Bristol Area Kidney Patient Association

28/04/2026

💚 “I crash-landed into kidney disease.
Carla went to her GP feeling exhausted… but nothing could have prepared her for what came next.
She was later told she was already in stage 5 kidney failure.
In this powerful episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Carla shares:
🩺 The symptoms she almost dismissed
🏥 The shock of being diagnosed with kidney failure
💉 Starting haemodialysis
🎗 Navigating cancer treatment alongside dialysis
🫂 Receiving a life-changing living donor kidney transplant from her sister

This is a story of strength, survival, family, and hope.

If you are living with kidney disease, supporting someone who is, or simply want to understand the reality behind kidney failure and transplant—this conversation matters.

📺 Watch on YouTube (audio + visual): https://youtu.be/9Ywid3bFcwk

🍏 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/diary-of-a-kidney-warrior-podcast-living/id1529196456?i=1000763755006

🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3E3ctWPMPaMUH6IyJSbe24?si=jviGLlgfTvOi8Ur3kotURg

🔗 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-vr5az-1aaae19

Please share—someone may need this today 💚



Thank you for continued support.

Dee

Carla shares how she was diagnosed with stage 5 kidney failure without warning, leading to dialysis and ultimately a kidney transplant. This episode explores missed signs, sudden diagnosis, and the reality of living through kidney failure. In this episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Dee Mo...

14/04/2026

01/04/2026

I'm pleased to share the latest episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast:

In this episode, Natasja shares her lived experience, including spending 1240 days without kidneys—more than three years—and what it was like navigating that period of her life.

It’s a powerful and honest account that highlights the realities of living with kidney disease from a patient perspective.

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📣Natasja spent 1240 days without kidneys.

That is more than three years.

It’s difficult to fully grasp what that means until you hear her story.

In this episode, she shares what she went through and the reality of living through that time.

Out now on:

🍏Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/diary-of-a-kidney-warrior-podcast-living/id1529196456?i=1000758149866

🎵Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6M5tyKGswIQK5KJqordOWl?si=1oS4vXmOSkyyS_i18iZ4tQ

📺YouTube
https://youtu.be/fsi-BVPwWLc

🔗Podbean
https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-xtate-1a85932

💬 Please feel free to share with anyone who may benefit from hearing this.



Dee

Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast

What is it like to be diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) at just 10 years old—and to know it runs through your family? In this powerful episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Dee Moore speaks with Natasja about her lived experience of PKD, a hereditary kidney condition that has ...

21/03/2026

If you are joining us for our AGM today we have Freshly baked coffee sponge cake, a giant box of Hotel Chocolat to enjoy with tea and coffee, all full members of Bakpa are eligible to vote on the officer roles, we are always open to anyone who would like to join the committee.
St Stephen’s Church, Ullswater Road, Southmead, Bristol BS10 6TP 3pm

18/03/2026

… to remind you about our AGM and your member benifits.
Annual General Meeting - 21st March 2026

You’re invited to our AGM, join us online or in person

Whether you’re curious about joining the committee, want to learn more about what we do, or simply fancy meeting the team, you are most welcome.

Details
21st March 2026, 3pm - 5pm
St Stephens Church, Ullswater Road
Southmead, BS10 6TP

If you would like to join online, please send an email requesting the Zoom link to Leora - [email protected]

What to expect at the AGM
The meeting will begin at 3pm, and we’ll be voting in the executive committee positions: The executive committee positions are Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. In addition, we have other committee roles with specific responsibilities, including Members’ Secretary, Web Manager, McAllister House Manager, and Hales House Manager.

After the voting, we’ll hold a short committee meeting, followed by refreshments and cake.

If you’re joining online, you’re warmly invited to stay on the call for a virtual slice of cake, a chat, and the chance to ask any questions.

Thinking about volunteering?
We’re always looking for new volunteers to get involved in a low‑key, flexible way. If you’re interested in supporting BAKPA, the AGM is a perfect opportunity to meet us and see what we’re about.

We’re currently a group of around nine regular volunteers, and we’d love to welcome more people on board. There are plenty of ways to contribute, depending on your interests and availability. We meet once every two months in the Southmead area and you can also join these meetings online.

We’d love to see you there
Whether you’re joining us to vote, to volunteer, or simply to connect with the community, your presence makes a difference. Thank you for being part of BAKPA, we look forward to welcoming you on the 21st.

Regards,
The BAKPA Committee

Member benefits
Holiday accommodation
As a member, you can enjoy staying at our affordable holiday home (McAllister House) in Torquay, a beautiful seaside town.
Great prices - £160 a week low season and £200 high season!
More about holiday accommodation >


Accommodation for Southmead hospital
Members (renal patients/carers/family) who live outside the Bristol area and need to be close to the Renal Unit for appointment related visits, can stay in Hales House.
More about Bristol accommodation
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16/03/2026

I’m pleased to share that Part 2 of the Beyond The Scale series on the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast is now live.

Episode Title:
Beyond The Scale (Part 2): GLP-1, Weight Loss & Kidney Transplant Eligibility

In this episode I’m joined by Dr Adrian Brown, Associate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, NIHR Advanced Fellow, and Senior Specialist Weight-Management and Bariatric Dietitian, to discuss GLP-1 medications and what kidney patients should understand when considering weight loss treatments while navigating kidney transplant eligibility.

Together we explore:

• What GLP-1 medications are and how they work
• Why these medications must always be used under medical supervision
• The risks of purchasing weight-loss treatments online
• The relationship between weight loss and transplant eligibility
• The challenges of managing weight while living with chronic kidney disease and dialysis

This episode is designed to provide clear, balanced and evidence-based information to support conversations between patients and their renal teams.

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Can GLP-1 help kidney patients lose weight to reach transplant eligibility?

In Part 2 of the Beyond The Scale series on the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Dee is joined by Dr Adrian Brown to explore GLP-1 medications, weight loss and kidney transplant eligibility for people living with chronic kidney disease and dialysis.

This episode discusses:

• How GLP-1 medications work
• Why medical supervision is essential
• The risks of buying weight-loss medications online
• How weight loss may influence transplant eligibility

📺 Watch the episode (visual + audio):
https://youtu.be/EHIUt3wvzTI

🎧 Listen on podcast platforms

🍏 Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/diary-of-a-kidney-warrior-podcast-living/id1529196456?i=1000755512942

🎵 Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/300R2x10IgUX9o4khqzJbA?si=jUUGW1b3QxWWMZG5xTi_Yg

🔗 Podbean
https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-9ietk-1a6cc5d

Thank you again for your continued support of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast.

Dee Moore

Health Advocate, Speaker, Podcaster & Vlogger

GLP-1 medications are being talked about everywhere right now — but what do they mean for people living with chronic kidney disease and dialysis? In Part 2 of this two-part series, we focus on GLP-1 receptor agonists, how these medications work, and what kidney patients need to understand when con...

12/03/2026

Decorations outside of RDU and ward 8b and Diffy the guide dog puppy came to support us today

12/03/2026

Here we are world kidney day at Southmead hospital gate 5 and n the atrium, come and see us

11/03/2026

Happening tomorrow