Chronic kidneys disease (CKD) happens when the kidneys do not work as well as they should, and it can gradually get worse with time (month or years). Most people feel well and have no symptoms. Symptoms only start to show when the kidney function is very poor.
Adequate treatment can prevent or delay the progression of CKD, reduce the cardiovascular risk that comes with having CKD and prevent or delay complications that comes with having CKD. In this page you can register to education sessions and access information such as videos (available in different languages) booklets and leaflets.
***Polite notice: If you have advanced kidney disease and want to register to dialysis and/or transplant seminar please scroll down and register under “advanced Kidney care treatment options***
Upcoming dates
Wednesday 18 February 2026 09:30-10:30 am
Additional dates, offered by the London Kidney Network and Kidney Care UK
Additional know your kidney dates provided by the London Kidney network and Kidney Care UK
“Know your kidneys’ is an interactive group video call for people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The session will help you to understand CKD (diagnosis, treatments and lifestyle changes) and gain confidence to manage your health. 100% of people living with chronic kidney disease that attended Know your kidneys would recommend it!
We use the technology Microsoft Teams to run the session. You can join from the comfort of your own home, and family members can join too. You will need to register in advance to reserve your place by selecting your preferred date and filling in your details (check teh step by step guide for support). To take the most of the session please watch the three videos, and note any questions you may want to ask during the know your kidneys session
If you have any questions before the session, including accessibility needs, please email imperial.renaleducation@nhs.net. Please note that any individual clinical questions must be discussed with your doctor/nurse and should not be discussed using this email address.
To patients living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and their families, carers, friends, and potential living kidney donors
Your Advanced Kidney Care Team is pleased to invite you to a free patient conference taking place on:
📅 Wednesday 4 March 2026
⏰ 09:00–17:00
📍 Oak Room, W12 Conferences, Hammersmith Hospital Campus
To mark World Kidney Day 2026, we are hosting an immersive education and wellbeing day designed to support people living with kidney disease to live well, make informed choices, and take control of their health.
Who is this event for?
- People living with chronic kidney disease at any stage
- People on peritoneal dialysis or home haemodialysis
- Kidney transplant recipients
- Family members, carers, friends, and potential living kidney donors
What to expect
- Expert talks from the Imperial kidney and transplant teams
- Patient and donor lived experience sessions
- Practical education on transplantation, home therapies, vein preservation, and fatigue
- Small-group wellbeing workshops, including:
- Physical activity
- Plant-based nutrition
- Stress management
- Smoking cessation
- Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Programme highlights
- Introduction to Sustainable Kidney Care
- Plant-Based Diet: A Powerful Patient Experience
- Kidney Transplantation: Living Donation, medication adherence, and clinical perspectives
- Living Kidney Donor and Recipient Experience
- Vein Preservation and Home Therapies
- Fatigue Management in Kidney Care
- Afternoon wellbeing workshops in small, supportive groups
Registration
Places are limited.
Please register as soon as possible through Eventbrite.
If you are unable to register online, please speak to a member of your kidney care team.
This section is intended for people living with advanced kidney disease (stage 5) who are currently preparing for renal replacement therapy (dialysis and transplant). Please register for the dialysis or transplant seminar as advised by your kidney nurse specialist or doctor to learn more about these treatments.
The seminars are an interactive group video call with people living with advanced kidney disease and the kidney team. We use the technology Microsoft Teams to run the session. You can join from the comfort of your own home, and family members can join too. You will need to register in advance to reserve your place. If you intend to attend both seminars you will need to register for both.
Step by Step guide to register and join advanced kidney care seminars.
Dialysis Seminar.
14 January 2026, 10am - 11.30am. Click here to register.
11 February 2026, 10am - 11.30am. Click here to register.
11 March 2026, 10am - 11.30am. Click here to register.
8 April 2026, 10am - 11.30am. Click here to register.
13 May 2026, 10am - 11.30am. Click here to register
10 June 2026, 10am - 11.30am. Click here to register
Transplant Seminar
13 January 2026, 11am - 1pm. Click here to register
10 February 2026, 11am - 1pm. Click here to register
10 March 2026, 11am - 1pm. Click here to register
21 April 2026, 11am - 1pm. Click here to register
and chose subtitles from the options available (currently Polish and Gujarati).Find out more in the patient leaflet: CKD kit.
My Health Lifestyle Leaflet Digital
If English is not your first language, visit the Kidney Care UK website www.kidneycareuk.org you can click on the accessibility button (left bottom corner of the screen), select your language and all content will be translated.
If you would like to speak to another patient who has chronic kidney disease, please contact the National Kidney Federation help line 0800 169 09 36 to access peer support.