A charity spokesperson said: “It’s not yet fully understood why minority ethnic groups are more at risk of kidney disease, but it could be due in part to high rates of diabetes and high blood pressure in these groups, as these are the most common causes of kidney failure.
“For example, it is known that around twice as many Asian people with type 1 diabetes need dialysis or a transplant (therefore experience kidney failure) compared to white patients.
“Religious beliefs, cultural differences, language and mistrust may also be barriers to discussions surrounding medical conditions, treatment choices, and available care.”
Added to this, its 2024 Time To Act report highlighted, external the impact of health inequalities on adults living in areas of high deprivation.
The initiative is part of the city-based charity’s Peterborough Project, external, supported by the Cambs & Peterborough Combined Authority and Peterborough City Council.
It is hoped the project might serve as a pilot for similar schemes across the UK.