Psychosocial Support Resources

Workstream Leads

National psychosocial working group

E-learning Course: Psychosocial Care for Kidney Patients

This Level 1 Training is designed for all patient-facing staff in kidney care. It enhances skills in providing compassionate, empathetic psychosocial support for people with kidney disease.

Dashboard for completion of Psychosocial Training

This interactive dashboard tracks completion of the Level 1 Psychosocial Training e-learning over time and across renal units.


Webinars

Watch our Psychosocial Support Webinar from February 2024 for a comprehensive overview of the psychosocial support workstream within DAYLife. Featuring expert speakers sharing insights and best practices, you will learn how to address the psychological needs of those with kidney disease and learn from case studies and discussions about effective psychosocial strategies.

Psychosocial Support Webinar - 29 February 2024


What help can I signpost patients to?

Immediate support:

  • Go to any Accident & Emergency (A&E) department
  • Call 999 and ask for an ambulance to take you to A&E
  • Ask someone else to call 999 for you or take you to A&E
Urgent support:
  • Contact your GP surgery and ask for an emergency appointment
  • Contact NHS 111 (England)