Available Kidney Society services
Living with Kidney Disease
Most people seldom think about their kidneys and many don’t really know what they do, until something goes wrong.
Healthy kidneys go quietly about the business of cleaning the blood, removing waste products and unwanted water in the urine, and generally keeping people alive and healthy.
Unfortunately there are many diseases that can lead to permanent kidney damage. Sometimes the damage is permanent. This is very serious, and when kidney function drops below 15%, decisions need to be made about the future.
There are several treatments available, and people usually have a choice. Information to help you make a decision comes from many sources and in many forms: health professionals, leaflets and books, videos, the internet and people who are already having treatment. Kidney Society staff, because they are not part of the health service, can help by spending time with you to explore your options in your own time and in your own home. If we can’t visit you at home we can talk to you on the phone, as many times as you like.
Kidney health issues in New Zealand
Let's Make Every Step Count At The 2024 Auckland Marathon
We're excited to announce our participation in the Auckland Marathon 2024, and we want YOU to join us! Our goal is to raise over $20,000 and recruit 20 runners to support our vital services for those affected by kidney disease.
Join us and help make a difference in the lives of those affected by kidney disease: every step you take will bring us closer to providing more essential services and supporting even more of those who need it.
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