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 8rd October 2026. The Memorial Service is an opportunity for bereaved relatives/loved ones, patients and staff to come together to remember kidney patients who have
General News
Thank you to all our volunteers!
National Volunteer Week is a wonderful opportunity for us to say a huge thank you to everyone who gives their time, energy and support to GSTTKPA. We are incredibly grateful to our volunteers, whose dedication helps us continue to make a real difference for kidney patients and their families. Huge
GSTTKPA London Marathon team continues to make a difference
Following an incredible day at the London Marathon, we are delighted to share that our amazing runners — Madelaine Simpson, Matthew Britt and Michael Woodward — have now raised an outstanding £5,880, with donations still coming in. Taking on the 26.2-mile challenge in support of the Guy’s and St Thomas’ Kidney
Remembering George Brown
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of George Brown on 7 April 2026. George was a cornerstone of the Guy’s and St Thomas’ Kidney Patients’ Association (GSTTKPA), having supported the charity since September 2005. Over more than a decade of active volunteering, he gave an extraordinary amount of
Join us at the National Kidney Federation Annual Event 2026
Guy’s and St Thomas’ Kidney Patients Association (GSTTKPA) is proud to support the upcoming National Kidney Federation Annual Event 2026, taking place from Friday 2nd October to Saturday 3rd October 2026 at North Promenade, Sea Front, Blackpool. This fantastic annual event brings together kidney patients, carers, families, healthcare professionals and
GSTTKPA team goes the extra mile at the London Marathon
The Guy’s and St Thomas’ Kidney Patients Association (GSTTKPA) was proudly represented at this year’s London Marathon by Chair, Shevanti Sandy, who was there to cheer on and support three incredible runners raising funds and awareness for the renal community. Ahead of the race, Shevanti was pictured with one of
KPA website review – Your feedback is welcome
The Guy’s and St Thomas’ Kidney Patients Association is undertaking a review of this website to ensure all content remains accurate, relevant, and supportive to the needs of kidney patients, their families, and carers. We plan to resume our charitable activities and we remain grateful for your support. Donations can still
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
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