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.
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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.
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.
Supporting kidney patients through the pandemic
Kidney Care UK Director of Patient Support Services Dr Jan Gough talks about the support we've offered kidney patients during the pandemic
Charities call for Government to postpone June 21 lifting of restrictions
Kidney Care UK and Blood Cancer UK seeking to protect thousands of immunocompromised people across the UK
Half a million people not fully protected by Covid-19 vaccines need workplace support
Making sure workplaces are Covid-safe remains as important as ever – says Charity Coalition.
Kidney Clinic - Hearts and bones: CKD-MBD
Chronic kidney disease-mineral bone disease (CKD-MBD) is very common in people with kidney failure, especially if they are on dialysis. Definitive diagnosis is surprisingly difficult, and treatment must be individualised to each patient’s needs and preferences.