PKD App

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Support people with ADPKD — from day one.

The PKD App gives people newly diagnosed with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) a calm, reliable place to turn for guidance, support and next steps.

Free to use, easy to understand, and created in partnership with leading UK kidney organisations, the app is a trusted digital companion for people with ADPKD — and a helpful resource for the NHS and kidney charities.

A trusted information hub in people's pockets.

Whether you’re supporting patients through diagnosis or helping them manage day-to-day life with ADPKD, the PKD App offers a simple way to provide credible, practical support — 24/7.

Use the app to:

  • Share accurate, accessible health information — all in one place
  • Offer practical tips for living with ADPKD
  • Signpost to trusted support organisations and specialist services
  • Reassure people with clear answers to common questions
  • Reduce pressure on services by helping people understand their condition

Built with the community — for the community.

The PKD App was created by Expert Self Care and the PKD Charity in collaboration with:

  • Kidney Care UK
  • Kidney Research UK
  • National Kidney Federation
  • UK Kidney Association
  • Genetic Alliance UK
  • Turn2us
  • Scottish Kidney Federation
  • Kidney Wales
  • Popham Kidney Support

Free to use. Trusted. No sign-up.

The app is comptely free to download.

  • No registration needed
  • No personal data collected
  • Fully accessible offline — so support is always at hand

Funded by a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund.

Designed for people at any stage of PKD — and the professionals and families supporting them.

The app is especially helpful for:

  • NHS renal units
  • GPs and primary care teams
  • Genetic counselling services
  • Specialist nurse and kidney charities
  • Mental health professionals
  • Patients, carers, and families

Explore the app.

Search for ‘PKD App’ on your phone’s app store, or go directly to:

  • Apple App Store: apps.apple.com
  • Google Play: play.google.com

Customise the app for your area.

Want to localise the app with your own branded homepage and links to local services?

We offer customisation options for NHS Trusts, renal networks, and patient charities.

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