What we do
Raising awareness
Promoting kidney health
Raising awareness
We work hard to raise public awareness of kidney disease and related issues.
We also raise awareness about Organ Donation and it's impacts on transplant waiting lists.
Raising funds
Promoting kidney health
Raising awareness
We continuely work to raise funds to help improve the kidney patient experience.
Promoting kidney health
Promoting kidney health
We participate in World Kidney Day promoting kidney health.
Holding events
We co-ordinate and support patient information events together with the Gloucetsershire Royal Hospital Multi-disciplinary Team.
Sharing the news
Providing information
We provide a quarterly newsletter to our members, keeping them informed of all our news and events.
Providing information
Providing information
We provide information to patients and their families about the journey they may need to take.
how we can help you
Support & Advice
Working with hospitals
Working with hospitals
Providing support and advice for patients and their carers across Gloucestershire.
Working with hospitals
Working with hospitals
Working with hospitals
Working closely with hospital staff to improve hospital conditions for kidney patients.
Purchasing equipment
Working with hospitals
Purchasing equipment
We purchase equipment not otherwise provided by the NHS, for Gloucestershire Renal Units and for patients on home dialysis.
Practical advice
Support respite breaks
Purchasing equipment
We offer practical advice for patients on, or about to experience, home and hospital dialysis.
Support respite breaks
Support respite breaks
Support respite breaks
We organise and support yearly rest-bite breaks for kidney patients.
Get in touch
Support respite breaks
Support respite breaks
Would you like to talk further? We'd love to hear from you, whether you know what kind of support you need, or would like to find out more about any of these topics.
How you can get involved
Additional Information
Become a member of Gloucestershire Kidney Patient Association (GKPA).
It is free to join! Open to application from Patients, Family Members or Patient Support applicants.
Become an occasional volunteer to help with our events and activities.
Assist us in funding, we are always looking for fresh ideas and direction.
Have your own sponsored or funding raising events for us.
Make a donation supporting GKPA.
