2019 PROGRAMME

The Sheffield Kidney Informed Patient Programme (SKIPP) aims to offer information and knowledge to kidney patients and their families,to help in the management of your own condition, to assist you in making choices and to encourage a positive attitude to coping and living with kidney disease.

Meetings are usually held on the last Thursday every other month, 1.30 p.m. - 3 p.m. in the Central United Reformed Church, Norfolk St, Sheffield, S1 2JB

For further details contact the pre-treatment advisors: Gwyn Somers / Debbie Douglas on

0114 2269390

Meetings for 2019 are as follows:

24 January Ask the Experts: Meet a panel of kidney patients who will share their experiences

14 March    WORLD KIDNEY DAY

30 May     What is happening to my kidneys?

               Question and answer session with one of the consultants.

25 July     Staying healthy. - What can I eat and drink?

                Renal dietician.

26 Sept    Kidney transplant - is it for me?

               Transplant patients sharing their stories.

28 Nov     Medication - the right drugs for me?

               Renal pharmacist.