Posts by Amy
Multiple diseases can create a vicious circle
Multiple diseases can create a vicious circle 28 September 2023 Often, kidney disease doesn’t appear on its own – frequently people are living with other health conditions too. This combination can have a huge impact on people’s lives and sadly also impact on how long they live. For this reason helping people living with several…
Read MoreYour chance to get MPs to take next steps on kidney disease and mental health
Your chance to get MPs to take next steps on kidney disease and mental health 28 September 2023 Since launching our report into mental health and kidney disease earlier this year, we’ve been pushing away at our legislators’ doors to draw attention to our recommendations. Together with Centre for Mental Health, who wrote the report,…
Read MoreNew research offers hope for families living with genetics causes of kidney disease
New research offers hope for families living with genetics causes of kidney disease 26 September 2023 Problems with the structure and formation of the organs that make up our urinary system (including the kidneys and bladder) are an important cause of kidney failure in children. Although some of the changes in genetic information that can…
Read MoreMum says it’s vital those from ethnic minority backgrounds consider organ donation.
Mum says it’s vital those from ethnic minority backgrounds consider organ donation. 22 September 2023 Karen Bahia’s four-year-old son Harvey had a kidney transplant in May, following an agonising two and a half year wait for a suitable donor. Karen, 35, was told at her 20 week scan that Harvey’s kidneys were an abnormal size…
Read MoreMeet the Hartlepool child who’s named her new kidney George
Meet the Hartlepool child who’s named her new kidney George 19 September 2023 A Hartlepool family are reflecting on the gift of life that has made an enormous difference to their lives this Organ Donation Week. Gavin Lancaster and his wife Becky were left devastated when their daughter Poppy’s first kidney transplant failed, but a…
Read MoreDriving Discoveries 2023: making it count
Driving Discoveries 2023: making it count 15 September 2023 We are delighted to report back from another highly successful year for Driving Discoveries! 148 researchers, healthcare professionals, patients and members of the Kidney Research UK team met in Leeds for our much-anticipated annual conference, dedicated to showcasing the latest advances in kidney science while promoting…
Read MoreCovid-19 autumn vaccine programme
Covid-19 autumn vaccine programme 13 September 2023 After the identification of a new Covid-19 variant, BA.2.86, health officials have brought forward this year’s autumn flu and Covid-19 vaccine programmes. Although BA.2.86 is not classified as a variant of concern, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have recommended speeding up the autumn vaccine programme as a…
Read MoreSuper show of political support
Super show of political support 13 September 2023 Thank you so much to the hundreds of supporters who contacted their MPs and encouraged them to attend our Westminster reception on Monday 11 September. The parliamentary launch The event was the parliamentary launch of our report warning that kidney disease has become a public health emergency…
Read MoreWorld Club Basketball Tournament helps to raise awareness of kidney disease
World Club Basketball Tournament helps to raise awareness of kidney disease 12 September 2023 Basketball players from around the world descended on Hastings last weekend to take part in the World Club Basketball Tournament. Brought together by event organiser and kidney transplant recipient Eric Douglin, the tournament was an opportunity to raise awareness of kidney…
Read MoreGetting political buy-in to kidney disease
Getting political buy-in to kidney disease 07 September 2023 On Monday 11 September we are hosting a parliamentary reception, providing the kidney community with the chance to speak directly to politicians and decision makers who influence and shape government policy. This Westminster event is a key milestone since the publication of our report warning that…
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