The vaccine rollout has been a great success, but there is growing evidence that current vaccines give much less protection to people who have a weakened immune response due to a specific health condition or because they receive certain treatments. Kidney Care UK are part…
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Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer is cancer that starts in the kidneys, which are part of your body’s urinary system. Kidney cancer develops when abnormal cells in either of the kidneys start to divide and grow in an uncontrolled way. Cancer Research UK (CR UK) has information on Kidney…
Read ArticleCAHN’s COVID-19 related videos
The Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) works across organisations to influence the health and well being of the Caribbean and African Community. Please click the link below to see their COVID-19 related videos :
Read ArticleHOME DIALYSIS CAMPAIGN
In September 2020 the NKF hosted a webinar, discussing home dialysis during Covid-19. During the webinar, it was revealed that patients who dialysed at home were at a substantially lower risk of contracting and dying of Covid-19, compared to people who dialysed in a hospital. The…
Read ArticleChristmas Recipes
Kidney Care UK have provided on their website some recipes for traditional Christmas food for kidney patients. To access Kidney Care UK’s Christmas recipes please click the following link:
Read ArticleSkin care
Dermatology is the study and treatment of a wide range of skin conditions from minor but irritating conditions like fungal infections to serious conditions such as skin cancer. Royal Free London (RFL) The dermatology team at the Royal Free London provides care for adults and…
Read ArticleKidney Care UK Booklets
Kidney Care UK have a large range of kidney health related booklets available to download or order, available by clicking the following link:
Read ArticleBook by Michael Wise
This is a piece written by Michael Wise promoting a very interesting book he wrote called “On the Toss of a Coin”. The book contains his reflections on what has been the effect of his journey through illness (including kidney disease):
Read ArticleOrgan Donation and Your Beliefs
We understand that you may have questions about whether your faith or beliefs affect your ability to become an organ donor. The NHS Organ Donation website has a section giving the perspective on organ donation of the major religions. This is available by clicking the…
Read ArticleRFL Haemodialysis Booklet
The Royal Free has produced a booklet, to help prepare patients to start haemodialysis: .
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