A person in surgical attire is performing a kidney transplant, assisted by another person. Medical equipment surrounds them in the operating room. The Kidney Care UK logo is visible in the upper left corner, and a news icon is in the lower right corner.

Did you see Lorna, John and Lindsey’s story on BBC Breakfast this morning? What an great insight into living kidney donation and its impact.

Want to learn more? 👉 kidneycareuk.org/kidney-disease-information/treatments/kidney-transplantation/patient-info-donating-a-kidney-living-kidney-donation

🕯️ Thank you for helping us #ShineALight on kidney disease at 7pm last night, honouring journeys, raising awareness, and lighting up the skies and socials for #WorldKidneyDay.

#KidneysMatter #DontKidYourself #KidneyCharitiesTogether

Hurray! Just in time for World Kidney Day - #BloodyAmazingKidneys
#AmazingWork

Sir Chris Whitty: Relying on weight-loss drugs to stop obesity would be 'societal failure' England's top doctor says the drugs should be for a minority and more effort is needed to prevent obesity in the first place.

👏 👏 👏 Relying on drugs to stop obesity would be 'societal failure', says Chris Whitty www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A diverse group of five smiling people pose together, some wearing green ribbons. They are promoting a World Kidney Day awareness event, organized by Rotary E-Club of Organ Donation UK. The event takes place on Monday, 9 March 2026, from 16:00 to 18:00. Text highlights kidney disease awareness, urging support for organ donation and kidney transplants. The image includes a QR code, registration details, and logos of partnering organizations.

This #WorldKidneyDay, join our online event with the Rotary E-Club of Organ Donation UK to explore kidney health and organ donation, as well as learn about Rotary support across the UK and Ireland. The event is open to all 👉 www.sahauk.org/event-details/world-kidney-day-2026-awareness-event-1-1

A graphic featuring the Kidney Care UK logo and an orange megaphone icon. The text reads, "New diabetes guidance has been published by NICE," on a dark teal background, with an orange arrow in the corner.

Teal background with text saying "The guidelines are clear that people with kidney disease should see the same benefits from diabetes medicine as people without kidney disease, and NICE wants to see universal access to the class of drugs known as SGLT2 inhibitors." There text continues in an orange box saying "This is particularly because people in the most deprived areas are currently the least likely to receive them but would gain the greatest level of health benefit from them."

We're encouraged by new NICE guidelines for people with type 2 diabetes. They focus on education, dietary advice, managing cardiovascular risk, managing blood glucose levels, & identifying & managing long-term complications, incl kidney disease 👉 nice.org.uk/guidance/ng28
@diabetesuk.bsky.social

Blue poster with the Kidney Care UK logo. Text reads: "Fasting during Ramadan with kidney disease." Silhouette of mosque structures at the bottom.

The image is an informative graphic featuring a blue background with a cityscape silhouette at the bottom, including minarets and domes. The text discusses the impact of fasting during Ramadan on hydration and glucose levels, which are important for kidney health. It advises that those with kidney disease are exempt from fasting but may find the decision difficult. It also mentions research indicating some with early-stage kidney disease might fast safely. The Kidney Care UK logo is present in the lower right corner.

This image is a poster about the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) Ramadan Compendium. It highlights that the compendium offers free, peer-reviewed guidance on kidney disease and fasting, which can be discussed with a healthcare team. The message emphasizes consulting with a healthcare team if one has kidney disease before fasting. The poster includes the Kidney Care UK logo at the bottom. The background features a silhouette of minarets against a twilight sky.

🌙 Ramadan begins this week & if you’re living with kidney disease & thinking about fasting, it’s important to speak with your kidney doctor first. Fasting is a personal decision, but your safety is a priority 👉 kidneycareuk.org/get-support/healthy-diet-support/fasting-during-ramadan-with-ckd

Yellow graphic with bold black text reading "Become a World Kidney Day Hero." The hashtag "#KIDNEYSMATTER" is at the bottom with a kidney illustration.

The Don’t Kid Yourself campaign is back on 12 March. We'll be busting myths about kidney disease and showing why kidneys matter. Update your social banners & share the posts with #KidneysMatter #WorldKidneyDay 👉 https://www.worldkidneyday.co.uk/get-involved

Remember to tag us too!

#KidneyHealth #SuperBowl

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The deadline to vote for our film has been extended to tomorrow (6 Feb)! If you haven't already, please help us spread awareness of kidney disease and the work we do by voting for and sharing our video. It only takes 10 seconds 👉 smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/about-us-kidney-care-uk

Let's embrace the nanny state. Shouldn't the government care about our health? | LBC It's time for stronger interventions to treat the nation's poor health, writes Sarah Woolnough

'Let's embrace the nanny state. Shouldn't the government care about our health?'

✍️ @thekingsfund.bsky.social's Sarah Woolnough for LBC Opinion

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Our new film about the support we provide is nominated for the Smiley Charity Film Awards. Voting closes on Friday (30 Jan) & it only takes 10 seconds!

Please vote & share to help raise vital awareness for people living with kidney disease 👉 smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/about-us-kidney-care-uk

‘The first one that went across the bridge’: Man who received pig kidney transplant now has a human organ | CNN One year ago, Tim Andrews was among the world’s first recipients of a genetically modified pig kidney. Now, he is the first in that small group of pioneers to go on to receive a human kidney.

A bridge or a destination? How Tim Andrews became the 1st to have a #pig and then a #kidney #transplant He’s a brave man, who I got to know a little on his journey #XenoTransplantation #OrganDonation www.cnn.com/2026/01/16/h...

‘At 21, I had a dual liver and kidney transplant. Now I’m training to be a surgeon’ — The Independent Andy Prigg’s own health journey inspired him to study medicine at Sheffield University

Andy Prigg - received a liver and kidney transplant and is now training as a transplant doctor himself apple.news/AFNLhw4WiSdu...

Close-up photo of a shiny water tap with the Kidney Care UK logo in the upper left corner and an icon depicting a newspaper labeled 'News' in the bottom left corner.

Thousands of South East Water households in Kent & Sussex are without water following Storm Goretti 👉 www.southeastwater.co.uk

People with kidney disease are urged to sign up to the PSR ➡️www.southeastwater.co.uk/help/priority-services

For any concerns about your dialysis, contact your kidney team.

Individual looking concerned while reading something on a smartphone, sitting on a sofa, with a 'Kidney Care UK' logo and news icon visible in the corners.

Finding out you have kidney disease via an NHS app alert isn't ok & Lucy's story shows why 👉 www.independent.co.uk/news/health/kidney-disea...

Diagnosis should come with support. That's one of the reasons we launched #BloodyAmazingKidneys

Sonsare dreamt of growing old, then those dreams were put on hold, but on the eve of Organ Donation Week, Sonsare shares how thanks to an incredible family gifting Sonsare with precious lungs, he dreams again of getting old surrounded by his family:
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Promotional image for Organ Donation Week, featuring a graphic of two smiling kidneys surrounded by a circle of human figures holding hands. Text states '6,887 people are waiting for an organ,' and the week runs from 22-28 September 2025.

🫀 It's Organ Donation Week, a chance to celebrate the lives changed by donation & to register your own organ donation decision 👉 organdonation.nhs.uk/register-you...

Want to get involved? Share this post or download our facts to post on your own profile ➡️ kidneycareuk.org/news-from-ki...

Promotional poster for the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast episode 143, featuring Lucy and focused on Organ Donation Week. The image is red with images of the host and guest, Lucy mas well as the podcast logo.

📣 New episode! Organ Donation Week: Why your choice matters is the latest episode from #DiaryOfAKidneyWarriorPodcast. Listen here 👉 kidneycareuk.org/get-support/podcast/orga...

For all of our Podcast episodes, tap here ➡️ https://kidneycareuk.org/podcast

With nearly 7,000 people in the UK on the #organdonation waiting list this debate comes at a very important time. Thanks for doing this, cc @kidneycareuk.bsky.social

This afternoon @cgrahamemsp.bsky.social will lead a debate marking organ donation week in Parliament.

Organ and Tissue Donation week runs from the 23rd-30th of September.

📺: www.scottishparliament.tv

Organ donation saves lives Academic encourages others to join organ donation register after his twin’s transplant saves his life

This week is national organ donor week. An academic encourages others to join organ donation register after his twin’s transplant saves his life
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Norfolk chef on dialysis says Pip is not targeting right people A chef with kidney failure calls for Pip assessments to change after he was refused the benefit twice.

Chef and dialysis patient Tony has spoken to BBC news about his experience of applying for PIP. We believe that the welfare system is too complex, stigmatising & does not reflect the needs of people with kidney disease.

Read Tony's story here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gzz0l7726o

In patients with CKD with and without type 2 diabetes, treatment with dapagliflozin slows the decline in health-related quality of life. Read more in #ASNJASN: kidney.pub/JASN0776

Kidney Wales are saddened to announce the passing of Brett Dowds - Kidney Wales Yesterday, one of our staff team at Kidney Wales, Brett Dowds, sadly passed away.

Sad but glad that Brett Dowds was included in here as a patient contributor; he has passed away but was a guy that made a difference kidneywales.cymru/kidney-wales...

A letter with visible logos of Kidney Care UK, Kidney Research UK, PKD Charity, UK Kidney Association and The National Kidney Federation at the bottom, addressing important health policy commitments.

🖊️ Do you feel #KidneyDisease is overlooked? It’s time to act. Sign our open letter to the Prime Minister calling for a national #CKDstrategy & a better future for kidney patients 👉 www.ukkidney.org/prime-minist...

@Kidney_Research @kidneycareuk @NKF_UK @PKDCharity @UKKidney

Promotional graphic by Kidney UK discussing the impact of inadequate support on individuals with kidney disease, featuring a quote on emotional challenges and an image of the report.

📣 Our latest report 'Left to get on with it' focuses on the social and emotional needs and experiences of adults living with kidney disease. High quality psychosocial support should be available to EVERYONE with kidney disease.

Click here 👉 kidneycareuk.org/news-from-ki...

Elderly person sitting on a couch, head bowed into hand, looking distressed. Text reads a quote about their spouse leaving after a long-term illness, with the Kidney Care UK logo visible.

🖋️ On Wednesday we launched our latest report, 'Left to get on with it', focusing on the real impact of inadequate psychosocial support in kidney care.

Read the full report here 👉 kidneycareuk.org/get-involved...

Three people standing on stage at the Global Patient Partnership Summit, smiling with a presentation screen in the background displaying the award shortlist. One individual is holding a microphone and another a green card. The setting has colourful ambient lighting.

Promotional image for Kidney Care UK's Bloody Amazing Kidneys campaign featuring two stylized kidneys in a red and black colour scheme. Text reads 'Kidneys are #BloodyAmazing. Support Kidney Care UK’s #BloodyAmazingKidneys campaign.' The Kidney Care UK charity logo sits at the top centre of the image.

🏆 Feeling incredibly proud of our #BloodyAmazingKidneys campaign winning the Global Innovation Partnership Award from @boehringerglobal.bsky.social‬ last night at the Global Patient Partnership Summit. It's wonderful recognition of the impact of the campaign.

And we are all so pleased that the kidney health resolution was passed. Thank you!