Living Well With Healthy Kidneys

A community health project for black African and Caribbean Lewisham residents

Do either you or someone you care for have:

• kidney problems or concerns about kidney health?
• diabetes or high blood pressure?

If so, we'd like to hear from you!

We're a partnership of community organisations and leaders, and local GPs, working together to improve kidney health in our communities. 

We know that black African and Caribbean communities experience kidney problems at younger ages and face higher risks, yet often receive care that doesn't recognise cultural needs, or address the barriers that prevent early diagnosis and allow effective self-care.

Did you know early kidney problems do not usually cause any symptoms? 

Without a check you wouldn't realise there was anything to be aware of. Identifying kidney problems early means it's possible to make the right changes to avoid things getting worse in the future.

We want you to shape what we're creating together!

Published: Dec 19, 2025