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Dad’s second opinion plea saves Luke’s life
Dad’s second opinion plea saves Luke’s life 18 June 2021 An East Lothian dad saved his son’s life by challenging a health diagnosis and urging the 23-year-old mechanic to get a second opinion. Michael Horne knew something was seriously wrong when he saw Luke’s skin turn grey and his face and feet become swollen and…
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 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…
Read MoreNew opt out organ donation law begins in Scotland
New opt out organ donation law begins in Scotland 26 March 2021 Scotland’s organ and tissue donation law changes to an ‘opt out’ system from today (26 March 2021). This means people are assumed to be potential organ donors after they die, rather than having to sign the register, or opt in, to be a donor. This ‘opt out’ system, also called deemed consent or presumed consent, means people need to sign the opt out register if they do not…
Read MoreNanny takes early retirement and whole family chip in to care for Kate when her kidneys failed after giving birth
Nanny takes early retirement and whole family chip in to care for Kate when her kidneys failed after giving birth 11 March 2021 A couple are sending a huge thanks to their amazing family who stepped in like superheroes to care for new mum Kate when her kidneys failed within minutes of giving birth to…
Read MoreAspiring young writer competition supports Kidney Research UK
Aspiring young writer competition supports Kidney Research UK 01 March 2021 Screen Your Story, an annual, prestigious writing competition, supported by British stars of the stage, screen and literary world, has chosen Kidney Research UK as its charity of the year. The annual event whose patrons include children’s author Michael Morpurgo, actress Patricia Hodge, Britain’s…
Read MoreKidney transplanted TikTok doc is making Covid science easy to understand
Kidney transplanted TikTok doc is making Covid science easy to understand 05 January 2021 A kidney transplant patient is making a name for himself on the social media platform TikTok by joining a team of young medics helping make Covid vaccine science easy to understand. Dr Will Budd is a clinical research doctor at Imperial…
Read MoreA tribute to Professor Donal O’Donoghue OBE
A tribute to Professor Donal O’Donoghue OBE 04 January 2021 We were very sad to hear that Professor Donal O’Donoghue OBE, passed away from Covid-19 on Sunday 3 January 2021. Our thoughts are with Donal’s friends, family, colleagues and patients. Donal was a highly respected figure in the kidney community, serving previously as president of both the British Renal Society and the Renal Association and most recently as chair…
Read MoreNew Year’s honours for charity ambassadors
New Year’s honours for charity ambassadors 31 December 2020 Kidney Research UK is celebrating after two of our ambassadors were named in the New Year Honours List for their work helping people with kidney disease. Eastenders actress Nina Wadia and volunteer Swaran Chowdhury have both been recognised for their voluntary work. Nina, who found fame…
Read MoreReflecting on 2020 – a year like no other
Reflecting on 2020 – a year like no other 29 December 2020 This year has been difficult for everyone, especially kidney patients and their families. But despite the challenges we’ve all faced – from shielding and isolation to events being cancelled and research funding taking a hit – there have also been plenty of achievements…
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