Kidney patient raises funds by cycling whilst on dialysis
Ian Exton aims to pedal the length of the Tour of Britain during his haemodialysis sessions.
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Annual Organ Donation and Transplantation Activity Report published
The report shows the number of people who donated organs after they died reached a record high but the overall number of transplants has fallen.
Transforming Participation in Chronic Kidney Disease
A new report from the Renal Association describes the success of a programme of work – Transforming Participation in CKD.
New guidance on kidney stones
New guidance on kidney stones has been released
NHS Long Term Plan
NHS reveals a new Long Term Plan which focuses on prevention.
Stay well this winter
Kidney Care UK, the NHS and Public Health England are working together to ensure people with kidney disease stay well this winter
Further travel insurance help for kidney patients
New Action Group formed to help improve access to travel insurance for customers with pre-existing medical conditions
Kidney Patient Research Partnership 2018 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
Organ Donation bill a step closer to becoming law
The deemed consent bill passed its 2nd reading at the House of Lords today.
The Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill - Reciprocal Healthcare after Brexit
New bill brought forward to address health coverage in Europe post-Brexit
Young kidney dialysis patient uses ward time to practise expert origami skills
Young kidney dialysis patient uses ward time to polish expert origami skills.