Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialKidney Research UK @kidneyresearchuk.org · 06/03/2026Dr Patrick Walsh & Dr Emily Bowen have received a £40,000 grant for research into haemolytic uraemic syndrome (STEC-HUS), the most common cause of children's kidney failure. STEC-HUS is caused by E. coli infection & affects around 100 children per year in the UK. Read more: bit.ly/4d6tPLr 051
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialKidney Research UK @kidneyresearchuk.org · 28/02/2026People with rare kidney diseases face significant diagnosis delays, inconsistent care & long waits for new treatments. This Rare Disease Day, we are encouraging these conversations & sharing our findings with you. Read our rare kidney diseases report here: bit.ly/47Wdp5Z #RareDiseaseDaybit.lyCollectively common, rare kidney diseases report - Kidney Research UKA report about the impact of rare kidney diseases in the UK including diagnosis delays and waits for new treatments. 021
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialSarah Sanghavi @sarahsanghavi.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Urine microalbumin getting Super Bowl star treatment with Sofia Vergara and Octavia Spencer. 1115
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialNorthern Counties Kidney Research Fund @nckrf.bsky.social · 07/02/2026Missed out on the ballot for #greatnorthrun ? We have spaces. Min £250 to raise including price of place. Fundraise for a northern regional charity to support kidney research. We support pioneering world class research. Check us out www.NCKRF.org.uk 011
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialKidney Research UK @kidneyresearchuk.org · 03/02/2026What are we looking forward to in 2026? We caught up with four of our funded researchers to hear how their projects are progressing, what they've achieved so far and how their work can give hope to people living with kidney disease in the year ahead. Read the full article: bit.ly/3NU7kyO 051
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialKidney Research UK @kidneyresearchuk.org · 23/01/2026We’re recruiting a data science programme lead to help develop and deliver a bold data science and AI strategy that will position us at the forefront of innovation. For the full job description and to apply, click here: bit.ly/4rrsEKL 013
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialKidney Research UK @kidneyresearchuk.org · 08/10/2025We’re still reflecting on what has been our most successful Driving Discoveries event to date. The response and feedback have been overwhelming. Next year will take place in Manchester. Register your interest to be among the first to receive updates as details are confirmed: bit.ly/3KYakbP 021
1970ang.bsky.social @1970ang.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Dear Mr Farage. I am also not a scientist but I am aware that it’s because of what happened with thalidomide that we now have robust testing and advice on what drugs are safe to use in pregnancy. Paracetamol is one of these. 020
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialNorthern Counties Kidney Research Fund @nckrf.bsky.social · 21/09/2025Who could not love our Christmas cards “Sledging” and “Dear Santa”. Only £5 for 10 cards. Size A6. Buy here ▶️ www.nckrf.org.uk/christmas-ca... 022
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialKidney Research UK @kidneyresearchuk.org · 09/09/2025The allied health professional and psychologist-led master of research awards are now open! The grants aim to help AHPs and psychologists engage with research early in their careers and build confidence and skills in research methods. Closes: 15 Oct 2025 Find out more and apply bit.ly/4kHeilEbit.lyAllied health professional and psychologists-led research grants - Kidney Research UKA new research grants round drive to develop and enhance allied health professional and psychologists led research. 014
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialThe Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 22/08/2025🤯 Most people seeking asylum are not allowed to work and are forced to rely on state support—as little as £6.43 a day. 🤔 What might be a good way to help asylum seekers out of hotels? 🤝 Maybe let them work, gain financial independence and contribute to their communities! 418178
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialRare Disease Research UK @rdrukhub.bsky.social · 20/08/2025🧩 Are you involved in rare disease research in the UK? RDR UK & @lifearc.bsky.social are building a tool to map the rare disease research landscape — and your input matters! Researchers, patients, families, carers & rare disease advocates — 📝please take the survey tinyurl.com/RDRLDproject 012
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialJyoti Baharani @renalpages.bsky.social · 08/08/2025🧬 Up to 30% of adults with CKD have an inherited form—yet family history is still underused. 10 tips to do this well 🍎 It’s free, powerful & can change the whole pathway. #Nephrology #CKD academic.oup.com/ckj/advance-ar… 294
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialKidney Research UK @kidneyresearchuk.org · 04/08/2025Our Master’s of research grants for pharmacists and nurses are now open! We want to help nurses and pharmacists engage with research early in their careers and build their confidence and skills in research methods. Click here to find out more and apply: bit.ly/3v6q7tC 011
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialSusie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 01/08/2025Hosting the British Transplant Games at a sunny Blenheim Palace was such a privilege. Organ donation is needed now more than ever, and the results of such generosity were on display everywhere yesterday. To the audience of 2,000 or more, thank you. And to those who were remembered, thank you too. 1241732
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialNorthern Counties Kidney Research Fund @nckrf.bsky.social · 24/07/2025Our latest newsletter is out 🥳 If you’d like to receive our newsletters please get in touch via our website and we’ll add you to our supporter database. Rest assured your information is kept confidential and we do not share your information with anyone 😁 www.nckrf.org.uk/contact-usnckrf.org.ukContact UsNCKRF aims to raise funds and award grants for research into kidney disease, kidney transplantation and its treatments in children and adults. 001
1970ang.bsky.social @1970ang.bsky.social · 09/07/2025I always feel reassured that there are still people like this in the world fighting the small battles 😂 020
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialKidney Research UK @kidneyresearchuk.org · 26/06/2025The @amrc-uk.bsky.social (AMRC) have developed an annual infographic, showcasing the collective impact of its member charities for which we are proud to be part of💜 We’re excited to see what more can be achieved. #CharityImpact 021
1970ang.bsky.social @1970ang.bsky.social · 16/06/2025In Shetland they will respond to something you say with ‘I doubt that (pronounced doot). It took me a while to realise this meant they were actually agreeing with me and not just being narky 010
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialKidney Research UK @kidneyresearchuk.org · 12/06/2025Huge congratulations to our chief executive, Sandra Currie, who officially received her OBE from HRH The Prince of Wales yesterday at Windsor Castle. 🎉 Sandra was awarded an OBE in the King’s New Year Honours, in recognition of her services to people affected by kidney disease. 032
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialISNkidneycare @theisn.org · 09/06/2025📢 Launched at #WHA78, ISN’s new fact sheet highlights the overlooked burden of rare kidney diseases (RKDs) and urges coordinated action to improve outcomes for patients and families. 🧾 Read more: lite.spr.ly/6... ⬇️ Download: lite.spr.ly/6... 042
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialKidney Research UK @kidneyresearchuk.org · 15/05/2025Mrs Karen Nagalingam, has been awarded a nurse-led start-up grant award to identify ways to improve social interaction and reduce isolation and loneliness in young adults receiving haemodialysis. Read more: www.kidneyresearchuk.org/2025/05/15/h...kidneyresearchuk.orgHow can we improve young adults’ experiences of haemodialysis? - Kidney Research UKKaren Nagalingam is researching ways to improve social interaction and reduce isolation and loneliness in young adults having haemodialysis. 011
1970ang.bsky.social @1970ang.bsky.social · 11/05/2025Such a depressing statement. Our care system is crumbling and this has knock on effects on healthcare systems and the only plan appears to be make it worse 😡 010
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialKidney Research UK @kidneyresearchuk.org · 06/05/2025Are you an #EarlyCareerResearcher? We have created a Facebook group aimed at #Kidney research #ECR, providing a space for scientific collaboration, networking, discussion, updates, and opportunities relevant to ECRs. Join here: www.facebook.com/groups/13374... 001
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialChris Addison @mrchrisaddison.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Several areas of England now run by the worst people in a golf club. 137760
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialDr Rebecca Linnett (she/her) @rebeccalinnett.bsky.social · 02/05/2025We're looking for disabled people (incl. people with mental health conditions & neurodivergent people) to be part of our advisory group for a project @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social aiming to improve clinical trial accessibility. Email me at r.linnett@uea.ac.uk if you'd like more info. Please share! 32224
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialProf Paul Gill @paulgill.bsky.social · 25/04/2025Latest funding call for nursing research awards from Kidney Research UK: www.kidneyresearchuk.org/research/res...kidneyresearchuk.orgNursing research awards - Kidney Research UKWe welcome proposals from nurses who aim to improve experiences and outcomes for patients living with or at risk of, kidney disease. 011
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialBecky Bonfield @beckybonfield.bsky.social · 23/04/2025KRUK - Nursing Research Awards - the next round of grant applications will open to EOI on 30 May 2025 and close to applications on 27 June 2025. Lots more information available via this link www.kidneyresearchuk.org/research/res...kidneyresearchuk.orgNursing research awards - Kidney Research UKWe welcome proposals from nurses who aim to improve experiences and outcomes for patients living with or at risk of, kidney disease. 021
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialDr Hema Chaplin @hemachaplin.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Our survey on #kidney information/education is still open: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/salford/ph... We need to hear more from people who are #SouthAsian and/or #African/#Caribbean with #KidneyDisease, #HighBloodPressure or #Diabetes to capture all experiences so please share widely. Thank you! 225
1970ang.bsky.social @1970ang.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Are you a runner who would like to raise funds for research into kidney disease? @nckrf.bsky.social have spaces available for this year’s #GNR www.nckrf.org.uk/get-involved...nckrf.org.ukGreat North RunNCKRF aims to raise funds and award grants for research into kidney disease, kidney transplantation and its treatments in children and adults. 010
1970ang.bsky.social @1970ang.bsky.social · 30/03/2025I can’t help think it’s not his role to provide forgiveness - I wonder what the real victims think of that 010
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialKidney Research UK @kidneyresearchuk.org · 27/03/2025We have written to the producers of #Emmerdale, #CoronationStreet, and #EastEnders to acknowledge the growing visibility of #CKD in their storylines. While soaps have the power to change public understanding, we are concerned about misleading portrayals 👇 www.kidneyresearchuk.org/2025/03/27/g... 0113
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialKidney Research UK @kidneyresearchuk.org · 26/03/2025We’re excited to recruit for a chief operating officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape our future as we grow, and oversee, support, and develop a diverse team across the organisation. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/3Xz93vz 022
1970ang.bsky.social @1970ang.bsky.social · 21/03/2025healthandcareresearchwales.org/about/news/r...healthandcareresearchwales.org'I feel like I've got my life back' – new research improves quality of life for patients with overnight dialysisA new research trial is underway at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor aimed at improving the quality of life for adults with kidney disease by conducting overnight dialysis. 010
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialUK Kidney Association @ukkidney.org · 21/03/2025💻Join the next patient data webinar next Friday (28 March), exploring Kidney Data Analysis using national datasets. Hear from experts on the UK Renal Registry, patient involvement & how RaDaR drives research for patient benefit. Register for free now: www.ukkidney.org/hea... 033
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialJaimie Kaffash @jkaffash.bsky.social · 19/03/2025This is a lovely piece of writing. I’m biased, as it is by my wife, but it is lovely all the same kidneycareuk.org/kidney-disea... @kidneycareuk.bsky.socialkidneycareuk.orgMy fistula storyHealth writer and kidney transplant recipient Allie Anderson shares her complex feelings about living with an arteriovenous fistula. 375
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialDr Hema Chaplin @hemachaplin.bsky.social · 05/03/2025📢Do you or a family member have #KidneyDisease, #HighBloodPressure or #Diabetes? 📒 We would like to hear about what information you have received about your #kidneys - what was good & what could be improved! 🔗https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/salford/phase-1-patient-survey 🙌Thank you! 41715
1970ang.bsky.social @1970ang.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Caught #OliverMusical at the Gielgud Theatre tonight & it’s a long time since I enjoyed a musical as much. Just what the doctor ordered in these uncertain times 010
1970ang.bsky.social @1970ang.bsky.social · 01/03/2025If I went to a book festival every day we’d be bankrupt in a month. That’s me sorted for a while thanks to @baytales.bsky.social #BayTales25 020
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialSusie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart. 20083182463
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialJohn Sayer @jasayer.bsky.social · 27/02/2025from.ncl.ac.uk/newcastle-ra...from.ncl.ac.ukHow Newcastle experts are advancing rare disease researchDiscover how Newcastle University is driving rare disease research, advancing treatments, and improving care. On Rare Disease Day and beyond. 011
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialNorthern Counties Kidney Research Fund @nckrf.bsky.social · 17/02/2025Welcome to the new chair of our charity, Professor John Kirby, and to our new Bluesky account. Together we can raise funds for #KidneyResearch #KidneyDisease 031
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialNorthern Counties Kidney Research Fund @nckrf.bsky.social · 17/02/2025Are you looking for a place in the 2025 Great North Run ? Please join our team - minimum £250 to raise, one of the lowest targets you'll find. Get in touch via www.nckrf.org.uk/contact-us and help us raise funds for kidney research. #GreatNorthRun #KidneyResearch #KidneyDisease 021
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialKidney Research UK @kidneyresearchuk.org · 13/02/2025In a moving Valentines tribute, 90-year-old Vidur has funded a new research award in memory of his wife of 60 years. “It’s important to me to leave a gift and keep Sabita’s name alive. I know she’d be delighted that she continues to help & inspire people." www.kidneyresearchuk.org/2025/02/12/s... 031
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialKidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 14/01/2025🗣️ Your voice matters! Got 5 minutes? Take our new survey & help us fight for better emotional & social support for people living with #ChronicKidneyDisease (CKD). Open to UK residents who are 18+ & living with CKD. Let's make a difference. Survey link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCHZYQM 045
Reposted by @1970ang.bsky.socialKidney Research UK @kidneyresearchuk.org · 27/01/2025Fantastic chance to join us for a symposium with The Francis Crick Institute. Our one-day conference is filled with the latest on renal research, ground-breaking technology, and exciting innovations! Register here: bit.ly/40Fk7cn 📅 Tuesday, 11 Marchbit.lyCrick Symposium Registration - Kidney Research UKRegister to join us for a day of inspiring renal research at the Crick Symposium 2025 031
