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 […]
Up-dated Coronavirus guidance from Kidney Care UK
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/ […]
Kidney Wales Face Coverings – Out Of Stock
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 […]
Post-lockdown living donor pair celebrate Organ Donation Week 2020
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 local lock down – advice for people who have been shielding
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 […]
Organ Donation Week 2020 – Ceri’s Story
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 […]
COVID-19 – the ‘new normal’ for kidney patients
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 […]
Organ Donation Week 2020 – a conversation that could save a life
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 […]
Decisions, decisions: is it safe to return to work or school?
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 […]
Female kidney patients invited to participate in research into pregnancy choices with kidney disease
The Welsh Kidney Research Unit is leading a research study, pregnancy choices with kidney disease – to learn more about women’s experiences of kidney disease, decisions about having children and […]