Archive for October 2022
Former pro footballer Wayne takes on kidney disease
Former pro footballer Wayne takes on kidney disease 28 October 2022 As a former professional footballer, Wayne Andrews, 44, was used to his body being at peak fitness. After retiring from the game in 2009, he became a personal trainer specialising in strength and conditioning and works with celebrities including former England football stars Andy Cole and…
Read MoreScientific proof of the importance of supporting researchers following a career break
Scientific proof of the importance of supporting researchers following a career break 26 October 2022 Kidney Research UK, in collaboration with the Daphne Jackson Trust, fund a Fellowship programme tailored for those returning to work after a career break. These Fellowships come with mentor support and specific training courses to turbo charge the recipient’s career.…
Read MoreKidney patient using TikTok to raise awareness
Kidney patient using TikTok to raise awareness 25 October 2022 Like many people when they get diagnosed with kidney disease, Darren Daniel felt worried and anxious about his condition, and wasn’t sure where to turn for help and advice. In 2017, Darren had started to display some worrying symptoms but put it down to working…
Read MoreChange is even more urgent now.
Change is even more urgent now. 20 October 2022 2021/22, a year when we built back from the toughest of times, re-launched our research programme, innovated and moved forward at pace with our plans. We brought together world experts in Alport syndrome, a rare kidney condition, to accelerate discovery. We held our first funding competition…
Read MoreImproving quality of life in CKD: what can we learn from patient experiences?
Improving quality of life in CKD: what can we learn from patient experiences? 18 October 2022 A team of researchers across the UK and EU have reviewed symptom and quality of life data from almost 200,000 patients globally, to explore how this information might help support patient management. Quality of life remains a major concern…
Read MoreEvusheld vigil announcement for Covid-19 patient campaign
Evusheld vigil announcement for Covid-19 patient campaign 17 October 2022 A campaign calling for immunocompromised people to be able to access a treatment which could help protect them from getting Covid-19 will culminate with a vigil in Parliament Square on Wednesday 26 October. A proportion of kidney patients, especially among those with kidney transplants, remain…
Read MoreA work event changes kidney patient Billie’s life
A work event changes kidney patient Billie’s life 13 October 2022 Billie had never met anyone with a kidney condition before she went along to a presentation given by Kidney Research UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service earlier this year. Developing kidney failure after other medical complications Billie, 35, an employee at the Ombudsman, developed…
Read MoreThe Financial Ombudsman Service supports a fairer deal for kidney patients
The Financial Ombudsman Service supports a fairer deal for kidney patients 13 October 2022 Kidney Research UK has been chosen to be the charity partner to the Financial Ombudsman Service under its Giving Something Back initiative. The two organisations will work together to raise awareness of kidney disease and raise money to transform treatments so…
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