Results of the latest PREM survey Last summer, 380 Guy’s and St Thomas’ kidney patients took part in the national Patient Reported Experience Measure (PREM) survey of kidney care in the UK—you may remember being asked to complete a yellow paper questionnaire. The aim of the survey is to help
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You are a priority – Extra support for kidney patients from the Priority Services Register
Power cuts and water supply interruptions are rare these days. But should they occur, we are eligible as kidney patients to join the Priority Services Register (PSR) and receive extra support from our utility companies. What is the Priority Services Register? The PSR helps utility companies look after domestic customers
The latest transplant research – My Top 4
Every year the UK’s kidney doctors and nurses come together for the British Transplant Society meeting when we look at the achievements of the past year, and our hopes for the year to come. It is also a great opportunity to showcase some of the research advances from Guy’s and
Kidney information films from Guy’s Kidney Clinic
A series of four short films has been produced for people living with kidney disease. The films, which feature patients and clinical staff from Guy’s Kidney Clinic, aim to let patients know about the different options available for managing their condition and help them make choices about their treatment that
Report – GSTTKPA Annual General Meeting December 2018
A year of continuity and progress for GSTTKPA Guy’s & St Thomas’ Kidney Patients’ Association (GSTTKPA) is going from strength to strength in its support for patients and their families at Guy’s kidney clinic. This was the message of GSTTKPA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on 1st December 2018. GSTTKPA
Introducing PITHIA
New research study aims to boost transplants from older deceased donors Many potential kidney transplants are from deceased donors aged 60 years or older, but many of these kidneys are not used due to worries about how they may work. But age alone does not predict good kidney health and
Upcoming Annual General Meeting Saturday 1st December 2018
Would you like to know about the latest research in kidney transplantation? Then come to Guy’s & St Thomas’ Kidney Patients’ Association Annual General Meeting. Saturday 1st December, 10am – 12pm The Roben’s Suite 29th floor, Tower Wing Guy’s Hospital London SE1 9RT Hear from Dr Benedict Phillips of Guy’s & St Thomas’ about how research
British Transplant Games 2018
The 2018 British Transplant Games took place in August in Birmingham. The Games are a four-day multi-sports event whose aim is to promote fitness after transplantation and highlight the continued need for organ donation. Teams from Evelina London Children’s Hospital and GSTT adult kidney unit attended the event with financial
Climbing Out!
Young adult kidney patients take to the hills In early July a small group of Guy’s and St Thomas’ young adult kidney patients took part in a Climbing Out outdoor activity programme held in North Wales. They joined other young people from Leeds Renal Unit to stay together in a
Family Fun Day 15th July 2018
Guy’s & St Thomas’ Kidney Patients’ Association invite kidney patients and their friends and family to a family fun day (including a FREE BBQ) on Sunday 15th July, commencing at 1pm. The event will be held at King’s College Sports Ground, Brockley Rise/Stillness Road, London SE23 1NW. Buses P4,122,185 run near