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Who is your hero?

Meet Dan, a paediatric renal nurse, and Professor Saleem, a paediatric nephrologist. They’re our heroes. Could they be yours too?
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Walk, ride, run, jump into the New Year.

Will you be starting 2019 with a challenge? Sign up and do something to help improve the lives of those affected by kidney disease.
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Join our online community and use your patient voice to inform and influence research.
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Kidney disease is a silent killer. There are three million people in the UK with it right now and there is no cure.

We are the leading charity committed to developing treatments, patient information and raising vital public awareness to help save lives. We are Kidney Research UK.

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Using patient data to improve dialysis treatment in the UK

Dr James Fotheringham, was awarded a fellowship to analyse the performance of renal care services and associated health outcomes using anonymised patient data.

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The Vitality Big Half

10 March 2019

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Prudential Ride 100

04 August 2019

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Tackling the irritating problem of itchy skin

Itching skin For some people with kidney disease, itchy skin can be much more than a minor irritant – it can cause significant discomfort and can prevent people having a good night’s sleep.

14 February 2019 09:53:00

Kidney Research UK welcomes Andrew Cole as charity ambassador

Andrew Cole and Sandra Currie sml Kidney Research UK is proud to announce former Manchester United and England striker Andrew Cole, as ambassador for the charity.

13 February 2019 12:41:00

Renal nurse donates her kidney to a stranger

Rachel, renal nurse A Scottish renal nurse who donated her kidney to a stranger after years of working with patients in need of a transplant, will run this year’s London Marathon for charity.