Posts by Rosie Loft
Research project to find gold standard mental health support for kidney patients
Research project to find gold standard mental health support for kidney patients 13 May 2021 One in three kidney patients are thought to suffer with depression and anxiety due to the struggle of complex health needs. Now, a team of researchers funded by Kidney Research UK are looking into the mental health support available at…
Read MoreDialyse to live, don’t live to dialyse
Dialyse to live, don’t live to dialyse 12 May 2021 A Tesco manager says the mental battle with kidney disease can be as tough as the physical one. Paul Matthews, the frozen supply manager at Tesco HQ, has dialysed for 20 of his 55 years and has had three kidney transplants. “My consultant said dialyse…
Read MoreSharing memories of happy-go-lucky dad
Sharing memories of happy-go-lucky dad 11 May 2021 Rebecca Bennett misses hearing her dad’s mobile phone ringtone which used to make her smile – the signature tune for Tranmere Rovers football club. However, she hopes memories of her happy-go-lucky football fan dad can be kept alive forever with a memory page raising money for life-saving…
Read MorePoor mental health has the ability to change the way you think
Poor mental health has the ability to change the way you think Blog by Sarah Green 11 May 2021 Sarah Green is a patient advocate who wants to see better mental health support for people with kidney disease. Here, Manchester-based Sarah, 33, writes a blog on how looking after our mental health is as important…
Read MoreWebinars focus on vaccine myths and misinformation in minority ethnic communities
Webinars focus on vaccine myths and misinformation in minority ethnic communities 06 May 2021 Faith leaders, doctors and volunteer peer educators joined forces for a myth-busting training webinar on Covid vaccine hesitancy among minority ethnic communities. Organised by Kidney Research UK, 19 of our peer educator volunteers took part in the event, aimed at raising…
Read MoreJack cycles from Scotland to London for life-saving research
Jack cycles from Scotland to London for life-saving research 01 May 2021 Jack Denby grew up knowing one day he would need a kidney transplant, so when his consultant told him the time to plan for this was getting closer, he took action and arranged a cycling event from Edinburgh to London to raise money…
Read MoreKirsten runs 100 minutes a day for our Captain Tom Challenge
Kirsten runs 100 minutes a day for our Captain Tom Challenge 30 April 2021 Critical care nurse Kirsten Smart ran for 100 minutes every day this week to raise money for research for our Captain Tom 100 challenge. “Captain Tom stepped up to help, taking on his famous walk to support the NHS Covid-19 appeal…
Read MoreAndrew lives life to the full to honour his kidney donor
Andrew lives life to the full to honour his kidney donor 23 April 2021 A British Transplant Games competitor makes sure every day counts as a mark of respect to the young man who saved his life. Andrew Dorrian’s health transformed after he had a kidney transplant. His donor was a 26-year-old who sadly died…
Read MoreLivestream your talents and challenges to raise funds!
Livestream your talents and challenges to raise funds! 16 April 2021 A kidney patient who has raised thousands of pounds for life-saving research is encouraging others to consider live streaming as a way to support Kidney Research UK while sharing talents, hobby, skills or events. Leanne, 37, of Glasgow has raised almost £6,000 for the…
Read MorePodcast series shines magic spotlight on transplants and sport
Podcast series shines magic spotlight on transplants and sport 06 April 2021 The grandson of the late Paul Daniels is creating some magic of his own through a podcast looking at the lighter side of life and also delving into the struggles of people living with kidney disease. Lewis with his grandad Paul and dad martin Cricket fan Lewis Daniels, who is on his second innings thanks to a kidney…
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