Kidney Care UK

05/11/2026

The Prepare for Kidney Care trial, led by the University of Bristol, has found that for many older people with kidney failure, preparing for dialysis is not always the only option. Researchers found that dialysis and conservative kidney management resulted in similar overall length and quality of life, meaning neither approach should be the default.

Our Policy Director, Fiona Loud, co-chaired the trial's Steering Committee and spoke at a webinar held by the International Society of Nephrology as a patient expert to ensure patient voices were at the heart of this important study. These findings give patients, families and healthcare teams valuable evidence to support more informed choices about treatment and we should work together to use these findings to inform our shared decisions and our flexible care plans. They give balance and evidence which we didn't have before.

Every person facing kidney failure deserves the information, support and confidence to choose the care that's right for them.

Read more about the study 👉 https://kidneycareuk.org/news-from-kidney-care-uk/new-research-dialysis-conservative-kidney-management/

05/11/2026

Thank you to John, Paul and everyone at Bournemouth Walking Football Club - 2019 for raising over £3,700 for Kidney Care UK! This incredible amount was raised at a walking football tournament and Kidney Care UK staff member Stefan was on hand at the cheque handover to celebrate their amazing efforts.

John and Paul both have a close connection with kidney disease, after Paul opted to donate his late son’s kidney to John. They, and the team, decided to raise money for Kidney Care UK inspired by their shared experiences of kidney disease.

Read about John’s story of living kidney donation 👉 https://kidneycareuk.org/kidney-disease-information/your-stories/johns-story-2/

Read Paul’s story of donating his son’s kidney ➡️ https://kidneycareuk.org/kidney-disease-information/your-stories/paul-and-andreas-story/

The biggest thanks to John, Paul and the incredible team for organising the event and for choosing to support Kidney Care UK! You are all incredible.

04/11/2026

Did you know there are different types of diabetes, each with different causes?

From type 1 diabetes, where the body stops producing insulin, to type 2 diabetes, the most common, to other rare forms, understanding the differences can help you recognise symptoms and access the right support.

Take a couple of minutes to learn more with Consultant Physician and Nephrologist Dr Andrew Frankel.

03/11/2026

Will your £1 ticket win a PS5 Pro Bundle or £1,000 cash?

This November, everyone who plays the Kidney Care UK Lottery at least once will be entered into our special Super Draw to win an incredible PS5 Pro Bundle or £1,000 cash. Plus, every ticket gives you the chance to win cash prizes from £25 to £25,000!

One of our recent £250 winners told us:
"It’s great knowing that taking part in the Kidney Care UK Lottery helps kidney patients and their families. I was absolutely thrilled when I found out I had won £250. I hardly win anything, so it was amazing!"

Enter by 28 November for a chance to win 👉 https://www.kidneycareuklottery.co.uk/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=1126

03/11/2026

Understanding the experiences and outcomes of people with kidney failure is key to improving care. The Scottish Renal Registry's 2026 annual report brings together data on treatment, services and patient outcomes to help inform and shape kidney care across Scotland.

Scottish Renal RegistryAnnual report 2026 A Management Information Statistics publication for Scotland Published 03 November 2026 (Latest release) Type Statistical report Author Public Health Scotland Healthcare audits See all releases About this release This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS)....

03/11/2026

Did you hear Lib on Jeremy Vine’s radio show yesterday? Lib talked about how difficult it is to manage her kidney failure symptoms, and she’s waiting for her second transplant. It was hard to hear how her dialysis is taking a toll on her and her family; including sharing how she had to schedule her dialysis around her own mother’s funeral. Our thoughts are with Lib and her family following their loss.

Kidney disease is common, can affect anyone and there is no cure, but you do not need to face this alone. If like Lib you need support, we are

You can contact us for support via [email protected] by calling 0808 801 00 00 or by visiting our website 👉 www.kidneycareuk.org/get-support

Thank you to Jeremy, Dr Sarah Jarvis and all of the callers for taking the time to share experiences and to help raise awareness. The episode will be available for the next 29 days, and you can catch Lib from 1 hour 25 minutes ➡️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0033f1p

02/11/2026

We've signed the open letter supporting the campaign.

As AI becomes an increasingly common source of health information, it's vital that people can access safe, accurate and evidence-based advice online.

That's why we're joining Patient Information Forum - PIF in their campaign calling on the UK Government to lead the development of a UK-wide framework for AI-generated health information, helping ensure people are directed to trusted sources when seeking health advice online.

This includes prioritising NHS websites and health information carrying the PIF TICK.

Find out more about the campaign 👉 https://pifonline.org.uk/resources/safer-health-ai/

02/11/2026

Don't miss your chance to take part in the National Kidney Patient Survey!

By getting involved, you help your unit, other health care professionals, and kidney charities to get a national picture of people’s experience. You voice can then be used to identify where changes need to be made, and units can see how they are performing against other units, to make sure they aren’t falling behind.

The survey closes on Monday 9 November, make your opinions heard today 👉 kidneycareuk.org/kidney-patient-survey

01/11/2026

Today marks the start of our Knitting November Challenge! Whether you're picking up knitting needles, a crochet hook, or trying your hand at a brand-new craft, we hope you enjoy getting creative while raising vital funds for people affected by kidney disease across the UK.

If you haven't already signed up, you're not too late to get involved. Commit to 30 minutes of crafting each day during November and ask friends and family to sponsor your efforts.

Sign up to the challenge or learn more here 👉 https://kidneycareuk.org/kidney-care-uk-events/knittingnovember-2026/

31/10/2026

🎃 Happy Halloween! We wish everyone a fun and safe celebration filled with plenty of treats (and no tricks)!

If you're looking for a last minute Halloween activity, we've got plenty of spooky treats that you can make, remember to tag us in any photos! 👉 https://kidneycareuk.org/get-support/healthy-diet-support/kidney-friendly-food-and-drink/6-halloween-recipes/