New research on Covid-19 vaccines
Research published today highlights need for third dose for kidney patients
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Lack of reimbursement leaves home haemodialysis patients left out in the cold, according to new report
According to a Kidney Care UK report released today, one third of home dialysis patients are not receiving any reimbursement from their trusts and less than a third of trusts are reimbursing patients using the appropriate tariff. This is despite the fact that NHS trusts receive funds from NHS England to pay for reimbursements.
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Join the Young Adult Kidney Group for 10 days of virtual activities, performances and workshops, hosted in partnership with Kidney Care UK.
Patient Transport – New national framework and your chance to have a say
A universal commitment to free transport for all journeys to and from dialysis, and to measure and report on how well it is working.
Do we need to worry about weight and transplantation?
A study from Scotland highlights that, although obesity at the time of kidney transplant is associated with some worse outcomes, weight management services are not currently meeting the needs of kidney patients.
Kidney patient to cycle 1,100 miles from John O'Groats to Lands End whilst on dialysis
Matt Potter, 48, from Newquay in Cornwall, starts the 1,100-mile cycle on 28 July and will be dialysing four times a day for the entirety of the challenge.
Running a half marathon in memory of friends who lost their lives to Covid-19
Father of two is hoping to raise £5,000 for Kidney Care UK
Lack of awareness of Covid-19 protection puts up to half a million at risk
Charity coalition calls for clear UK Government roadmap for those at risk as we head for ‘freedom’.
Watch Kidney Care UK's June 2021 Covid-19 webinar
Watch the recording of our 29 June 2021 Covid-19 patient information webinar about vaccine boosters, antibody treatments and returning to normality with confidence.
Kidney Care UK launches new podcast partnership
Charity teams up with Dee Moore for ‘Diary of a Kidney Warrior’ podcast
Watch Kidney Care UK's June 2021 Kidney Care in Scotland Your Q&A’s About Living Donation webinar
Watch the recording of our 16 June 2021 Kidney Care in Scotland Your Q&A’s About Living Donation webinar and find links to the information and advice offered by our speakers.