Archive for February 2019
Parliament passes deemed consent bill
Parliament passes deemed consent bill 27 February 2019 Kidney Research UK welcomes the news that the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill passed its final stage in Parliament yesterday (Feb 26). Once Royal Assent is given it will become an Act of Parliament. Chief executive for Kidney Research UK, Sandra Currie said: “We welcome this progress.…
Read MoreTina Turner’s transplant love story
Tina Turner’s transplant love story Maria Thompson 20 February 2019 Rock and roll legend and inspirational music icon, Tina Turner surprised many last year when she revealed she was in recovery from a kidney transplant. Her story demonstrates the indiscriminate nature of kidney disease. Details of her illness, dialysis treatment and eventual transplant, form the…
Read MoreTackling the irritating problem of itchy skin
Tackling the irritating problem of itchy skin Rosie Loft 14 February 2019 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. This is a particular problem for young children who are having dialysis,…
Read MoreKidney Research UK welcomes Andrew Cole as charity ambassador
Kidney Research UK welcomes Andrew Cole as charity ambassador Maria Thompson 13 February 2019 Kidney Research UK is proud to announce former Manchester United and England striker Andrew Cole, as ambassador for the charity. Andrew, who had a kidney transplant just two years ago, made an official visit to University of Bristol yesterday (February 12),…
Read MoreRenal nurse donates her kidney to a stranger
Renal nurse donates her kidney to a stranger Maria Thompson 01 February 2019 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. Rachel Cox (48) runs a hospital renal unit where, every day she…
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