Our 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Saturday 23 November from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon. Agenda Welcome, introduction and apologies Guest speakers Dr Theodoros Kasimatis and Dr Paramit Chowdhury – Biomarker research Stephen Emmerson – NKF Home Dialysis Peer Support Service Sarah Louise Harwood – London
General News
Transplant patients wanted to participate in immunosuppression study
Dear Kidney Transplant Recipient, Anti-rejection medication is necessary to prevent rejection, and keep a kidney transplant functioning. However, different transplant centres use different combination of anti-rejection medications. We would like to undertake research looking at these different types of medications used. We do not plan an intervention study – we
Meet Dr Peter Harrison our new Chair
Meet Dr Peter Harrison (aka Peter!) who takes on the role of Chair at the Guy’s & St Thomas’ Kidney Patients Association. Peter was born in Guy’s hospital and many years later became a medical student and then a trainee in renal medicine at Guy’s and Thomas’ before becoming one
Introducing: Hadizat Olanrewaju, Company Secretary
Hadizat Olanrewaju is the Guy’s & St Thomas’ Kidney Patients Association Company Secretary. Hadizat is Corporate Governance Professional with experience gained in a large FTSE 100 financial service and professional services environment. In her current role at Aviva Plc, she provides a wide range of governance solutions supported by her
Jennifer Salmon, Kidney Care UK Patient Support and Advocacy Officer
Jennifer Salmon is the Kidney Care UK Patient Support and Advocacy Officer for the KPA. Her role is to support anyone affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD) including patients, their loved ones, and carers. I can provide information and support on a wide range of issues relating to CKD including
Get involved! Support, questionnaires & studies for kidney patients
At Guy’s & St Thomas’ Kidney Patients Association we have had a number of requests for patients to get involved in either research or other activities, these are, in not particular order: 1. Kidney Care UK African and Caribbean recipe book Kidney Care UK are creating a recipe book for
Introducing: Niraj Haria FCCA, Treasurer
Introducing Niraj Haria FCCA, our Treasurer. Niraj can bring both accounting and management skills to the Treasurer role for Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital Kidney Patients’ Association. Niraj’s experience has mostly been in the Financial Services and Asset Management industry. Niraj was born in Nairobi, Kenya. Niraj did his schooling
Dates for your diary
The Renal Memorial Service Wednesday 9th October 2024 3.00pm in Guys Chapel GSTTKPA Annual General Meeting Saturday 23rd November 2024 via Zoom 10 – 12pm Save the dates Please save the dates and times, further information will be circulated in due course.
Vacancies for roles within Guy’s and St Thomas’ Kidney Patients Association
GSTTKPA is going through an exciting period of change. As a result, we are seeking to recruit new volunteers to support our ambitious and innovative change programme. These voluntary roles are all Trustee positions that are essential, so we can continue to achieve the aims and objectives of the charity.
Changes to Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital pharmacy services
The Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital contract with Lloyds Pharmacy will finish at the end of May 2024 and the service will transfer to Boots. Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital outpatient pharmacies Boots will run the outpatient pharmacies at Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital. Harrison Wing outpatient pharmacy closure