NICE chronic kidney disease standards proposal
Disappointment at proposed changes to chronic kidney disease (CKD) quality standards
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NICE publish new end of life care guideline
This guideline covers organising and delivering end of life care services, which provide care and support in the final weeks and months of life (or for some conditions, years), and the planning and preparation for this.
Message from the renal services Clinical Reference Group (CRG)
The latest newsletter from the NHS England renal services Clinical Reference Group. As a reminder, the Kidney Care UK brings the views of patients to the group.
THE BKPA supports free school scholarships for young adults in Brighton
To celebrate World Kidney Day on the 9th March 2017 Make Someone Smile is announcing 10 free fully funded scholarships for young adults aged 18-24 to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Programme.
Positive funding decision for Eculizmab
The British Kidney Patient Association welcomes today’s announcement from NHS England that funding is finally being granted for the use of eculizumab in the rare condition known as C3 glomerulopathy following a kidney transplant.
Day out for young kidney patients
As part of our grants programme, in December 2016 funded a bowling trip for a group of young kidney patients. Gemma Hockey, Vanda Fairchild and Marie-Louise Turner organised the trip.
Infokid evaluation
Three years ago, in partnership with RCPCH and BAPN we developed and launched infoKID.org.uk (external link), an online resource of information on kidney conditions in children and young people. Today, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has produced an evaluation report highlighting the impact it has had and suggestions for new developments.
A new kidney for Valentine's Day
Karen Smith and her husband Darren have a particular reason to be looking forward to Valentine’s Day this year…
Cold weather warning
Advice for kidney patients during the cold weather
National chronic kidney disease (CKD) audit results
The first ever national CKD audit shows a worrying lack of urine tests for those most at risk of CKD.