Archive for March 2017
Organ donation: why people who do are spectacular human beings
Organ donation: why people who do are spectacular human beings by Marcus Corner 30 March 2017 Organ Donation – Part 1, how to ask someone for a kidney. It’s January 2013, I’m 37 years old and the conversation I’m about to have with my brother will change both of our lives forever. There’s no ‘approved’…
Read MoreKidney Research UK and Kids Kidney Research announce intention to merge
Kidney Research UK and Kids Kidney Research are delighted to announce that the charities are in the process of formal merger.
Read MoreNew survey finds 55% of people in UK at greatest risk of kidney disease are unaware of the risk they face
Research released today in light of World Kidney Day 2017 has revealed that that 55% of people in the UK with the most common risk factors for kidney disease (vascular disease, high blood pressure or diabetes) said they do not consider themselves to be at risk of kidney disease.
Read MoreAs kidney failure rates grow in Wales, Kidney Research UK challenges lack of awareness on World Kidney Day
The prevalence of kidney failure has continued to increase in Wales, up 2.3% since 2013, compared to a 1.7% change from 2012–2013.
Read MoreKidney Research UK appoints new Director of Fundraising
We have appointed Marc Stowell as our new Director of Fundraising.
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