September 2020

During the month of October 2020, Kidney Care UK are inviting people with kidney disease to complete the annual PREM – Patient Reported Experiences Measure – survey.  The survey data […]

In response to the global challenge, posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, UKKW will deliver a series of educational sessions using a virtual platform held over a two week period, starting […]

With government announcements last night of new guidance for the UK Nations, Kidney Care UK has published up-dated Coronavirus guidance for people with kidney disease.  Read the guidance here: https://www.kidneycareuk.org/news-and-campaigns/coronavirus-advice/ […]

In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, Kidney Wales purchased re-usable face coverings for our Kidney Community, for use during the pandemic.   The face coverings were provided free of charge […]

In August 2020, Pembrokeshire couple, Rob and Christine Thomas, became the first live transplant pair to undergo surgery at the University Hospital of Wales since lock down ended. In 2010 […]

Caerphilly County has gone into lockdown, becoming the first county in Wales to face tougher restrictions following a spike in Covid-19 cases. No-one is allowed to leave the county without […]

This week we mark Organ Donation Week, encouraging people to make and record a decision about organ donation, and to share that with their families and friends. Read Ceri’s incredible […]

On 2 September 2020, a virtual conference for Welsh kidney patients created a space to share expert information and insight as we try to find our way in a post-COVID […]

Statistics from Kidney Care UK indicate that in the UK approximately 3,000 kidney transplants take place every year but around 5,000 people are still waiting.  8 out of 10 people […]

Following the pause to shielding on 16 August, many kidney patients are facing decisions about whether it is safe to return to the work place or school.  Information is available […]