PIP
PIP or Personal Independent Payment is the Government's new disability allowance. It has had it's fair share of controversy and criticism – but the current system is what we are stuck with. The PIP...
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PIP or Personal Independent Payment is the Government's new disability allowance. It has had it's fair share of controversy and criticism – but the current system is what we are stuck with. The PIP...
When starting dialysis there are a few things you’ll need. Treatment Room A safe and clean treatment Room in your home to do the exchanges in. Have a chair to sit down while you...
You will be trained on how to set up your machine so I'm not going to go over old ground. However over the last few months, I have picked up some handy tips; Flat...
Since starting dialysis, I have only used hotels to sleep on holiday but they have all been very accommodating. As I said in the Travel – General post, Baxter travel will sort out the...
I did touch upon this in the gym post but it’s important enough to say it again – your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Whether you have had CKD...
The Homechoice Pro machine has hydraulics inside, so it is never going to be as quiet as a mouse but I have found a few tips to minimise the noise. First the tubes; as...
Starting dialysis taught me that I'm slightly allergic to the latex in the tape and site dressing – which is fun! I can not escape the dressings and tape as I have to protect...
I know, I know! Probably the last thing you are thinking about when on dialysis. But it is so important to exercise. It makes such a different to your general and mental health –...
Same as the Water Post, it is important to register as a priority customer with your electricity company. You will need quick access to electricity no matter what dialysis you are on because you’ll either need...
Forgetfulness & confusion is the worst of the mental health symptoms of CKD. Don’t confuse it with the odd memory laps. CKD will make you confused and forgetful – which can be very scary....