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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Thousands of kidney patients need support in coming out of lockdown
According to findings of Kidney Care UK’s latest ‘Lifting Lockdown’ report.
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)
Kidney Care UK Advocacy officer for Wales, Linzi Isaac discusses how to go about claiming PIP and the process that will follow.
Calls for furlough scheme to be extended for shielded and high-risk workers
A new report launched today highlights that people who have been shielding from coronavirus and can't safely return to work from 1 August risk losing their jobs and livelihood.
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