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Brian Coates. @briancoates57.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This is an incredibly easy way to make a real difference in kidney health research. All it takes is an online questionnaire and a spit sample. Let’s help crack the code! 🙌

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Brian Coates. @briancoates57.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

@reecedinsdale.bsky.social What great friends to have by your side! A brilliant collective effort to save #SaveSquareChapelArts. Absolutely love this! 👏👏🎭💪

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Brian Coates. @briancoates57.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This is a vital resource from @NKF. Nobody should have to face a chronic kidney disease diagnosis without a clear place to turn for support. Excellent to see these practical guides and webinars launching for the community! 💚 #CKDConnect

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Brian Coates. @briancoates57.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A fantastic actor, director and champion of the arts. 🎭 Please take a moment to support his campaign and give it a repost if you can. Good luck @reecedinsdale.bsky.social keeping Square Chapel Arts alive would be a fantastic thing for Halifax and the wider community. 👏❤️ #SaveSquareChapelArts

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Brian Coates. @briancoates57.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

As a living donor, I know that choosing to #ShareYourSpare doesn't just save one life—it directly frees up a spot on the transplant list for someone else waiting on a deceased donor. It takes 2 minutes to confirm your choice. 💚 @kidneycareuk.bsky.social @nkf-uk.bsky.social @giveakidney.bsky.social

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Brian Coates. @briancoates57.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Threads (1984) remains a harrowing, deeply unsettling masterpiece that feels eerily relevant today. It avoids Hollywood tropes to show the brutal reality of nuclear escalation and how easily the fragile "threads" of modern society can snap. A timeless, urgent warning.

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Brian Coates. @briancoates57.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Every number is a family waiting for hope. 26 years since donating a kidney to my son, our journey keeps driving me to share the message.Let's connect on X too—please find my new secure home over there at @Briancoates57! 🤝💚 #OrganDonationWeek

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Brian Coates. @briancoates57.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Wonderful photo of a fantastic team. There is nothing more powerful than good friends standing together for a vital local cause. Sending you all the best with the campaign!💪 #SaveSquareChapelArts

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Brian Coates. @briancoates57.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

So true. My son Mark's FSGS and ESRF diagnosis came completely out of the blue back in Jan 2000. Headaches were his only subtle warning sign. Don't wait for obvious symptoms—take 5 minutes to use the @kidneycareuk.bsky.social health checker tool today. 🧬💚

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Brian Coates. @briancoates57.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Quick update: My original X account (@Bricoates1) was hacked & is frozen under emergency suspension while undergoing manual recovery via the UK ICO.I've started a fresh, secure backup profile on X to continue my kidney donation peer advocacy. Find me at: @Briancoates57 💚

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The cogs are still turning in my attempt to put #SquareChapelArts (Halifax) back on its feet. 🙏🏻 I’m flabbergasted by the offers of support & levels of backing I’m receiving. What sort of society are we if we fail to champion the arts & culture? Thanks, you good people. Stay tuned!

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Brian Coates. @briancoates57.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Don’t miss your chance to help shape the future of kidney care! 🌍 Kidney Care UK is hosting their online "Voices to Vision" events starting September 15th. It’s an incredible platform for patients and carers to share their real-world experiences and influence national strategy. Sign up today! 👇💚

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Please RT! 👇 🙏🏻 X

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Brian Coates. @briancoates57.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A vital breakdown of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Understanding the unique symptoms and systemic impacts is key to supporting our kidney community. Great work, Kidney Care UK! 🫘

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Brian Coates. @briancoates57.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Managing kidney disease involves a lot of moving parts. This new Medication Hub is exactly what our community needs. Check it out! 👇

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I would love to breathe new life into this little gem… but I NEED funding! I may well eventually turn to you good people, but if there’s an arts-loving benefactor out there who fancies putting their shirt on a passionate, highly-qualified player, then do give me a shout.🙏🏻 Please RT, folks! x

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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Get BBQ ready with our #KidneyFriendly recipes! Whether you're cooking for yourself or hosting, there's something for everyone! ️👉 youtube.com/watch?v=lgmTsZOPMNE ❗ Nutrition values are per serving & diet guidelines will vary pp. Talk to your #KidneyTeam for advice.

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16 KIDNEY-FRIENDLY BBQ RECIPES | Kidney Kitchen | Kidney Care UK

Summer is well and truly here, and we have lots of kidney-friendly recipes for your weekend BBQ! From burgers and kebabs to side salads and tasty desserts, all of our kidney-friendly barbecue recipes have all been approved by dietitians and are great fo...

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Brian Coates. @briancoates57.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

📢 Lived experience is so vital when shaping the future of care. As a dad who went through the transplant journey with my son, our voices matter.Highly encourage patients, donors, and families to take a few minutes to fill this out before 30 Sept! 👇

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Brian Coates. @briancoates57.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

📢 This is fantastic. Finding meals that work for renal health and taste good for the whole family can be tough. As a dad whose son went through this, resources like Kidney Kitchen are absolute lifesavers for households! 🩺🥗💚

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Brian Coates. @briancoates57.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

📢 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿! 💧 Your kidneys work hard return the favor! Drinking water helps your kidneys flush out waste and prevents kidney stones. Don't wait until you're thirsty. Grab a glass now! 🧊 #KidneyHealth #Hydration #DrinkWater💚

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Just wrapped on my latest #CoronationStreet shoot. Loved it! My job just keeps getting better and better. Been a tv director for about 14 yrs now and, whilst every day is always going to be a school day, I think I can say I have finally found my stride. Viva creativity! 🙌

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Brian Coates. @briancoates57.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

A common myth: Becoming a living kidney donor limits your life.Reality: I donated to my son in Dec 2000, and I’ve lived a full, healthy life ever since. One kidney is plenty! Ask me anything about #OrganDonation. 🫘💙 #LivingKidneyDonor #NHS

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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Think kidney disease is rare? Don't Kid Yourself. It's serious and lifelong. And more than 1 million people in the UK have kidney disease but don’t know it. Discover the symptoms here > www.worldkidneyday.co.uk/check #KidneysMatter #KidneyDisease

A bright yellow image with bold, black text stating: "Up to 7.2 million people in the UK are currently living with kidney disease." There is a shadow of a kidney behind the copy.

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

DAY 1541 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK Today I was lucky to be selected to carry the 🇬🇧.The symbol of my country.A country that has shown no support or acknowledgement to its athletes. We have shown strength, commitment, pride in the face of blatant discrimination It must stop

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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

We welcome the publication of the #Covid19enquiry & support the finding that the response was too little, too late. Read more about how we supported people w/ kidney disease: kidneycareuk.org/get-involved/help-…

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

DAY 1536 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisa_nandy @TNLUK DAY 3 here in #Tokyo What a venue. Training in this pool. The pool of the #Olympic games. Still no support from the Government or National Lottery. I remember reading the posts of thanks to the players from athletes. How different it was

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Things are happening @reecedinsdale.bsky.social 💪https://x.com/commonscms/status/1985382685221490926?s=48&t=WFupJwWPFzFV0ZH2yFpGlg

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

If Reform can go from nought to sixty in 5 seconds (in terms of support & prominence) why can’t the millions of left-leaning people do exactly the same for @greenparty.org.uk ? It’s not beyond the realms of possibility. The old two-party monopoly is dead. Be part of the change. ✊💚

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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

🫁 The transplant waiting list is growing each year, with more people needing life-saving organs. This #OrganDonationWeek, we're encouraging you to think about what you'd like to happen with your organs and register this decision. Find out more 👉 kidneycareuk.org/news-from-ki...

Infographic by Kidney Care UK displaying a red kidney design inside a white donation bin, emphasizing that the transplant waiting list in the UK is the longest it has ever been, noting an 11% increase in deaths among those waiting for a transplant.

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Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

🫀 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 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.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 02/09/2025

We’re partnering with Thackray Museum of Medicine to shine a spotlight on organ donation and transplants on Thursday 25 September for #OrganDonationWeek! Every year, over 300 people receive life-changing transplants at Leeds Hospitals. Find out more and book here: www.facebook.com/events/66381...

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

DAY 1474 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK #time. Hours of training sacrificed to campaign & raise money to compete in the 2nd longest running multi sporting event in the world Deaflympics. This blatant discrimination has been the biggest & hardest fight standing in their silence

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

It wasn’t that long ago I was told that my campaign was upsetting people. That they were becoming frustrated with me. That I wasn’t telling the truth. Well it seems they were the ones not speaking the truth. All I did was ask for fairness. Now I’m not alone. It’s happening We will be heard

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

UK benefit fraud prosecutions are 23 times more than for tax offences. Tax fraud up to nine times higher than benefit fraud. Laws against the rich are not always enforced. Govt taking powers to snoop on bank accounts of benefit claimants. Same won't apply to tax abusers, scammers. It is class war

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Why the UK is a two-tier society where money wields power

Laws and policies are crafted to give the appearance of sternness and fairness, but are rarely fully enforced on corporations and the rich.

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

DAY 1430 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK Looking forward to meeting with Culture, Media & Sport Committee to share the unforgivable treatment of deaf athletes. Funded by @DCMS & @TNLUK the discrimination hides our existence & our future. It’s time #DeafSport

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Kidney Research UK @kidneyresearchuk.org · 13/05/2025

Do you want to transform the future of paediatric or rare kidney disease? We welcome research proposals aligned to advancing our understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of paediatric and rare kidney conditions. More information and to apply here: www.kidneyresearchuk.org/research/res...

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

The theatre had to seek permission from him in order to cast me. Because we knew one another he was happy to sanction it. I did chat with him about it but he was unfortunately unable to see the production. His typical response was ‘You’re too good looking to play me.’ Not true, but so very Alan. 🙌

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Maggie Byton @maggiebyton.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Absolutely disgraceful that there continues to be no support for deaf athletes,what more does Nathan have to do to get people to listen and act on this discrimination against deaf athletes.Change the policy to allow funding/ support for deaf athletes.

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Dr 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!

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Yorkshire Bylines @yorkshirebylines.co.uk · 29/03/2025

We're chuffed to announce that we've just sailed through 8 million visits to our website!! In just over 2 weeks we'll be celebrating our 5th anniversary. We're really proud of what we've done in this time. Thank you to all our contributors, our editors & uploaders, and our readers & supporters 🙏🎉

Banner in red and gold showing 8 million+ views thank you

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Brian Coates. @briancoates57.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Good morning, not a bad one when you have these over the road. If you can retire early do so, life is for living. Enjoy your day😎 #Ladyburnlake #Druridgebay #Northumberland

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

DAY 1378 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK Well today I dedicate to @reecedinsdale.bsky.social. Not sure what I would have done without his support this week. I’m just a swimmer who’s deaf & wants to represent my country but a policy hides my existence. He lent me a ladder #equality

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