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The National Kidney Federation appears in book marking 100 years of royal and parliamentary leadership

The National Kidney Federation appears in book marking 100 years of royal and parliamentary leadership

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Published: 9th June, 2026

Updated: 15th June, 2026

Author: Chloe Ainsworth

Prescription Charges for Kidney Patients: Have Your Say

Prescription Charges for Kidney Patients: Have Your Say

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Published: 4th June, 2026

Author: Sharney Warren

‘She gave us our family back’ NKF Helpline Advisor, Linda Pickering, retires after more than 30 years of supporting kidney patients

‘She gave us our family back’ NKF Helpline Advisor, Linda Pickering, retires after more than 30 years of supporting kidney patients

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Published: 7th May, 2026

Author: Sharney Warren

Martin Vickers MP Engages with Kidney Patients During Visit to Grimsby Renal Unit

Martin Vickers MP Engages with Kidney Patients During Visit to Grimsby Renal Unit

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Published: 23rd March, 2026

Updated: 25th March, 2026

Author: Sharney Warren

Shadow Health Minister Engages with Kidney Patients to Hear Frontline Experiences of Renal Care

Shadow Health Minister Engages with Kidney Patients to Hear Frontline Experiences of Renal Care

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Published: 12th February, 2026

Author: Sharney Warren

A Bolder, Braver Approach for Organ Donation In the UK

A Bolder, Braver Approach for Organ Donation In the UK

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Published: 21st January, 2026

Author: Joe Rutter

Threshold Increase Offers Hope for Greater Approval of Innovative Kidney Disease Treatments

Threshold Increase Offers Hope for Greater Approval of Innovative Kidney Disease Treatments

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Published: 3rd December, 2025

Author: Sharney Warren

Look Beyond The Bias

Look Beyond The Bias

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Published: 5th November, 2025

Updated: 6th November, 2025

Author: Joe Rutter

Kidney Charities Call on No.10 to Take Urgent Action on Kidney Disease

Kidney Charities Call on No.10 to Take Urgent Action on Kidney Disease

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Published: 23rd October, 2025

Updated: 30th October, 2025

Author: Sharney Warren

Organ Donation Faith Messaging Guidance

Organ Donation Faith Messaging Guidance

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Published: 20th October, 2025

Updated: 30th October, 2025

Author: Joe Rutter

Harrow Mayor Honours Organ Donors

Harrow Mayor Honours Organ Donors

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Published: 25th September, 2025

Author: Sharney Warren

Open Letter: Kidney Disease Prevention Under the Ten-Year Plan

Open Letter: Kidney Disease Prevention Under the Ten-Year Plan

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Published: 24th September, 2025

Author: Sharney Warren

The NKF Gets £5K Grant Following A Public Vote

The NKF Gets £5K Grant Following A Public Vote

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Published: 21st August, 2025

Author: Sharney Warren

‘Diagnosis Connect’ to Support Patients from Point of Diagnosis

‘Diagnosis Connect’ to Support Patients from Point of Diagnosis

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Published: 18th July, 2025

Author: Sharney Warren

Team enfinium Conquers Total Warrior Challenge for Charity

Team enfinium Conquers Total Warrior Challenge for Charity

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Published: 3rd July, 2025

Updated: 7th July, 2025

Author: Sharney Warren

NKF reaction to the NHS 10-Year Health Plan for England

NKF reaction to the NHS 10-Year Health Plan for England

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Published: 3rd July, 2025

Author: Sharney Warren

Team enfinium Prepare to Tackle the Total Warrior Challenge for Charity

Team enfinium Prepare to Tackle the Total Warrior Challenge for Charity

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Published: 16th June, 2025

Updated: 17th June, 2025

Author: Joe Rutter

Kidney Charity Unveils its Manifesto for the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

Kidney Charity Unveils its Manifesto for the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

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Published: 9th June, 2025

Updated: 12th June, 2025

Author: Joe Rutter

Kidney Technologies on the Horizon

Kidney Technologies on the Horizon

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Published: 6th June, 2025

Author: Joe Rutter

Innovative Kidney Disease Screening Project Aims to Tackle Health Inequalities

Innovative Kidney Disease Screening Project Aims to Tackle Health Inequalities

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Published: 29th May, 2025

Updated: 2nd March, 2026

Author: Joe Rutter

WHO says Yes: Kidney Health is a Global Priority

WHO says Yes: Kidney Health is a Global Priority

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Published: 27th May, 2025

Author: Sharney Warren

Australian Cricket Star Speaks About Living with Chronic Kidney Disease

Australian Cricket Star Speaks About Living with Chronic Kidney Disease

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Published: 21st May, 2025

Author: Sharney Warren

Parliamentary Summit Looks At Ways to Save the NHS Millions and to Give A Better Quality of Life to Kidney Patients

Parliamentary Summit Looks At Ways to Save the NHS Millions and to Give A Better Quality of Life to Kidney Patients

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Published: 20th May, 2025

Author: Sharney Warren

NKF Welcomes Prescription Freeze

NKF Welcomes Prescription Freeze

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Published: 29th April, 2025

Author: Sharney Warren

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  • Progress on Home Dialysis Highlighted at the APPKG Meeting

    Progress on Home Dialysis Highlighted at the APPKG Meeting

  • Understanding positive and negative experiences of healthcare: The Medical Dismissal Study

  • The National Kidney Federation appears in book marking 100 years of royal and parliamentary leadership

    The National Kidney Federation appears in book marking 100 years of royal and parliamentary leadership

  • Share Your Experiences of Working Whilst on Dialysis and/or Your Experiences of Being Unemployed and Dialysing

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  • Sexual relationship in kidney failure for men

    Sexual relationship in kidney failure for men information leaflet

  • Can Kidney Patients eat fruit and vegetables

    Can Kidney Patients eat fruit and vegetables

    Can Kidney Patients eat fruit and vegetables information leaflet

  • Medication for immunosuppression and prevention of infections in kidney patients

    Medication for immunosuppression and prevention of infections in kidney patients

    Medication for immunosuppression and prevention of infections in kidney patients

  • Pain in Kidney or Urine Diseases

    Pain in Kidney or Urine Diseases

    Pain is one of the more common reasons to go to a doctor.

  • Chronic kidney disease

    Chronic kidney disease

    Kidney disease is a term used by doctors to include any abnormality of the kidneys, even if there is only very slight damage.

  • Fistula Care

    Fistula Care

    Care of your fistula information leaflet

  • Acute kidney injury

    Acute kidney injury

    What is acute kidney injury? information leaflet

  • Small or Single Kidney

    Small or Single Kidney

    The kidneys play an important role controlling the amount of water in the body.

  • Healthy eating for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) Stages 1 to 3

    Chronic Kidney disease is a long – term condition where the kidneys do not work well. It does not usually cause symptoms until later stages. CKD is normally found at earlier stages by blood and urine tests. Your GP can tell you what stage of kidney disease you have.

  • Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease

    Don’t panic! We explain what CKD Stage 3 means for you and how you can keep your kidneys healthy.

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