Nutrition and Dietetics: Specific support: Kidney disease

The Swindon Renal Unit, at the Great Western Hospital, provides a service to people with kidney disease.

The Unit is part of the Oxford Kidney Unit.

A specialist renal dietitian works with patients to provide practical dietary advice.

Joint clinics with the doctors and clinical nurse specialists cover:

Haemodialysis patients are seen on the dialysis unit.

Further information

National Kidney Federation website
The largest kidney patient charity in the UK - "Run by kidney patients, for kidney patients"
Kidney Research UK website
"The leading national charity dedicated to research that will lead to better treatments and cures for kidney disease"; it also provides information for patients and works to raise awareness of kidney-related issues among the general public
Kidney Patient Guide
Information for renal patients, their partners and families, health care professionals and anyone else who is interested in kidney disease

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