Kidney Research UK
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We are the leading kidney research charity in the UK. Kidney disease ends here 💜 📸 Tag us in your photo 🤝Join in with #TeamKidney
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📊 An interesting new report from @Kidney_Research reveals the hidden burden of rare kidney diseases 💡 The publication sets out 14 key recommendations to drive change in health policy and research: https://t.co/lVHu9ChVep
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New Study: We are evaluating a new illness-related distress measure in people with #CKD. Please consider taking part in our online study if you: ✅ Have any stage of CKD ✅ Living in UK ✅ 18 years + For more information and to take part, please click : https://t.co/YpfHmbRcIj
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We were pleased to see the Budget announcement today which included new investment in health, the NHS, and research. The Budget announced £300 million of additional capital investment in NHS technology to boost productivity, support staff, and improve patient outcomes. It
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We’re delighted the Government is extending the #RareDiseasesFramework for another year. Our recent report ‘Collectively common: the devastating impact of rare kidney diseases in the UK’ found there are an estimated 160,000 people living with a #RareKidneyDisease in the UK. Many
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A report about the impact of rare kidney diseases in the UK including diagnosis delays and waits for new treatments.
UK RARE DISEASES FRAMEWORK EXTENDED BY 1 YEAR! This is a crucial opportunity to shape the future of rare conditions policy. We will work to bring together the collective voices of people with lived experience who know best how the system needs to change. https://t.co/ON1N8WbTu7
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We're excited to share that our film on living donation from the Make Your Mark campaign has been entered for the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026. We need your votes to shine a spotlight on the life-saving impact of living kidney donation. Last year, along with the charity
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Course number 440 in Scotland on my Scottish Kidney Golf Challenge for Kidney Research UK was a visit to play St Boswells Golf Course 🏌️♂️⛳️🏴 Full review here: https://t.co/DwzyoUt2Mk
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Great to see the release of Scotland's new Life Sciences Strategy setting out bold ambitions for innovation and health. Looking forward to seeing how this strategy will improve kidney health in Scotland. #ScotGov #KidneyHealth #LifeSciences #Policy
A new plan to make Scotland’s Life Sciences sector a £25 billion industry by 2035 was launched by Business Minister @RichardLochhead. Kick-started with £1 million of @scotgov investment, it will encourage innovation and collaboration. Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/Z2eKl8VLWP
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"The only downside for me is that I can’t do it again, donating a kidney has been one of the best things I’ve ever done." Discover how Tracey found the kidney donation process and how she is still making the most of life by visiting our website below💜 https://t.co/Ho3bTc92Cu
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Children with rare kidney disease are missing more than half the school year — every year. I attended this week’s Parliamentary launch of Collectively Common, the new report on the devastating impact of rare kidney diseases in the UK, in my capacity as a trustee of Kidney
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We were proud to host the parliamentary launch of our new report on rare kidney diseases at a roundtable in the House of Commons this week. A huge thank you to @StuartAndrew MP for hosting and to our incredible speakers: Health Minister @zubirahmed, Dame June Raine, George
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We were invited to visit Dr Vasilis Kosmoliaptsis, and his team, at the University of Cambridge to speak about their work. Vasilis is a Professor Michael Nicholson grant awardee and is investigating if tiny, bioengineered drug packages can block inflammation and reduce damage to
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We were proud to host the parliamentary launch of our new report on rare kidney diseases at a roundtable in the House of Commons this week. A huge thank you to @StuartAndrew MP for hosting and to our incredible speakers: Health Minister @zubirahmed, Dame June Raine, George
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🚀 Join us for the Kidney Research Showcase Day! 🗓️ Mon 8 Dec 2025 | ⏰ 10am–4pm 📍 Space Park Leicester Hear the latest research, share ideas & help shape the future of kidney research. 🎟️ Register now: https://t.co/BP4goWyFw0
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Please vote for @DonateaKidneyUK 🎬
We’re excited to share that our film 'Is it inside you to save a life?' has been entered for the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026, shining a spotlight on the life-saving impact of living kidney donation, and we need YOUR vote 💜 https://t.co/7cFz3dYXBn
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We’re excited to share @DonateaKidneyUK (our collab with @Kidney_Research ) 'Is it inside you to save a life?' has been entered for @SmileyCFA Film Awards 2026. We'd love it if you could vote for it to further promote awareness of #livingkidneydonation
https://t.co/4Lr4ubvab6
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The Smiley Charity Film Awards is the world’s biggest campaign to promote cause-based films. Nearly half a million members of the public have voted in the…
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Did you know that more men than women start treatment for kidney failure? This International Men's Day we’re sharing some powerful quotes from Nigel and Annie’s story. They shared Nigel’s experience of being diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and are now
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Per Lundgren’s life was transformed when his younger brother, Johan, donated a kidney to him in 2009. Per says: “When I woke up, I didn’t have to think about dialysis anymore. I felt normal again. I know that life gives no guarantees, but I’ve already had 16 wonderful years.
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This #WorldDiabetesDay remember Jess and Sarah Jane's stories. They both needed life-saving double kidney and pancreas transplants due to complications from diabetes. Confirm your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register. #OrganDonation
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Today we are wishing Sarah, from Sussex, who received a kidney transplant over 19 yrs ago, the founder, ShareYourWishes a Happy Birthday!💞 Sarah, who despite having a full time job works tirelessly behind the scenes on ShareYourWishes every single day. https://t.co/cV9rgoMPPd
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This World Diabetes Day we are shining a light on the link between diabetes and kidney disease, and we need your help to spread the word. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure in the UK with almost one in five people living with diabetes needing kidney treatment in
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