The NHS in England today annouced that every patient who needs kidney dialysis will be entitled to from free transport to and from vital hospital appointments. New rules will also come into place to make it simpler for other patients to get free transport, including…
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Ali Shendi from Egypt, came to London to apply for an International Society of Nephrology (ISN) fellowship at the Royal Free London hospital back in 2014/2015. We were pleased to hear that with the help and knowledge passed on to him from the Royal Free…
Read ArticleThe 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…
Read ArticleKidney 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…
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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 :
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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…
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COVID-19 vaccines are safe after approval and clinicians strongly recommend renal patients to have the vaccination when it is offered. The physical vulnerabilities that are associated with renal failure and its treatment make it important to protect yourself. If you have any concerns, please talk…
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From the 1st of January 2021, the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) will be replaced by the UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC). Current EHIC holders will still have access to necessary healthcare in EU countries until the card’s expiry date, at which point they…
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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 ArticleDermatology 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…
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