NKF - National Kidney Federation

08/06/2026

Many patients leave appointments reassured… until the questions hit later.

What do my results actually mean?
How fast is my condition progressing?
What should I change in my daily life?
What happens next?

These questions matter, and they’re often left unasked.

💬 What’s one question you’ve wished you’d asked after an appointment?

Let’s open the conversation, leave it in the comments below.

07/06/2026

Looking for support, trusted information, and real connections?

The NKF Annual Event brings together people from across the UK to discover the latest in kidney care and support, together.

💬 Guest Speakers
🤝 Networking
🩺 Latest kidney care updates

Book today 👇
https://www.kidney.org.uk/Event/nkf-annual-event-2026

05/06/2026

We're delighted that our volunteer, Pauline, has been confirmed as a nominee for a Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Service (BCVS) Volunteer Award and has been invited to attend the BCVS Volunteer Awards Ceremony!

Pauline volunteers weekly in the NKF office, providing administrative support and always brings positivity, reliability and a willingness to help - not to mention her showstopping cakes and bakes! 🍰

Pauline’s contribution helps us strengthen our organisational capacity and ultimately helps to continue delivering vital services to the kidney community.
Thank you, Pauline, for everything you do – and good luck at the awards ceremony! 🧡

04/06/2026

Sheffield artist Pete McKee has designed five new organ donor cards to encourage more people to sign up to the national register.

McKee underwent a life-saving liver transplant in 2017 after discovering he had a hereditary condition affecting his lungs and liver.

Read more here:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0e2vpl1rwlo?fbclid=IwY2xjawSOQEZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeDQ3MZmFB_pMKnKmhdQfhRyt0TxGbPivD4TnGo7-AI0UrM1jsjSmpJjer5n4_aem_qtNrIFaSMkbl9lCi9SKXWw

McKee, who had a liver transplant in 2017, has used the city to inspire his designs.

04/06/2026

Yesterdays webinar now available to watch back!!🧡

Caring for your dialysis access line while going about your day‑to‑day life.

This webinar includes:

✔ How to keep your line clean and protected
✔ Tips for staying active, travelling and managing daily routines
✔ How to keep your line clean and protected
✔ Ways to reduce infection risk

Featuring Josie Carter, Renal Home Therapies Manager with over 15 years of experience supporting dialysis patients.

👉https://www.kidney.org.uk/Event/nkf-webinar-series

Share with others or tag a friend who needs this 🔁

04/06/2026

This Volunteers' Week, the National Kidney Federation would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all the amazing volunteers within Kidney Patient Associations across the UK. 👏

From visiting patients on kidney units, running World Kidney Day stands, organising coffee mornings and social events, providing grants, offering holiday home opportunities, fundraising, and so much more – your support changes lives every day.

Many of you do this alongside busy careers, family commitments, and in some cases while managing kidney disease and treatment yourselves.

Your support ensures that no kidney patient or their family ever has to go through kidney disease alone.

Thank you for everything you do 🧡

👉https://www.kidney.org.uk/kidney-patient-associations

03/06/2026

It’s Global Running Day today – the perfect time to set your next challenge and make every mile count for kidney patients and their families. 🏃

Thanks to our partnership with Run For Charity, National Kidney Federation supporters can access running events up and down the country, with hundreds of events already live across 2026 and 2027. There are opportunities for every distance and ability level, from 5Ks and 10Ks to half marathons and beyond.

You'll find exclusive charity places in sought-after events such as the Manchester Half Marathon and Half Marathon. We also have plans to introduce some incredible events in Paris and Barcelona too! 🌞

Closer to home, we're currently recruiting runners for the RunForAll on Sunday 27 September 2026 in the Steel City. Could this be your next challenge?

Find your event and start fundraising for the NKF today 👇
https://runforcharity.com/charity/nkf-national-kidney-federation

Alternatively, contact our fundraiser Suzanne via [email protected]

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03/06/2026

ONLY 1 HOUR TO GO!

Living with dialysis can bring new routines and challenges—especially when it comes to looking after your dialysis access line. This practical and supportive webinar is designed to help you feel more confident managing your line while continuing with your day-to-day activities.

We’ll cover essential tips on keeping your dialysis access line clean and safe, reducing the risk of infection, and handling everyday situations such as washing, dressing, travelling and staying active. You’ll also hear helpful advice from healthcare professionals and insights from patients who are successfully managing their dialysis alongside daily life.

Josie Carter, a Renal Home Therapies Manager at Basildon & Thurrock Hospital NHS Foundation Trust will be joining us, Josie brings with her more than 15 years of experience in renal nursing and a huge amount of insight across both centre-based and home dialysis.

Whether you’re new to dialysis or have been managing it for some time, this session will provide reassurance, practical guidance and the opportunity to learn how others are maintaining their independence.

There's still time to join us at this evenings webinar - all you need to do is sign up free below...

https://www.kidney.org.uk/Event/nkf-webinar-series

03/06/2026

"I donated a kidney to my son - now we're representing Scotland on the pitch."

As a child Sam Mckay suffered from chronic kidney disease.

But when he was five years old he had a life-changing kidney transplant, thanks to a donation from his dad, David.

Now a healthy 16-year-old, Sam, from Elderslie in Renfrewshire, is representing Scotland as part of the inaugural Four Nations Transplant Football Championship.

Read the BBC News article in full: https://shorturl.at/hyLoE

Learn more about becoming a living donor: www.organdonation.nhs.uk/become-a-living-donor/

A new team of transplant recipients from Scotland is playing in the inaugural four nations championship.