The National Kidney Federation (NKF) is a charity representing all kidney patients in the United Kingdom, it is run by kidney patients for kidney patients. The Federation campaigns for increased renal provision and improved treatment. The charity also provides national services to assist all kidney patients.

Publications recommended by the NKF have to be of a high standard and easily readable; the recommendation is not given lightly and is highly prized. The NKF recommendation of this book was made at the time of its publication and has to be renewed at subsequent prints in order to retain the NKF endorsement and recommendation. Further information about the NKF and books it recommends can be found on its website www.kidney.org.uk