Local support for Kidney Patients across the North West
Welcome to the MRI KPA for patients, carers & friends of people receiving treatment for disease or illness affecting the kidneys, irrespective of where they were referred from.
MRI KPA
Kidney patients helping others affected by Chronic Kidney Disease
We were established in 1983, by renal patients, for renal patients and today, over 40yrs on, our mission remains to provide support and advice to member patients, but also, their relatives and others concerned with their welfare.
Our MRIKPA Casual Park Walks Start 23rd April
Find out how you can join us at our easy-going, get-togethers for patients & friends, starting at Wythenshawe Park on Thursday 23rd April.
MRI Kidney Patients' Association
We Inform
We provide patient-centric information about kidney disease, how we live with it, treatments from a paitent’s perspective and other topics that impact a person living with CKD.
We Share
We issue regular KPA newsletters with the latest news about services at Manchester Royal Infirmary, patient stories and forthcoming educational and social events for people in the North West.
We Support
We support our members by responding to enquiries they may have about their treatment pathway, highlighting resources they can access and even providing financial assistance.
We Listen
As renal patients ourselves, we know the benefits of being able to meet up (at events or via Zoom) with like-minded and similarly-aged people, arranging regular meet-ups throughout the year.
Key Information
A CKD patient's pathway forward
We’re currently building a comprehensive care pathway for managing Chronic Kidney Disease from a Patients’ Perspective – covering initial consultations, treatment options, and long-term care.
This guide aims to support UK patients and families in navigating the journey ahead, ensuring an informed approach to kidney disease management.
You’ll be able download this pathway as a PDF to refer to offline as soon as it is launched in late summer 2024.
The interactive pathway will include video clips such as this example below, featuring Malcolm, one of Manchester University Hospital Trust’s Transplant Recipient Co-ordinators, talking through a brief overview of their role in Transplant Listing and Transplantation.
We have a page all about Chronic Kidney Disease with information and YouTube video links for patients HERE
Early stages & preparation
Three pathways from the decision point
Dialysis options & transplant outcome
Dialysis modalities
Transplant outcome
Support
A local hub of resources for CKD patients
Support
Practical assistance for those affected by CKD
Sports & Events
Like-minded people. Maximising living.
We have an active membership, living life to the fullest with CKD.Â
From organising local walks around Manchester, social excursions or sending teams to represent Manchester at the British and World Transplant Games, there’s an activity suitable for all ages waiting for you to be part of!
 Join us. Join in and enjoy life all together more.
Upcoming Events
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