The Irish Kidney Association

Services for the Patient

• IKA regards patient support as the prime function of its 25 branches countrywide.
• IKA distributes Organ Donor Cards nationally.
• IKA organises National Donor Campaigns once a year but promotes public awareness all year round through national advertising and similar.
• IKA provides a counselling service. Contact Mike Kelly, at Donor House.
• IKA sees full rehabilitation as a priority for all patients.
• IKA publishes Support, a quarterly newsletter, posted free to each patient.
• IKA provides free patient manuals and informative booklets.
• IKA has available an information sheet on patient tax allowances entitlements regarding treatment, travel and other expenses.
• IKA provides free holidays for members at its apartment complex at Tramore.
• IKA helps members arrange foreign holidays requiring dialysis facilities.
• IKA recognises the importance of psychological and financial support at a traumatic period in a patient's life. Patient aid is available in emergencies to cover costs such as electricity, telephone, clothing and travel.
• IKA will negotiate with the statutory or financial services on behalf of the patient and their family.
• IKA sponsors social and sporting events for all kidney patients.

For further information contact:

Irish Kidney Association
Donor House
Block 43A
Parkwest
Dublin 12.

LoCall: 1890-543639
       Ph: 353-1-6205306
     Fax: 353-1-6205366