Gloria Owens
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✋ #SkinCancer is the most common type of any cancer in the UK. The risk is especially high after a #Kidney, or other solid-organ, #Transplant. How is skin cancer diagnosed & treated & what can we do to reduce the risk?
📽️ For more info click here: kidneycareuk.org/news-and-campa… #CKD
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🤝 We have partnered with Wales & West Utilities, The Welsh Kidney Network & NHS Wales
💁 The 1,500 people in Wales who receive their haemodialysis in hospital – & their families – will be able to access free, impartial guidance & support
🌍 More info: kidneycareuk.org/get-support/ki…
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Safe weight management is something we find discussed regularly in our group, especially for people who've recently had kidney transplants or are on the waiting list. It can be really challenging, so check out this magazine below for sensible, realistic advice from @kidneycareuk.
Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social@kidneycareuk
⚖️ Achieving & maintaining a healthy weight can be especially challenging when you’re living with #KidneyDisease and, for many people, #Diabetes too. That's why we created the Safe Weight Loss magazine from #KidneyKitchen - and it's FREE! 📑 kidneycareuk.org/about-kidney-h…
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What an amazing day, sorry I didn’t get to see everyone but here are a few of the amazing #cavspecialist nurses. Thank you for everything you do, I am so proud you are part of our team. @Jas_Roberts10 @AylwardRebecca @cavuhb
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New Research alert🚨 "Feminizing care pathways: Mixed-methods study of reproductive options, decision making, pregnancy, post-natal care and parenting amongst women with kidney disease"onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11… Thanks to all involved for contributing to this important topic ✊
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Thank you for allowing us to host this event at the school! We had a warm welcome from pupils and staff. A great day of learning, career advice, creativity and fun @kidneydayUK
Bryngwyn School@BryngwynSchool
On 9th March 2023 we were delighted to host ‘World Kidney Day’ in partnership with NHS Wales and Cardiff University. Year 9 pupils joined in the events and were able to discover and explore how our kidneys work; how we treat kidney disease; how to maintain healthy lifestyles;
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All the best for the future Chris, thanks for everything you have done for us renal patients 👍👏
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Please RT this widely if you will be standing shoulder to shoulder with our junior doctors next week
Peter Stefanovic@PeterStefanovi2
Junior doctors in England will be taking strike action next week Whilst UK media stands by silently the Government is engaged in a shameless campaign to demonize them I will not stand by and watch that happen - here are some actual FACTS
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The boy went off today into a real life working research lad to see how the doctors and scientists learn about Kidney disease and try to find ways of treating it, he came out saying, if he ever needs his poorly kidney taking out, he will donate it to the research lab.@TheWKRU
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🚨Our #NHS is facing critical danger - with hospitals overwhelmed & patients dying whilst waiting hours for treatment.
Yet @RishiSunak & @SteveBarclay are silent. We demand a declaration of a national emergency and urgent action now!
#NHSOnLifeSupport
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People from minority ethnic groups often wait a year longer for a kidney transplant than white patients. This research has the potential to be a game-changer for so many people waiting for a transplant.
theguardian.com/society/2022/a…
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This video is absolutely tearing it up, with 4.3 million views now.
This government has a surging problem on its hands.
Enough is Enough@eiecampaign
Enough is enough. It's time to turn anger into action. Join the campaign to fight the cost-of-living crisis. wesayenough.co.uk
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⚠️ Please share/retweet!⚠️ Do you have CKD? We need just a few more responses for our #CostofLiving survey. We really need to hear your views. Click here now: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/28BYBVB
#CostofLivingCrisis #CostofLivingSurvey #UKSurvey #Dialysis
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Thank you for sharing our #putalidonit campaign @ThinkKidneys 😊👍
Kidney Quality Improvement Partnership@ThinkKidneys
@Heretoanywhere @heather_ann26 @queenofdialysis @HaemodialysisVA @OUHospitals @jimbog_76 @GeorgiosVrakas Here’s the link to @kidneycareuk article ‘put a lid on it’ - Managing life-threatening bleeds from fistulas and grafts kidneycareuk.org/about-kidney-h…
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We're celebrating the real life super heroes @WelshAmbulance for today's #ThankYouThursday
Not all super heroes wear a cape! At #TeamWAST, some provide support over the phone, some will travel to your home (by land or air); all of them have a passion to care for their community.
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Well done to all involved 👏
Cardiff Pharmacy@PharmacyCU
A huge thank you to the Renal pharmacists and animators at Morriston Hospital who helped enormously in the creation of our content, teaching children all about the kidney and kidney disease. Launching around #worldkidneyday2022 seemed the perfect time & we hope the pupils enjoy!
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People with the highest risk of complications from COVID-19 may be eligible to receive treatment, without being admitted to hospital. This video explain what you need to know and do if you test positive youtu.be/CCBsfkm_LGA
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#Kidneydisease and #heartdisease share two of the same main causes: #diabetes and #hypertension. If you have either of those diseases, you will want to control your blood glucose if you have diabetes, and your blood pressure if you have high blood pressure. #WorldKidneyDay
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