Coronavirus
New results highlight the need for immunosuppressed patients to remain cautious
New results highlight the need for immunosuppressed patients to remain cautious 16 July 2021 Preliminary results from the first UK study investigating how well Covid-19 vaccines work in kidney transplant patients suggest that transplant patients have a weaker antibody response to both the Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines than healthy individuals. With this week’s Government announcements…
Read MoreTransplant report confirms more kidney patients face agonising wait for life-changing operations
Transplant report confirms more kidney patients face agonising wait for life-changing operations 15 July 2021 The impact of the pandemic on kidney patients’ prospects of a transplant has been highlighted in the annual activity report released today by the National Health Blood and Transplant Service (NHSBT). With transplant operations temporarily suspended in a number of centres in the last year and…
Read MoreEastleigh family gives hope to others after their kidney patient mum defied Covid
Eastleigh family gives hope to others after their kidney patient mum defied Covid 14 July 2021 A family is celebrating the recovery of their mum whose kidney was removed, then surgery for a blocked intestine, followed by a battle against Covid-19 in intensive care – all in less than a year. Alison Bennett, 59, who has polycystic…
Read MoreWe remain concerned about ‘easing lockdown’ for kidney patients
We remain concerned about ‘easing lockdown’ for kidney patients 14 July 2021 Following the announcements confirming most lockdown restrictions will be eased in England and Scotland on Monday 19 July, we realise that many kidney patients will be feeling even more anxious. Although hospital numbers are low at the moment, the number of cases in…
Read MoreKidney experts meet to discuss how best to protect kidney patients from Covid-19
Kidney experts meet to discuss how best to protect kidney patients from Covid-19 17 June 2021 On Thursday 17 June, kidney doctors and scientists gathered online to share and discuss the very latest research working out how best to protect kidney patients from Covid-19. At the webinar, hosted by the UK Kidney Association, the British Transplant Society, the Royal Society of Medicine and Kidney…
Read MoreAn update on funding research from Sandra Currie
An update on funding research from Sandra Currie 01 April 2021 The past year has been a challenging one but thanks to your support we are ending our financial year in a positive and stable position. In her Easter message, our chief executive Sandra explains how we are beginning to fund new research once again.…
Read MoreKidney Research UK joins charity Covid-19 vaccine drive for people with underlying health conditions
Kidney Research UK joins charity Covid-19 vaccine drive for people with underlying health conditions 14 March 2021 Kidney Research UK has signed an open letter with health charities across the UK to encourage people with long-term health conditions and their carers to come forward for their Covid-19 vaccine. Alongside others with certain medical conditions, people with…
Read MoreNew study will reveal how well Covid-19 vaccines protect dialysis patients
New study will reveal how well Covid-19 vaccines protect dialysis patients 03 March 2021 Kidney Research UK, the National Kidney Federation (NKF), Kidney Wales and the PKD Charity have joined forces to fund a new research study to discover how well Covid-19 vaccines work in people who go to hospital for their dialysis treatment (haemodialysis).…
Read MoreProtect us from Covid-19 – plea from a kidney patient
Protect us from Covid-19 – plea from a kidney patient 24 February 2021 Farah Mulla has lived more than a decade with lupus nephritis, experiencing huge challenges with her condition and treatment, including recently contracting Covid-19. The 29-year-old from Hackney in East London is anxious that kidney patients are prioritised when it comes to being protected from the pandemic. Farah has welcomed news of the new clinical trial…
Read MoreComing out the other side from Covid-19
Coming out the other side from Covid-19 22 February 2021 Farhan Narwaz had had less than a year to get used to relying on dialysis to survive when he contracted COVID-19. Despite his best preparations, the 34 year old pharmacist from Sutton Coldfield caught the virus and spent 23 days in hospital as a result. …
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