The National Kidney Federation (NKF) are proud to be the largest kidney patient charity in the UK. Run by kidney patients, for kidney patients. The NFK are looking for people to serve as an Executive Committee member – could that be you? Why apply? As a member of the executive,
General News
National Kidney Federation KPA Event on 14 March 2026
The NKF’s KPA Day, which will take place on Saturday 14th March 2026, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in Birmingham. We are delighted to announce, Prof. Smeeta Sinha, Consultant Nephrologist, NHS England Clinical Director Renal Medicine and Ron Cullen CEO UKKA, will be our speakers this year. There is a
A time to remember – Renal Memorial Service
The Renal Memorial Service brings together patients, families and staff This year’s Renal Memorial Service will be held in the Guy’s Hospital Chapel on Thursday 23rd October 2025. The Memorial Service is an opportunity for bereaved relatives/loved ones, patients and staff to come together to remember kidney patients who have
National Kidney Federation Annual Event 11th-12th October 2025
Heading to the NKF Annual Event this October? It’s all happening Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th October at the Hilton Hotel, East Midlands Airport, DE74 2YZ – make sure you’re all set… Book your Day Delegate Ticket directly with the NKF for the main event day on Sunday 12th October!
Show your support to tackle the issues and costs associated with Chronic Kidney Disease
Please show your support to tackle the issues and costs associated with Chronic Kidney Disease. This letter highlights the increasing need and costs to manage Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). If you support this could you forward/email your name to chair@gsttkpa.org as soon as possible and in any event by close of
Home Dialysis Campaign Manifesto
We are pleased to support The National Kidney Federation’s ‘Home Dialysis Campaign Manifesto’, for Increasing Home Dialysis in England for the Benefit of Patients and the NHS. Report & Recommendations to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the NHS and the Kidney Charities following the Home Dialysis
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
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
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.