Coronavirus guidance
The latest news and information about COVID-19 for kidney patients
One year anniversary of Max and Keira’s Law
One third of donations made under new law, and overall consent rate is up.
2021 Kidney PREM results
Read the results of the 2021 Kidney Patient Reported Experience Measure (PREM).
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programme
Carrie Scuffell, Lead Nurse for enhanced recovery in transplantation, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NHS, explains how a grant of £103,740 from Kidney Care UK has enabled Freeman Hospital to introduce an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programme for kidney transplant patients.
Kidney Care UK: campaigning for organ donation
As part of our ongoing work to increase organ donation and organ transplantation, Kidney Care UK has been at the forefront of changing organ donation laws to an opt-out system across the four nations of the United Kingdom.
Organ Donation Week: The waiting list and the law
As we celebrate Organ Donation Week Kidney Care UK Policy Director Fiona Loud talks about the importance of the new law change.
Pause in shielding announced
An update on shielding for patients across the UK
Being tested for Coronavirus
What it’s like to be tested for Coronavirus and how you can help with real world research into covid19
Keeping warm and well in cold weather: a guide for kidney patients
The cold blast of winter can be especially hard for people with kidney disease. Follow our tips to stay warm and be prepared in case you find it harder to get out in icy weather.
Improving organ donation – a new Organ Utilisation Group.
Your chance to give your suggestions.
Managing anxiety and fear
Some tips on managing your anxiety