Devoted to improving facilities and welfare of Kidney Patients under the care of the renal Unit of St Helier Hospital.
The emphasis is on patient welfare. If it can be provided, SHSKPA will try to do so.
To provide assistance to patients of the Renal unit requiring facilities for dialysis, while away from their local haemodialysis centre.
To provide some assistance to help patients of the Renal Unit who are in genuine need.
To provide additional amenities and equipment to St Helier and it’s satellite units. Recent examples include Ultrasound machines, dialysis & biopsy mannequins, blood pressure machines, PD equipment, televisions, renal overlay pads and blankets.
We also sponsor patient Christmas parties at St Helier & satellites and provide a monetary gift to every renal inpatient at Christmas time.
A petrol allowance is paid to patients who are members of SHSKPA who make frequent journeys to their unit for treatment, subject to certain conditions.
The amenity fund is available to patients in genuine need.
For patients on haemodialysis holidaying in the UK, the KPA will pay some of the difference between the contribution made by the Renal Unit and the actual charge for a maximum of two weeks. For patients on haemodialysis holidaying abroad, the KPA will pay an allowance for up to two weeks to assist with haemodialysis expenses. N.B. These allowances are NOT paid for patients on haemodialysis who are using the KPA Holiday Home as this is already very heavily subsidised.
SHSKPA sponsors the St Helier Transplant Games Team.
SHSKPA is affiliated to the National Kidney Federation and members receive “Kidney Life”, a quarterly magazine/newsletter from the federation. This publication keeps members informed of current trends in the treatment and facilities available to kidney patients.
The SHSKPA Committee meets every two months. Individual Committee members take responsibility for an area of SHSKPA business though all members help each other when necessary. All committee members are unpaid volunteers.
are held occasionally when members can hear talks about current trends in treatment and patient care. These talks are usually given by senior members of staff at the renal unit.
The Annual General Meeting is held in October / November of each year.
SHSKPA depends on money raised through donations, covenants, legacies and fundraising events.
The main fund-raising events are the KPA Christmas draw, can rattleing at various stores in the locality of the Hospital, selling Christmas cards and occasionally, running stalls at the local carnivals.
The SHSKPA Suggestion Box is situated in the waiting room. All members of SHSKPA are welcome to make suggestions as to how to improve the facilities available for patients. Alternatively, please email webmaster@shskpa.org.
We are pleased when members make use of the suggestion box and email facilities.
| Hon.SHSKPA Secretary | Renality Newsletter Editor |
| Mrs.Pat Harris | Anita Abena-Amoako |
| Email. patricia.mike@virgin.net | Email. anita8682@hotmail.com |
| Tel. 01737 352154 |
