Coronation Street's kidney disease storyline continues
One of the shows main characters has kidney disease and tonight it was revealed she'll need dialysis and a transplant
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NHS England confirms universal commitment to transport support for in-centre dialysis patients
This will help some of you on in-centre haemodialysis in the face of the cost of living crisis.
Kidney Patient Research Partnership 2017 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
Coronation Street's Carla reveals she has kidney disease
Tonight it has been revealed that one of the characters of Coronation Street has kidney failure.
Organ donation opt-out plans launched
Health Secretary calls for public to put aside the taboo of organ donation to save thousands of lives
PIP and ESA benefits enquiry
We will be responding to this parliamentary enquiry into why there are so many appeals against decisions on benefits and we need your help.
Kernow CCG further update
There has been a further update from regarding transport cuts for kidney patients in Cornwall.
Impact of Brexit on kidney patients
We’re working with the Brexit Healthcare Alliance to highlight the impact that Brexit may have on patients in the UK.
Our response to NICE Immunosuppressive therapy for kidney transplant in adults guidance
The NICE guidelines were published today, 11 October.
Government to introduce opt-out system for organ donation
Theresa May announces plans at the Conservative Party Conference
Kernow CCG delays transport cuts
Pressure from Kidney Care UK, patients, MPs and hospital staff has meant Kernow CCG are now delaying transport cuts till the end of October