients, their families and carers, Open from 9am until 5pm Monday to Friday, call free on 0800 169 09 36.
National Kidney Foundation: https://www.kidney.org/
The National Kidney Foundation, Inc. is a major voluntary health organization in the United States, headquartered in New York City with over 30 local offices across the country.
Kidney Care UK: https://www.kidneycareuk.org
For over 40 years, we have been providing direct support for kidney patients. With no government funding, it is your support that is improving life for kidney patients.
NHS – Keeping Kidneys Healthy: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/keeping-your-kidneys-healthy/
Kidneys are vital to your overall health, so it’s important to look after them. 5 simple lifestyle steps can help you keep them in good shape.
NHS – Mental Health Resources: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
Find information and support for your mental health.
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