Welsh Kidney Network

The Welsh Kidney Network (WKN) role is to collaboratively plan and monitor adult renal services in Wales. Find out about all our work here.

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

Dialysis is a life-saving treatment for people with #KidneyFailure, but it can also be intensive & gruelling.

Our new #NIHRevidence Collection brings together examples of research that could improve care.
➡️ https://t.co/d8I8myEEOK

@queenofdialysis @diaryofakidneyw #KidneyHealthForAll

[Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social @kidneycareuk]

📢 Today we launch our #BloodyAmazingKidneys campaign. We want to raise awareness of the #BloodyAmazing job our kidneys do & help identify those most at risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). To find out how to get involved, click here: https://t.co/gXx2s4lb73

[Karen @Jenkins10Karen]

@annukrenal @ANNUKResearch @ANNUKHomeHD

[Sarah McMillan @SarahMc15930118]

It was an absolute pleasure to present the Liz Baker Award for Nursing Excellence again this year. So many amazing nominations, from inspirational leaders. Congratulations again to Al Croose, Gill Williams & @tigi247 Sarah Hirst Williams, who won the overall award.

[Welsh Kidney Network @RenalWelsh]

https://t.co/kgYfjve1N0

[Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social @kidneycareuk]

🤔 Did you know that this week marks over 80 years since the invention of the first dialysis machine? From sausage skins to secret labs, here are 10 facts about the history of dialysis you may not know: https://t.co/h8ID76HM7F

[Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social @kidneycareuk]

👀 Our film about #TheBritishTransplantGames has been shortlisted in the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) Community Film Event 2024!

❗Can you vote for our us? https://t.co/q21mQWO6mZ You can find the voting button underneath all the videos, we are option 2!

[Kidney Wales @KidneyWales]

Massive thank you to @JBryantWales for sponsoring our awareness event at the Senedd yesterday.

And thank you to all Senedd members that took the time to come and speak to us #WorldKidneyDay

[Karen @Jenkins10Karen]

Thank you 🙏to all our nurses who are working on world kidney day to improve the lives of people with kidney disease #KidneyDisease

[Welsh Kidney Network @RenalWelsh]

In recognition of World Kidney Day today, please share this link which educates on the importance of your kidneys, provides pointers on looking after your kidneys and covers a range of other kidney care topics in bite-sized captions.
https://t.co/SsDcOdbxPY

[Welsh Kidney Network @RenalWelsh]

Tomorrow is World Kidney Day - an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for kidney health worldwide. Here in Wales the NHS and our partners will be recognising the day in different ways and locations.

The first image lists those activities.

[Welsh Kidney Network @RenalWelsh]

Module commencing at Swansea University from October 2024.

[Muslim Doctors Cymru @muslimdoccymru]

📣 MDC Announcement🏆

🎖️ This year, for the second year in a row, we are finalists in the critical worker category for the St Davids Awards.

👏🏾 A personal thanks from the committee to the whole of MDC, for your hardwork and dedication, in improving health inequalities

[Welsh Kidney Network @RenalWelsh]

Congratulations 🎊 to all the finalists @muslimdoccymru @tigi247

[St David Awards @stdavidawards]

Wales is full of truly inspirational people 😍

Every year, we recognise their extraordinary acts of bravery and determination.

Tonight, we celebrate their exceptional achievements - here are your 2024 finalists 👇

Llongyfarchiadau to you all 👏

[Kidney Quality Improvement Partnership @ThinkKidneys]

🩺Join us at the Home Therapies Summit on March 12! Explore, collaborate, and shape the future of home dialysis with key stakeholders and leaders.

Register now for a day of networking & discussions on supporting home dialysis patients!
🔗Register here: https://t.co/K02upIC8Vb🏠

[WKRU @TheWKRU]

Hello all- opportunities to become a peer mentor for people with kidney disease, training and more information provided below from our colleagues at @PophamKidney - https://t.co/n9jjd67ZJS

[Diary of a Kidney Warrior @diaryofakidneyw]

🚨New Podcast Episode🚨
Listen to courageous Kidney Warriors share their advice & encouragement. These highlights are a must for anyone seeking motivation & insight into the journey of battling #kidneydisease. Out now:
https://t.co/Y6cf2dxMTV 
#kidneywarrior #ckd #kidneydisease

[Swansea Bay NHS @SwanseabayNHS]

A Swansea Bay nurse has received an award named after the woman and friend who mentored her throughout much of her career. Read the story here https://t.co/xhKTzdu4F0

[Kidney Quality Improvement Partnership @ThinkKidneys]

Only 5 days left! Don't forget to get your #QI abstracts submitted for #UKKW2024! ⌛️

[Chris Brown @Brown_ie_Chris]

Well that’s a wrap! Thank you to a very special kidney community for allowing me to be part of the story nearly 20 years! Diolch o galon x