Kidney disease is a silent killer. There are three million people in the UK with it right now and there is no cure.

The Queen has granted Royal Assent to the new organ donation bill, known as Max and Keira’s Law. The announcement was made in the House of Lords today, and means presumed consent will come into force in England next year.

We are working with our partners in the Kidney Charities Together group to raise awareness of kidney disease, particularly among people considered to be more at risk, such as those with diabetes, high blood pressure, or who are obese.

Kidney Research UK has published a report into kidney health inequalities in the UK, which shows how particular groups of people are at greater risk of developing kidney disease.