Organ donation opt-out plans launched
Health Secretary calls for public to put aside the taboo of organ donation to save thousands of lives
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We can work it out
With the news that music legend Stevie Wonder will have a kidney transplant emerging this week, Kidney Care UK Policy Director, Fiona Loud talks about the importance of living donors.
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
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.