AKPA - Addenbrooke's Kidney Patients Association

13/11/2025

✨Have you SAVED THE DATE?!✨
We are looking forward to welcoming you!

13/11/2025

🎄AI DIABETIC STOCKING FILLER?🎄
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New research has the potential to produce a unique gift for those suffering from diabetic neuropathy. An unlikely Xmas present this year though because comprehensive product trials have yet to be undertaken and regulatory approval obtained. Perversely, it's not what the stocking contains but a 'smart textile' sock that's at the heart of this latest endeavour.

Over the last five years researchers at Mynerva, a spin-off company from ETH Zurich, have developed a way to address the chronic pain and loss of sensation in the feet. Along with non-invasive electrical pulses The Leia Smart Sock contains a bunch of chips, a mini computer, sensors and AI processing to help people who suffer from some of the worst symptoms of diabetes.

The aim is to stimulate specific nerve strands and restore some sensation in the feet. Researchers are hoping this could potentially negate the need for the strong painkillers that are typically used to treat the condition, while enabling more confident mobility. Readers can access more detail and see the product in action by visiting, https://newatlas.com/diabetes/smart-socks-diabetics-feel-feet/ -

Alan Webster

12/11/2025

Has anyone experienced issues with transport from hospital / dialysis, particularly from EMED? AKPA were contacted by a BBC journalist who are hoping to hear from anyone who has experienced difficulties with this company. Please leave a message for AKPA and we can forward your name and/ or comments .

04/11/2025

Did you know? The transplant co-ordinators and all round great team (situated outside Ward G5 at Addenbrooke's) have a card for receivers of a transplant to write a little note to the family of their donor or to give directly to live donor who has donated one of their kidneys to you.

If you cannot find the words yourself there are cards with a poem written to express emotions we can wrestle with. For those who wish to write their own words there are cards left blank for your own message. They are free to transplant patients.

Dialysis patients- should the AKPA supply similar cards of thanks for carers or loved ones who support you through your treatment too?

29/10/2025

As the AKPA celebrates its 50th Anniversary ,supporting Kidney Patients and their families, so does this extraordinary lady who has had her kidney transplant over 50 years now! Read her story…..

A woman who had a life-saving kidney transplant back in 1970 this week celebrates 50 years of healthy active life.

28/10/2025

On holiday but still have to do the dialysis! It can be stressful but it is fun improvising - I didn't even realise I could still get down this low - Spudwife was speechless (quietest she's been for a while 😉😂 ) and it's well worth it to make memories with the family.

21/10/2025

Who is coming?! Please save the date. We will welcome you warmly👋

18/10/2025

The National Kidney Federation Peer Support Service

Living with kidney disease or caring for someone who has can feel overwhelming. However, it's important to remember that you're never alone. Our free National Peer Support Service is designed to connect you with someone who has experienced similar challenges and can offer understanding and support. If you have recently been diagnosed with kidney disease, are living with kidney disease, on dialysis, transplanted or considering home therapies, our peer support volunteers can help.

Call our Freephone Helpline: 0800 169 09 36
Request support today on our referral form here : www.kidney.org.uk/peer-support
Email: helpline@kidney.org.uk

Helpline Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

18/10/2025

BARGAIN! At dialysis units : Cambridge, Hinchingbrook, King’s Lynn and West Suffolk dialysis units. ( Mail order also available, update to come…)

13/08/2025

https://akpa.org.uk/funding-opportunity-please-vote/

This is a valuable opportunity to raise funds that will help the NKF continue and expand its vital services that are a lifeline for patients and families. It