The objects of the Association shall be to promote, the welfare of persons receiving treatment at Manchester Royal Infirmary, for disease or illness affecting the kidneys, irrespective of where they are referred from; (hereinafter called the kidney patients), and to provide support and advice to them, their relatives and others concerned with their welfare. The Association also supports other kidney patient groups throughout the North West.
Who are we?
The Association is run by patients for patients. Most of the committee members are either dialysis or transplant patients and have a wealth of knowledge relating to the kidney journey.
The main things we do are, we:
- Provide opportunities for kidney patients, their relatives and others concerned with their welfare, to share ideas of mutual benefit.
- Provide support and practical assistance for kidney patients, their relatives and others concerned with their welfare, according to need.
- Promote a wider knowledge and understanding of the needs and problems of kidney patients, their relatives and others concerned with their welfare, to the public and the appropriate authorities.
- Raise funds for the achievement of the objects.
- Campaign on behalf of kidney patients for improvements in treatment and care.
- Promote well-being of kidney patients, their relatives and others concerned with their welfare by signposting to the provision of a trained counselling service, (as provided through the Trust).
- Do all such other lawful things as are necessary for the achievement of the objects of the Association.
