We know that many PKD patients, their families or carers face financial difficulties. Whether you can claim depends on many factors such as your income, savings, living costs, stage of kidney disease or disabilities.
Gov.uk offers a comprehensive guide to benefits available to UK citizens.
The charities and organisations below may be able to help you.
KCUK offers a UK-wide advocacy service to kidney patients. Their Advocacy Officers' role is to speak up for kidney patients and ensure their rights are respected and their views heard.
Ring the KCUK Helpline 01420 541424 or visit the Kidney Care UK website.
Turn2us is a UK charity which helps people check what benefits are available to them. They also provide information about grants and other financial help.
The National Kidney Federation (NKF) helps people with a range of information including benefits. They also campaign on behalf of all kidney patients to help improve equality of access to care.
View the NKF Benefits Guide or ring their helpline on 0800 169 0936.