Stories

Health professionals

Hear Donna describe her 14 years working as a renal dialysis nurse in Derry and the patients she has supported to engage in shared care.

Health professionals, Patient

Having managed a long term condition 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.

Health professionals

Nurse Anitta has helped to establish a successful Shared Haemodialysis Care programme in a satellite unit.

Patient

Orlando speaks about his experience as a patient doing Shared Care and then moving onto home haemodialysis.

Patient

Paul Swift, a home haemodialysis patient from Australia, discusses his experiences of home haemodialysis.

Health professionals, Patient

Anitta Thomas from Imperial College Hospital speaks about her experiences with shared care patient Mr Parduman Matharu.

Health professionals

An interview with Tania Barnes January 2020

Patient, Peer support

Daniel discusses his experiences as a volunteer trainer.

Patient

Home dialysis patient Michael explains how Shared Care has helped give him a better quality of life.

Patient

Why shared care isn’t always about the tasks: read about what is important to Anne and the choices that support her wellbeing.

Health professionals, Patient, Peer support

Evelyn knew that Shared Haemodialysis Care was something their unit was expected to do. Without fully understanding what it meant and how it could be presented to interest patients and gain their co-operation, the concept was difficult for her to grasp.

Patient

Foster carer Mick talks about his experiences with Shared Care

Patient

Harry talks about his mum's life with kidney failure and Shared Care

Patient

Tara's turbulent journey through kidney failure has shaped her attitude and resilience towards her health and has given her the confidence and personal experience to pursue a new path, turning her trauma into way of supporting positive action for others.

Patient

From her own experience of shared care, to home dialysis, Colette built the confidence to share her story, help improve staff training and gain employment as a health coach, supporting patients with a range of conditions.