GSTTKPA is going through an exciting period of change with a new team of recently appointed Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Company Secretary and a further Trustee. As a result, we are seeking to recruit new volunteers to support our ambitious and innovative change programme. These voluntary roles are essential, so
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Help inform how artificial intelligence can help progress in healthcare for kidney patients
Dr. Elham Asgari is a Consultant Nephrologist, she is researching care for kidney patients, in particular how artificial intelligence can help and is looking for kidney patients to join the discussion. Dr. Elham Asgari has written the following letter… Dear kidney patient community, I am a nephrologist at Guy’s Hospital
Christmas Social Event
GSTTKPA’s Patient Christmas Social Event! You are invited to join us at GSTTKPA’s Christmas Social Event, there will be food, drinks, music and a raffle. Sunday, 1st December 2024 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm The Robens Suite Guy’s Hospital 29th Floor Tower Wing London SE1 9RT
GSTTKPA AGM 2024 – Agenda
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
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