Archive for July 2017
Aberdonian kidney transplant patient competes at the British Transplant Games
Kate Kenyon is a kidney patient who wants to make a difference. Whether that’s campaigning for better renal care, sharing advice and experiences with fellow dialysis and transplant patients or seeking out a future career with an ethical employer; Kate wants to see change happen. And she wants to be part of that change. Kate…
Read MoreRedcar charity volunteer given Lifetime Achievement Award
Kidney Research UK shop volunteer and Redcar resident, Mrs Jean Wilson, has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Redcar & Cleveland Voluntary Development Agency (RCVDA).
Read MoreRussell’s ultimate challenge
Russell Van Praagh is a seasoned triathlete, but this Sunday’s (July 16) Ironman UK challenge in Bolton, Lancashire will be the most important race of his life. Participants in the Ironman long course triathlon must complete a 3.8km swim, followed by a 180km bike ride and then run a full 42km marathon. It’s the ultimate…
Read MoreThe importance of health data in research
Yesterday the Government published its response to the National Data Guardian for Health and Care Review of Data Security, Consent and Opt-outs.
Read MoreScotland to introduce soft opt-out system for organ donation
Following public consultation, the Scottish Government intends to introduce legislation for a soft opt-out system of organ and tissue donation.
Read MoreEight bridges & seven miles – walking for kidney disease
On Sunday 3 July, some 800 people came together to fundraise for kidney research by walking along London’s River Thames, across eight iconic bridges from Tower Bridge to Westminster Bridge and back.
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