Stories
Shared Care stories from patients, family and staff
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What I tell Health Care Practitioners about Shared Haemodialysis Care
Personal reflections on Shared Haemodialysis Care.
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Tara's story
This is an account of a turbulent journey that has shaped Tara's attitude and resilience towards her health...
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Shared haemodialysis care puts patients back in control
"Shared haemodialysis care means working with patients in partnership to engage them in their own treatment. It encourages patients to take an interest in helping themselves - promoting a more positive feeling towards their dialysis"
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Alceina's story
Managing long term conditions as a patient and a Nurse. Alceina’s story provides a unique perspective on how we can support patients to feel well in all respects.
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Anitta's story
Driving a successful Shared Haemodialysis Care programme in a satellite unit.
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How Shared Care was positive for Mr Matharu and his family
Anitta Thomas from Imperial College Hospital speaks about her experiences with a shared care patient.
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Why the patient should be at the centre of Shared Haemodialysis Care
Patients have played a consistent key role in training on the Shared Haemodialysis Care course since its inception in 2011.
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Harry's Story
Harry talks about his mum's life with kidney failure and Shared Care
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Danni's story
An interview with Tania Barnes January 2020
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Mick's Story
Foster carer Mick talks about his experiences with Shared Care
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Daniel's Story - My Peer Support Role
Daniel discusses his experiences as a volunteer trainer
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Orlando's Story
Orlando speaks about his experience as a patient doing Shared Care and then moving onto Home Haemodialysis.
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Anne's Story
Why shared care isn’t always about the tasks. Read about what is important to Anne and the choices that support her wellbeing.
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Michael's Story
Home dialysis patient Michael discusses how Shared Care has helped give him a better quality of life
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Paul's Story - Why do Home Haemodialysis?
Paul Swift, a home haemodialysis patient from Australia, discusses his experiences of home haemodialysis.