Our response to NICE Immunosuppressive therapy for kidney transplant in adults guidance
The NICE guidelines were published today, 11 October.
Kidney Care UK news and updates
Keep up to date with information on our latest campaigns and kidney related research.
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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.
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
Transport funding for kidney patients in Cornwall to be cut
Funding for transport to be cut for kidney patients in Cornwall – many will be unable to afford to go to their dialysis treatment.
Organ Donation Week Reception
Between 4-10 September, NHS Blood and Transplant, hospitals, charities and supporters of organ donation will be encouraging people across the UK to talk about organ donation with their families.
Organ Donation event at Westminster
Today we go to Westminster to talk about transplantation and how life transforming organ donation is.
Organ Donation Week - opt-in or opt-out?
Should England follow Scotland and Wales in moving to an opt-out system of organ donation?
Organ Donation Week 2017
Between 4-10 September, NHS Blood and Transplant, hospitals, charities and supporters of organ donation will be encouraging people across the UK to talk about organ donation with their families.
Kidney Care UK advice for transplant patients: HEV virus and pork products
Thousands of people may have become infected with a virus that can cause liver failure after buying pork products from a major supermarket chain
Kidney Care UK response to latest research on pig organ transplants
The most genetically modified animals in existence have been created to help end a shortage of organs for transplant, say US researchers.