Re-opening of Cardiff Transplant Unit – Q&A for patients and families 19:00-20:00, Tuesday 7 July 2020 Kidney Wales Community Facebook Group Following the Coronavirus outbreak in March 2020, most UK […]
No change to shielding guidance in Wales
Following the three-weekly review of lockdown measures by Welsh Government, on 22 June the Deputy Chief Medical Officer made a statement which confirmed there are no changes to the shielding […]
Save money on your energy bills!
Western Power Distribution offers the Power Up! Service to its customers in Wales. Power Up advice hubs help customers to save money on their energy bills and keep warm. For […]
Covid-19 Kidney Patient Newsletters – Available to Download
Leading kidney charities, Kidney Care UK, Kidney Wales and the Paul Popham Fund have collaborated with the Welsh Renal Clinical Network and the Welsh Kidney Research Unit to co-produce the […]
People with kidney disease to be priority for Coronavirus vaccine!
The UK Government’s Health and Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock MP, made a statement on Coronavirus on 18 June, which provided a promising up-date on progress towards testing and manufacturing […]
Kidney Wales launch virtual fundraising event
Kidney Wales has made the difficult decision to cancel the 10K and 2K Fun Run on its 35th anniversary in the best interests of health and safety for our runners, […]
Local Heroes take on Epic Challenge!
A team of local sport development officers took on a variety of epic challenges throughout May in support of their colleague and friend Ania who is awaiting a Kidney transplant. […]
Q&A Dr Mike Stephens – Key Messages
“Thank you once again, informative and helped make things clearer so we can make informed decisions.” On 9 June, Dr Mike Stephens, Consultant Transplant Surgeon at the University Hospital […]
Face coverings for kidney patients!
The World Health Organisation’s latest guidance is to wear face coverings on public transport and public areas/locations where social distancing is difficult. The Welsh Government is following this updated advice […]
“Through the darkest moments we share the light.”
Dominic Morgan suffered from chronic kidney disease as a result of his type 1 diabetes. He shares his story with us. My name is Dominic, I’m a 41-year-old, simultaneous pancreas/kidney […]