Transforming Participation in Chronic Kidney Disease
A new report from the Renal Association describes the success of a programme of work – Transforming Participation in CKD.
Kidney Care UK news and updates
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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.
New guidance on kidney stones
New guidance on kidney stones has been released
NHS Long Term Plan
NHS reveals a new Long Term Plan which focuses on prevention.
Stay well this winter
Kidney Care UK, the NHS and Public Health England are working together to ensure people with kidney disease stay well this winter
Kidney Patient Research Partnership 2018 grants round awarded
In partnership with the British Renal Society (BRS) we fund patient-centred research that will make a practical difference to care in hospitals in the short term
Organ Donation bill a step closer to becoming law
The deemed consent bill passed its 2nd reading at the House of Lords today.
The Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill - Reciprocal Healthcare after Brexit
New bill brought forward to address health coverage in Europe post-Brexit
Young kidney dialysis patient uses ward time to practise expert origami skills
Young kidney dialysis patient uses ward time to polish expert origami skills.
NHS England has launched guidance on the use of cannabis based products for medicinal use
Kidney Care UK response to NHS England guidance on the use of cannabis based products for medicinal use
Organ Donation Bill passes
The third reading of the Organ Donation private members bill has passed