Elizabeth Ward OBE, 1926 – 2020
Kidney Care UK are deeply saddened to announce the death of our founder, Mrs Elizabeth Ward OBE, who has died at the age of 93 on Monday 20 July 2020.
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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.
Art exhibition about CKD set to launch
New virtual art exhibition shines a spotlight on those living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Latest transplant activity report published
Increased public support and new opt-out law in England offer hope for patients, despite the impact of Covid-19
Social distance shield badges available
Kidney Care UK part of nationwide NHS-led Distance Aware initiative
Claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
PIP applications: your guide to what to expect and where to seek support.
A way forward from shielding
Kidney Care UK’s response to new update to government guidance
Worried Sick – at the ragged edge
It is likely that people will be advised that they no longer need to shield from August onwards.
Surviving Families (part 2)
In the final of a series of blogs Kidney Care UK Counsellor Dee Durham talks about dealing with your family in isolation.
Why talk to a therapist
In the 4th of a series of blogs Kidney Care UK Counsellor Dee Durham talks about the benefits of talking to a therapist
Fears for kidney patients as government coronavirus advice leaves thousands in the dark
A lack of clarity and issues with communication has put peoples’ health at risk, according to the findings in our recent report, ‘Worried sick – the impact of COVID-19 on people living with kidney disease’.