Devoted to improving facilities and welfare of Kidney Patients under the care of the renal Unit of St Helier Hospital. Aims and Objectives of the KPA 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. Travel Benefits 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. Amenity fund The amenity fund is available to patients in genuine need. Holiday Allowances 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. Transplant Games SHSKPA sponsors the St Helier Transplant Games Team. National Kidney Federation 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. Organisation 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. General Meetings are held occasionally when members can hear talks about current … Continue reading About us