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)
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The cost of living crisis is pushing thousands of kidney patients to the brink
Kidney Care UK’s new Cost of Staying Alive report issues a stark warning to the Government that thousands of kidney patients’ mental, physical, and financial health is at risk without urgent action.
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
Covid-19 vaccination for adult patients with kidney disease
Kidney Care UK is campaigning for patients who have in-centre haemodialysis to be moved up from priority group four to priority group one for COVID-19 vaccination
The annual Young Adult Kidney Group weekend goes virtual
When a talented, innovative group of young adult kidney patients are told their plans for an adventure weekend away are scuppered because of Covid-19, what happens? The answer is - a virtual weekend of colour, camaraderie, photography, education, support and fun.
Watch Kidney Care UK's November 2020 Covid-19 Patient Information webinar
Watch the recording of our November 2020 Covid-19 Patient Information webinar and find links to the information and advice offered by our speakers.