Vaccination rollout for clinically extremely vulnerable and over-70s in England
People from priority groups three and four will begin to be invited to have the jab from today
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NHS England confirms universal commitment to transport support for in-centre dialysis patients
This will help some of you on in-centre haemodialysis in the face of the cost of living crisis.
Join our free webinar on Covid-19 and vaccination
The webinar will take place at 5pm on Tuesday 26 January
Professor Donal O’Donoghue OBE 1956 – 2021
Kidney Care UK Chair of Trustees Professor Donal O'Donoghue passed away due to Covid-19 on Sunday 3 January.
New reciprocal healthcare arrangement to be put in place
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is to be replaced with the Global Healthcare Insurance Card (GHIC)
Kidney Care UK sadly announce the untimely death of our Chair of Trustees, Professor Donal O’Donoghue OBE,
Donal passed away on Sunday 3 January 2021
Findings of SHARE study
More COVID-19 support is needed for children, young people and their families
Government announces interim European healthcare arrangement
UK residents to receive cover for life-sustaining dialysis treatment if a deal for reciprocal healthcare cannot be reached by 1 January 2021
Understanding your emotional systems to help you cope better this winter
At the recent virtual Kidney Patient Conference Dr Catherine O'Leary, Consultant Clinical Psychologist Renal Psychology Service, delivered a wonderful presentation on the different systems that regulate our emotions, and how understanding them can you help you cope this Winter.
Turning PD training into an exercise in all things crafty!
Kidney patient Rebecca West turned an idea she had during her Peritoneal Home Dialysis training into a crafty and festive way to spend lockdown.
Northern Ireland Organ Donation ‘opt-out’ - have your say:
The consultation to find out what people think of how the changes should be made is open