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Kidney Care UK
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Improving the lives of people with kidney disease throughout the UK by offering support and advice to them, their families and kidney units. Please visit our website: www.kidneycareuk.org
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · Jan 10
It's our 50th anniversary this year! For 50yrs now, we've stood alongside & supported kidney patients & their families.

What started as one mother’s mission to fight for her son – has become the UK’s leading kidney patient support charity! Find out more: kidneycareuk.org/about-us/who...
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 7h
🖊️ Write your Will for free from the comfort of your own home with Farewill, the largest Will writing service in the UK. By leaving a gift in your Will to Kidney Care UK, you can transform the lives of people living with kidney disease: https://kidneycareuk.org/get-involved/leave-a-gift-in-your-will/
Person writing notes beside a 'Kidney Care UK' brochure promoting an offer to write a Will for free, aiming to support people with kidney disease.
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 1d
🥭 Looking for a meringue recipe to brush up on your technical skills or maybe one for your next showstopper? Check out our #KidneyKitchen recipes 👉https://kidneycareuk.org/get-support/healthy-diet-support/kidney-kitchen/recipe-index/

#GBBO
Top image: A dessert plate featuring a meringue with a scoop of cream garnished with mint, surrounded by fruit. Bottom left: A plate with three meringue nests topped with cream, mango pieces, and a leafy garnish. Bottom right: four glass cups filled with layers of whipped cream, raspberries, and chopped strawberries.
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 1d
🏥 Did you know that our Patient Support & Advocacy Team can often be found at a local dialysis unit – here's Allison at her visit to the Bolton kidney care centre yesterday. Has our team shared any helpful advice or support at your unit?

Find out more 👉 kidneycareuk.org/get-support/...
Lady smiling and wearing sunglasses, a lanyard, and Kidney Care UK shirt, standing in front of Bolton Kidney Care Centre.
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 2d
🎃 Add some spookiness to your mealtime with our pumpkin & rosemary soup. Recipe 👉 https://kidneycareuk.org/get-support/healthy-diet-support/kidney-kitchen/recipe-index/pumpkin-and-rosemary-soup/

❗ Nutrition values are per serving & diet guidelines will vary pp. Talk to your #KidneyTeam for advice.
A Halloween-themed presentation featuring a bowl of pumpkin soup with a cream swirl, accompanied by a side of croutons, set on a spooky cobweb tablecloth with decorative spiders and a ghost-shaped napkin.
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 2d
🫶 We’re looking for a Policy Officer for Wales to help shape policy, build relationships, and advocate for better support and care for kidney patients. Could this be you?

Read the full job description and find our how to apply 👉 https://kidneycareuk.org/about-us/vacancies/policy-officer-wales/
Two people sitting and conversing in a modern office space with walls adorned with informational timelines and graphics about the history of Kidney Care UK.
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 3d
📝 The Patient Reported Experience Measure (PREM) is the annual survey for you to anonymously share your praises & concerns about the main areas of your kidney care.

Make YOUR voice heard today 👉 kidneycareuk.org/prem
Graphic with text 'What is PREM?' against a teal background, featuring three question marks and logos for UKKA, British Association for Paediatric Nephrology, and Kidney Care UK.
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 4d
🎁 Well done to the 5 lucky winners of our Kidney Care UK Lottery September guaranteed prize draw.

Every lottery ticket bought helps us provide vital support for people affected by kidney disease – thank you. Sign up to play for your chance to win 👉 www.kidneycareuklottery.co.uk?utm_source=s...
Promotional poster for Kidney Care UK lottery, featuring two individuals embracing joyfully with a message encouraging participation to win up to £25K a week and support kidney patients. 'Play from £1 per week' and responsible gambling reminders are also displayed.
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 5d
🧡 Living with a long-term illness like kidney disease can turn anyone's world upside down. This #WorldMentalHealthDay please check our mental health hub for all the ways we're here to support you. You do not need to face this alone 👉 kidneycareuk.org/kidney-disea...
Promotional graphic by Kidney Care UK for World Mental Health Day on October 10th, 2025, featuring a cartoon heart and brain hugging, symbolizing emotional and mental well-being.
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 5d
🥚 This World Egg Day, we're sharing inspiration for your next egg-cellent meal 👉 https://kidneycareuk.org/get-support/healthy-diet-support/kidney-kitchen/recipe-index/

❗ Nutrition values are per serving & diet guidelines will vary pp. Talk to your #KidneyTeam for advice.
A collage of six diverse egg dishes including baked eggs and fried eggs with rice, beautifully presented in an array of styles.
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 6d
🍬 Cassava Pone is a delicious Afro-Caribbean treat, perfect for an occasional treat. Recipe 👉 https://kidneycareuk.org/get-support/healthy-diet-support/kidney-kitchen/recipe-index/cassava-pone/

❗ Nutrition values are per serving & diet guidelines will vary pp. Talk to your #KidneyTeam for advice.
A slice of Cassava Pone lifted on a spatula beside the a baking tray with the rest of the dessert on a wooden board.
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 6d
💉 The winter COVID-19 vaccination is now available for people aged 75 and over as well as people who have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment.

To find out more about the vaccine and how to arrange an appointment, visit 👉
Latest Coronavirus updates
The most recent Covid-19 developments and information for kidney patients
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 7d
🎤 Looking for more information on podiatry and kidney disease? Check out this episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior, where specialist Podiatrist Ovie Azanuwha joins host Dee Moore 👉 https://kidneycareuk.org/get-support/podcast/podiatry-and-chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/

#InternationalPodiatryDay
Promotional poster for the "Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast,". The text announces an episode titled "Podiatry & Chronic Kidney Disease" featuring Ovie Azanruwha, in partnership with KidneyCare UK. The background is vibrant orange with text in white and yellow.
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 7d
🚗 Have you spotted one of our #BloodyAmazingKidneys adverts near you? As the JC Decaux Community Partner this month you'll be able to spot our campaign across the UK – check here every week to see if there’s one near you & how you can win a pack of goodies 👉
#BloodyAmazingKidneys campaign UK-wide promotion
Kidney Care UK has been selected as the JCDecaux Community Channel Partner for October 2025. This means that, throughout the month, our #BloodyAmazingKidneys campaign will be seen on billboards…
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 7d
👣 Caring for your feet is vital, especially if you have kidney disease. Regular foot check-ups can help prevent serious problems and it's important to talk to a health professional if you have any concerns.

Read more about kidney disease & foot health 👉 kidneycareuk.org/kidney-disea...
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 8d
🥧 Are you team sweet or team savoury? After the mouth watering bakes on tonight's episode of the Great British Bake Off we're sharing our top 10 #kidneyfriendly pastry recipes that you can make at home 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzwriibIZsY
10 KIDNEY-FRIENDLY PASTRY RECIPES | Kidney Kitchen | Kidney Care UK
YouTube video by Kidney Care UK
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 8d
🎆 We've noticed that our #BloodyAmazingKidneys adverts will be roar-ing in time with Katy Perry's #TheLifetimesTour this week. Spotted one of our adverts shining brighter than a firework near the venues? Please take a photo and share, your kidneys deserve to shine in the spotlight too!
An outdoor advertisement by Kidney Care UK displaying a message about kidney function loss on a digital billboard, with a background of a city street and a clear sky. There's a plastic bag drifting through the wind.
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 9d
🚏 We're excited to share that our #BloodyAmazingKidneys campaign is the JC Decaux Community Partner this month. Lookout for the billboards, adverts & bus stops across the UK – we'll be updating the location list every week!

Find out more 👉 kidneycareuk.org/news-from-ki...
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 9d
🏅 A huge congratulations to Judith, our Policy Officer, and everyone else who completed the 10K Great Scottish Run this weekend. Even with a bad leg, Judith powered through and finished with an impressive time of 1hr 7 mins!

#GreatScottishRun
Person wearing a medal and running number, celebrating with arms raised at a running event. Bright sunny day with other participants in background. Two individuals and a mascot at a running event. One person is holding a medal and a child stands next to them. The mascot, labeled "AJ Bell," resembles a red bell with a face, arms, and legs. They are outdoors with others and a monument in the background.
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 9d
🍜 Celebrate National Noodle Day with one of our tasty recipes and make your dinner extra special! Recipes 👉 https://kidneycareuk.org/get-support/healthy-diet-support/kidney-kitchen/recipe-index/

❗ Nutrition values are per serving & diet guidelines will vary pp. Talk to your #KidneyTeam for advice.
A collage of six different noodle dishes with various toppings like eggs, vegetables and meat.
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 11d
🫶 Everyday, people like Michelle live with the realities of kidney disease, but they shouldn't have to face it alone. Thanks to the partnership between Kidney Care UK & Bournemouth Water, people like Michelle receive support in their most difficult times 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfv98P5mAWI
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 11d
Did you know that a one year delay in diagnosis in a group of people with CKD stage 3 increased the risk of progression by 40% and the likelihood of kidney failure, needing dialysis or a transplant by 63%. Share your diagnosis experiences via our survey 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/YD3CD5V
Image featuring a promotional graphic from Kidney Care UK for their #BloodyAmazingKidneys campaign. The background is a representative of two kidneys filtering blood. On top of this is text highlighting the importance of early diagnosis of kidney disease to prevent its progression.
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 12d
🖋️ Last chance to add your name to our open letter. Together with
UK Kidney Association, Kidney Research UK, National Kidney Federation & Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Charity UK, we’re calling on the Prime Minister to publish a national strategy on kidney disease 👉 ukkidney.org/prime-minist...
An open letter to the Prime Minister, with logos of Kidney Care UK, Kidney Research UK, National Kidney Federation, PKD Charity, and UK Kidney Association displayed below the text.
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 12d
📝 There's still time to complete the 2025 PREM survey. Your feedback matters. One kidney team used their kidney PREM results to reduce transport-related problems for patients.

Your experience can lead to improvements like this 👉
Kidney Patient Reported Experience Measure (PREM)
Information about the Kidney Patient Reported Experience Measure (PREM), the national annual survey of kidney patients, and how to take part and share your experience of kidney care.
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 14d
🧡 Living with kidney disease can be a challenge, but with the right support, no one has to face it alone. Michelle recently shared how the partnership between Kidney Care UK & Bournemouth Water supported her though a hard time.

Michelle's full story 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfv98P5mAWI
Michelle's story: CKD and receiving support from Kidney Care UK and Bournemouth Water's partnership
YouTube video by Kidney Care UK
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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 14d
❗ With the Met Office expecting #StormAmy to hit the UK on Friday & Saturday, this is a reminder to sign up to the Priority Service Register (PSR).

Remember to stay safe and follow our be PREPARED plan ➡️
Managing home dialysis during a power cut or energy blackout
While winter energy blackouts are unlikely, it is best to be prepared if you are a home dialysis patient. Kidney nurse Sam Bradshaw shares some advice to put your mind at rest
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