The Book of Nuggets set to drive fundraising to support research

Compiled by Juliet Solomon in memory of her mother Lady Judith Solomon, celebrities from the worlds of TV, film, sport, politics, literature, news and science have shared their wise words in this new book. With all proceeds going towards funding more research.

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My son’s transplant has given the whole family a new lease of life

8 December 2023

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I will never stop having hope that one day my dad will get the call for a kidney transplant

8 December 2023

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My daughter’s kidney transplant transformed our Christmas

7 December 2023

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6 December 2023

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It’s hard to accept that my son will need dialysis and then a transplant

6 December 2023

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New book to help children at Newcastle hospital facing kidney transplant

5 December 2023

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Peterborough’s community comes together for Cathedral Winter Walk

4 December 2023

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My daughter is a real ‘kidney warrior’ but Christmas is hard

4 December 2023

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Charlie transformed into a doll as part of child transplant campaign

1 December 2023

New lease of life for patients thanks to Kidney Beam

29 November 2023

The Book of Nuggets book launch. Image credit Matilda Baxendale-Kirby

Celebrity support for The Book of Nuggets set to drive charity fundraising

29 November 2023

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Children’s book creator inspired by own kidney journey

24 November 2023

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Why Alan is ‘walking all over’ kidney disease

23 November 2023

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Kidney care for kids: a World Children’s Day conversation with Dr Louise Oni

17 November 2023

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Charity welcomes potentially life-saving treatment

17 November 2023

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Patient experts help gain NICE approval for new IgA nephropathy treatment

14 November 2023

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Kidney disease and diabetes

14 November 2023

New trustee appointments at charity Kidney Research UK

9 November 2023

Proud reflections after six years as trustee

8 November 2023

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6 November 2023

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New research offers hope of revolutionising approaches to monitoring kidney health

5 December 2023

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Parliamentary focus on plight of transplant patients from minority backgrounds

5 December 2023

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A novel tool for predicting disease progression and treatment response in nephrotic syndrome

4 December 2023

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NURTuRE Showcase 2023: driving progress through collaboration

30 November 2023

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Do chemical changes to kidney DNA cause diabetic kidney disease?

29 November 2023

Exploring rare kidney diseases: insights from the world’s largest registry – RaDaR

21 November 2023

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Kidney transplantation in older adults: new research highlights need for social support

20 November 2023

Charity welcomes potentially life-saving treatment

17 November 2023

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New study confirms Kidney Beam physical activity digital health programme improves mental health and self-management in kidney patients

14 November 2023

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