Kidney Care UK and pharmacists sound the alarm on ibuprofen and kidney health
A Kidney Care UK survey has found that three quarters of people living with kidney disease were not aware that certain over-the-counter pain medications like ibuprofen can affect the kidneys. Working with the National Pharmacy Association, we are urging patients to be aware of the risks of NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
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NICE releases draft guidance recommending against use of new drug for IgA nephropathy (IgAN)
NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) have recommended sparsentan, a new drug for IgA nephropathy (IgAN), is not made available on the NHS for patients with this kidney condition. This is a draft recommendation and may change once the consultation process is complete.
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AI tool detects diabetes-related kidney disease risk years before symptoms appear
Researchers at the University of Dundee have used AI to detect if people with diabetes are at risk of developing chronic kidney disease years before symptoms emerge or current tests are able to detect problems. This innovative approach could help people access treatment and support earlier, potentially delaying the progress of kidney disease.
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Get involved with World Kidney Day 2025
World Kidney Day is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our kidneys. On Thursday 13 March 2025, help us bring millions of people together to share the message that kidneys matter.
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US woman recovering well after gene-edited pig kidney transplant
A 53 year old woman in America is feeling well over three months after receiving a gene-edited pig kidney. She is the third kidney recipient of this sort of genetically-edited animal transplant and is now the longest living person to have undergone the procedure.
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Kidney Care UK partners with UK Power Networks and Asthma + Lung and Warm Welcome
Kidney Care UK has launched a new partnership with UK Power Network and charities Asthma + Lung and Warm Welcome to provide much-needed emergency support during power cuts for people receiving dialysis at home and other groups who rely on electricity for their medical needs.
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Coronation Street storyline misses opportunity to raise awareness of kidney disease
We are concerned that Coronation Street's recent transplantation storyline misrepresents the reality of living with chronic kidney disease and could have a detrimental effect on the public understanding of the condition.
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Government reforms to the NHS must benefit people living with kidney disease
Kidney Care UK responds to the government's wide-ranging plan to improve the NHS and pledge to cut waiting lists for NHS treatment in England.
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New treatment recommended for anaemia in adults on dialysis
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence have recommended a new treatment called Vadadustat as an option for treating anaemia caused by chronic kidney disease in adults on dialysis.
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British Transplant Games coming to Oxford in 2025
Athletes with transplants of all abilities, from age three to over 80, will compete at the 2025 Westfield Health British Transplant Games next summer in Oxford.
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Kidney Care UK and South East Water: working together to support kidney patients
Kidney Care UK and South East Water are joining forces to make sure vulnerable people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can access the vital support they need.
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New trial aims to improve health of people with kidney disease
The first patients have been in enrolled in a new international trial which will investigate if combining a new drug with existing treatments can reduce the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progressing, as well as lessen the risk of patients suffering heart failure and death from cardiovascular disease.
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Northern Ireland home dialysis energy reimbursement update
Following successful campaigning from Kidney Care UK reimbursement payments are now being made to people in Northern Ireland who are undergoing home peritoneal dialysis treatment.
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One in four people not aware of the main signs of chronic kidney disease
New data released this week by Kidney Care UK has revealed an alarming lack of knowledge about the main signs of chronic kidney disease (CKD) with one in four (27%) people unable to identify the seven main signs of a loss of kidney function.
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Celebrating our Bloody Amazing Kidneys with our new awareness campaign
Today is the launch of our new Bloody Amazing Kidneys campaign to help identify those most at risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), and encourage them to be tested.
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Make your voice heard: PREM 2024!
The annual Patient Reported Experience Measure (PREM) survey is open until 11 November 2024. Your anonymous feedback helps lead to improvements and lets your unit know what you think they are doing well.
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Organ Donation Week 2024: how to get involved
Marking 30 years of the Organ Donation Register, this Organ Donation Week (23-29 September) is a chance to celebrate the lives changed by donation and encourage people to register their organ donation decision.
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Women's record-setting charity tandem ride raises thousands
Local NHS worker Hannah Fawcett and local bicycle instructor and mechanic Ede Harrison set a new women's tandem Land's End to John O'Groats record and have raised over £3,500 for Kidney Care UK.
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Charity horse ride challenge to support kidney patients
On 14 September Putney resident Millie Wenham rode 10 miles dressed as Mary Poppins to raise money for Kidney Care UK as part of the Wimbledon Village Stables 50th Sponsored Horse Ride.
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Kidney Care UK responds to the Investigation of the National Health Service in England
Kidney Care UK responds to the Investigation of the National Health Service in England, Lord Darzi's independent investigation into the state of the NHS.
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New programme to improve care for kidney patients
A pilot programme aiming to improve patient care for people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) has been positively reviewed and could be rolled out elsewhere in the UK.
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NHS England update on universal commitment to dialysis transport
Kidney Care UK welcomes the update and letter from NHS England (NHSE) to request Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) to implement a universal transport offer for haemodialysis patients. Haemodialysis patients make around 312 journeys a year to receive this life sustaining treatment.