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Your 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,…

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Super 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…

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Getting 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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First itch treatment for haemodialysis patients recommended for approval by NICE

First itch treatment for haemodialysis patients recommended for approval by NICE 17 April 2023 For the first time, a treatment specifically licensed to treat pruritus (distressing, itchy skin) has been recommended for approval by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in their draft guidance today. Difelikefalin, which is administered during dialysis,  would…

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Government welcomes our Scottish kidney report

Government welcomes our Scottish kidney report 08 March 2023 The Scottish Government has responded positively to our policy report ‘Changing the future for chronic kidney disease in Scotland’ and has committed to do more to support kidney patients in Scotland. Our report published last year made a number of recommendations for the Scottish Government, including…

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Northern Ireland legislation offers more hope to transplant patients

Northern Ireland legislation offers more hope to transplant patients 01 March 2023 New legislation has been passed to allow an opt-out organ donation system to be implemented in Northern Ireland, bringing greater hope to people on the transplant waiting list. The law was named after six-year-old Dáithí Mac Gabhann, who needs a heart transplant. The…

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NICE U-turn gives kidney patients much needed Covid-19 treatment

NICE U-turn gives kidney patients much needed Covid-19 treatment 22 February 2023 Kidney Research UK has welcomed the revised decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to continue access to sotrovimab (Xevudy) for the treatment of kidney disease patients who are at high risk of progressing to severe Covid-19. What is…

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Kidney disease can be life-changing

Kidney disease can be life-changing 27 January 2023 Kidney Research UK volunteer Melany Gray wants to make a difference. She hopes that by sharing her story, she can help to persuade the Scottish Government to create a national strategy to combat chronic kidney disease (CKD). Melany Grey The effect of a long-term condition Melany has…

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