What is chronic kidney disease?
Chronic kidney disease (or CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys do not work as well as they should. It’s a common condition often associated with getting older. It can affect anyone, but it’s more common in people who are black or of south Asian origin.
CKD can get worse over time and eventually the kidneys may stop working altogether, although this is uncommon. Many people with CKD are able to live long lives with the condition.
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Why is chronic kidney disease important to Lambeth Together?
We know that:
- People with CKD are not always diagnosed, and therefore can’t access the support they need to stay well
- There are higher levels people with chronic kidney disease who are Black and multi-ethnic or have mental health conditions
- There is lower life expectancy in Lambeth neighbourhoods, in part due to kidney disease
Our chronic kidney disease priorities
We’re running an 18-month pilot from October 2023 until the end of July 2025, in three Lambeth neighbourhoods (North Lambeth, Clapham and Hills, Brook and Dales Primary Care Networks). This will give support to GPs to effectively identify patients with Chronic Kidney Disease, and provide them with holistic support, helping them to get the support they need from community, primary and secondary care. This will help people get support quicker and increase our chance of reducing the impact or progression of their disease
Our aim is also to provide:
- a patient-focused, value-based service
- efficient management of the likely increase in CKD in our neighbourhoods
- training and support to staff in GP Practices, including GP’s and Care Coordinators to give patients lifestyle modification advice
For more information about this project, please contact lgpf.lambethgpfederations@nhs.net
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