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We are a passionate group of kidney patients and their families who have formed the Lancashire & South Cumbria Kidney Patient Association (LSCKPA). A voluntary-led community group on a mission to support the welfare and wellbeing of kidney patients in our area, helping patients and carers navigate the multifaceted journey of kidney disease. We strive to connect with the thousands of kidney patients who rely on the clinical units here.
What is LSC Kidney Patients Association all about?
We are a vibrant, active and growing community of kidney patients, carers and families.
We come together voluntarily to ensure that everyone experiences mutual care and companionship, support and hope, whilst on their kidney journey.
Bringing together the Kidney Community of Lancashire & South Cumbria to improve health & well-being through:
Communication
Raising awareness of Kidney Disease, diagnosis, treatments, clinics and teams through Instagram & Facebook accounts and our regular ‘Renally Good News’ e-newsletter. We also seek to hear patients’ voices and then to raise issues and concerns with our renal teams to make a positive impact and change.
Companionship
Attending renal clinics to encourage, hear, connect and offer support. Hosting meeting places and spaces for patients, their families and carers to build relationships so that the community can offer mutual support and journey with one another.
Community
This is something we can all play our part in whether a kidney patient, family member, carer or health professional. We can come together to befriend and accompany others, offer your experience and advise, encourage, support and care for others impacted by kidney disease.
Care
Actively working with the regions renal teams to complement the medical care, by supporting the well-being of kidney patients, their families and carers.
Cash
Creatively raising funds to be able to run events; meeting places & spaces, renal education days and other not yet imagined opportunities that will aid the comfort and care of kidney patients.
Our Trustees
My family’s journey with CKD—beginning with my son’s unexpected IGAN diagnosis and the challenges of kidney failure, dialysis, and transplant—has shaped my commitment to supporting others. After 30 years in education, I bring strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills. I’m passionate about helping young adults and families navigate kidney disease and contributing to a supportive, impactful community.
LSCKPA has six trustees at present, but can have a board of up to nine. If you are interested or would like to find out more about becoming a trustee please do contact Dave, our chair, on lsckpa@icloud.com
At 20 years old I received the news that I had Polycystic Kidney Disease. I now serve as Youth Adviser for Blackburn Diocese supporting local churches in developing provision for young people. Having undergone a transplant in early 2026, I am passionate to see the KPA grow into a vibrant and caring community. In order for this to happen I am seeking to help the KPA build the appropriate infrastructures.
Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at 29, I later began home haemodialysis and received a transplant in 2017. After retiring, I became active in the Lister Area KPA covering Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire, and after moving to Lancashire in 2023 helped restart the local KPA. With charity experience, now chair of trustees, I’m committed to supporting patients and carers through the challenges of CKD.
Diagnosed with CKD in 1985, I’ve lived many years with kidney failure. I did PD for 3.5 years and, after a failed 2025 transplant, now continue haemodialysis three times weekly at Clifton Diaverum Dialysis Centre. I’ve been pleased to return to my NHS admin role this year. Over my time I have served five years on the Lay Advisory Group, and hope my experiences support better kidney care for all through the KPA.
I’m a retired civil servant from Bolton, raised in Blackpool and now living in Preston. My family’s experience with polycystic kidney disease—my mother’s illness, my brother’s and my own dialysis and transplants—motivated me to support others. After meeting Dave at an Advanced Kidney Care Day, I helped relaunch the Lancashire and South Cumbria Kidney Patient Association to assist patients and carers.
I have had kidney disease since 2003 and received a transplant in 2012. I am a strong advocate for patient voice, agency and participation in kidney care. I am also a member of an Expert by Experience Patient Group, and the Policy & Campaigns Group for Kidney Research UK.
Our Region
Lancashire and South Cumbria is a vague area, but in terms of renal care, led by the team at Royal Preston Hospital, the following clinics are included in our region:
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Chorley Dialysis & Home Therapy Department at Chorley & South Ribble Hospital
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Royal Preston Hospital
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Clifton Renal Centre, Lytham St Anne's
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Laurie Solomon Renal Centre, Blackburn
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The John Sagar Renal Centre, Burnley
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The Furness Renal Centre, Ulverston
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Westmorland Renal Centre & Home Therapy Department, Kendal
The Trustees, with the help of volunteers hope to be able to visit all centres on a regular basis to meet Kidney Patients.
We are aware that Clifton will soon become Blackpool Centre & we will update you as and when we receive further news.
Giving to support the KPA
There are several ways that you can give financially to support the work of the Kidney Patients Association:
All money raised enables the Kidney Patients Association to run events; meeting places & spaces, renal education days and other not yet imagined opportunities that will aid the comfort and care of kidney patients.
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