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‘Bottle cap’ keyrings could mean difference between life and death for dialysis patient

A SIMPLE but potentially life-saving device to help kidney dialysis patients in an emergency has been gifted to Welsh Ambulance Service volunteers. More than 300 specially designed keyrings have been...

Carl shares his story for Organ Donation Week

From a very young age Carl has lived with health complications, starting with diabetes. He was put on the transplant list at age 24 and today is sharing his journey...

Transplant Surgeon and Kidney Wales Trustee, Dr Mike Stephens shares his story for Organ Donation Week

What goes into being the Clinical Lead for transplantation and vascular access surgery? Having worked in hospitals for nearly 23 years Dr Mike is sharing a bit about his role...

Organ Donation. Have you had the conversation?

Organ donation week 2022 is here and this year Kidney Wales has gone all out to bring you facts, stories, fun and fundraising.   Nearly 7years ago we saw the...

Kidney Patients’ Covid-19 Autumn Booster Guide

As the warmth of summer begins to turn to a crisp chill, The Kidney Charities Together Group strongly encourage everyone who is eligible to have their booster vaccine this autumn...

Invitation for participation in a research study

Why do people say ‘no’ to a kidney transplant? Understanding patient decision making and choice.  A constructivist grounded theory study   A research project led by Bangor University PhD research...

Kidney Wales celebrates receiving a ‘People and Places’ grant from the National Lottery

Kidney Wales celebrates receiving a ‘People and Places’ grant from the National Lottery to continue supporting our kidney community in Wales.    Kidney Wales is thrilled to announce that we...

Help us become Swansea City’s charity partner

Nominate Kidney Wales and Kidney Research UK as the charity partners for Swansea City Football Club during the 2022/23 English Football League season to raise awareness of kidney disease and...