Coventry & Warwickshire Kidney Patients' Association

20/03/2026

An exciting pilot scheme has launched that, if successful, could enable up to 345 more kidney transplants every year. Driven by NHS Blood and Transplant, the scheme consists of 15 pilot assessment and recovery centres where selected donated organs will be preserved and assessed, buying more time to determine their suitability for transplant.

Dr David Crosby, chief research officer at Kidney Research UK said: “This news has been hotly anticipated by the charity. Interventions are needed more urgently than ever to enable more life-saving transplants, with over 7,000 people currently on the waiting list for a kidney transplant and the numbers of people entering kidney failure predicted to continue rising.

“Organ perfusion was first pioneered in the kidney by Professor Mike Nicholson in research funded by Kidney Research UK, and is central to this pilot. Perfusion preserves organs outside the body for longer, extending the window in which organs are assessed, meaning fewer are discarded as unsuitable simply because time has run out.

“We look forward to the first kidney transplants taking place as part of this pilot. Seeing research we have funded helping create potentially life-changing outcomes only fuels our commitment and determination to change the future of kidney health.”

Read more about the pilot here: https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/news/nhs-starts-machine-preservation-programme-to-enable-more-transplants/

12/03/2026

Here at Morrisons, Leamington for World Kidney Day 😀

World Kidney Day

11/03/2026

Did you know it's World Kidney Day tomorrow, Thursday 12th March?
Gary and Grace from the local Kidney Patients' Association will be at Morrisons in Leamington Spa in the afternoon 12.30 to 4 pm, either in the cafe or the community room.

There will be lots of kidney-related literature on our table, a few freebies, and balloons for the kiddies (or adults if they want one lol)

Come and have a chat with us, and if we can help with anything, it would be lovely to meet you.

Photos tomorrow!

05/03/2026

One of the most common questions by kidney patients is about eating well.

Kidney friendly recipes from Kidney Kitchen can be found here:

Hundreds of kidney-friendly recipes and low potassium, low phosphate and low salt options in the Kidney Kitchen recipe collection index.

17/11/2025

Survey Participants Needed – Help Improve Kidney Care!

We’re helping share an important research project from Queen’s University Belfast exploring social prescribing for people living with kidney disease or transplant.

If you are:
✔ Living with kidney disease (any stage)
✔ Have had a kidney transplant
✔ A renal healthcare professional
✔ A social prescriber or link worker
✔ Or working in an organisation providing socially prescribed activities
✔ Aged 18+ and living in the UK

…your experiences matter!

🧡 Your input can help improve support services for kidney patients across the UK.

📄 The survey takes only a few minutes.
📌 No prior experience with social prescribing is needed.

This study is part of a PhD project at the School of Nursing & Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast and supported by the Department for the Economy.

Thank you for helping strengthen support for the kidney community! 💚

09/11/2025

All new webinar 🥑🍉 Healthy Eating with Diabetes & Kidney Disease

This webinar is hosted by Yuko Ishida BSc (Hons) MSc RD Specialist Diabetes Dietitian Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS, Yuko is also the Creator of renal dietary videos that help patients with their diets and what foods are good and bad to eat. Yuko will also be joined by Hattie Stiff, NKF Ambassador to discuss her experience with a renal diet. This webinar will focus on both diabetic and kidney patients, aiming to help understand diet and what is best to manage your condition.

Sign up for the free webinar: https://www.kidney.org.uk/Event/nkf-webinar-series

04/11/2025

Warwick Kidney Patient Social Get-Together – This Thursday!

Join us on Thursday, 6th November, 2–4pm at The Tilted Wig, Market Place, Warwick, CV34 4SA (right in the town centre, near the bus terminal).

Come along for a relaxed afternoon with fellow kidney patients and carers — a chance to chat, share experiences, and enjoy good company. 💬☕

No need to book — just drop in!
More info: www.cwkpa.org.uk

Charity number: 508587 Coventry and Warwickshire Kidney Patients’ Association is a support group for renal patients and families in the Coventry and Warwickshire area: pre-dialysis, dialysis, and transplant. We hold regular events for our patients, raise funds to improve their lives and promote ki...

15/10/2025

CWKPA Annual General Meeting – You’re Invited!

Dear CWKPA Members and Supporters,

You are warmly invited to join us for the Coventry & Warwickshire Kidney Patients’ Association (CWKPA) Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 16th October 2025 at 7.30 pm (via Zoom).

This is a wonderful opportunity to:
✨ Reflect on the past 12 months
💬 Share ideas and plans for the year ahead
💚 Discuss how we can continue supporting kidney patients across our community

📩 Please contact us to receive the Zoom link — we’d love to see as many of you there as possible!

30/09/2025

🎉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!

🍴If you will be staying over the night before, don’t miss the free buffet & quiz — be sure to reserve your free buffet spot when you book your delegate ticket!

Please help spread the word by sharing with your networks – it's a weekend not to be missed!

For full details and to book, visit: www.kidney.org.uk/Event/nkf-annual-event-2025

Or call the NKF office on 01909 544999

✨Are you a member of Coventry & Warwickshire Kidney Patients' Association?✨
Did you know that we refund the cost of the NKF Day Delegate Ticket to 10 members each year? Please direct message us or contact info@cwkpa.org.uk for more details

Whether you're a patient, caregiver, healthcare professional, or supporter, there's something for everyone. Book your place today!

26/08/2025

🌿 Join us tomorrow! 🌿

The Coventry & Warwickshire Kidney Patients’ Association is holding a friendly Social Get-Together tomorrow, Wednesday 27th August, 2–4pm at the Green Man, 168 Warwick Road, Kenilworth, CV8 1HS.

It’s a lovely opportunity to relax, chat, and connect with others who understand the kidney journey. Whether you’re a patient, family member, or supporter – everyone is welcome. 💚

Come along and enjoy an afternoon of friendship and support – we’d love to see you there!

13/08/2025

Good morning, Help the National Kidney Federation win £5,000.
The NKF are delighted to announce that they have been selected to take part in a public vote, designed to allocate funding to a charity supporting chronic illness.
There are 7 fantastic charities taking part, and the one with the most votes at the end of the week will receive a £5,000 grant!
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 will help sustain the NKF Helpline, provide clear and accessible information, and empower patients and families to make informed decisions while ensuring your voice remains central to improvements in kidney care.
Vote Now!: https://pollunit.com/en/polls/a6_xhjr_2e0drf5gc0pyuw...

Help us fund a charity tackling chronic disease

06/05/2025

Have you had a transplant and would like to find out more about the British Transplant Games?
You don't need to be an athlete to take part in this really rewarding event. There are so many different sports such as walking, darts, swimming, athletics, tennis, badminton, bowling, table tennis and more!

Registration closes on Friday 16th May (go to https://www.britishtransplantgames.co.uk )

If you are:
Going to the British Transplant Games around Oxford 31st July to 3rd August, or
Thinking about it, or
Would just like to find out more with other transplant recipients who value the importance of keeping fit to keeping well, or
Just be nice to see the team again

This is for your opportunity😊
Meet up on Sunday 11th May, 2pm sat outside at the Varsity, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry, GB CV4 7AJ

Best wishes

Declan
Coventry & Warwickshire Transplant Team

Celebrating the Gift of Life through Sport.
And enjoying life.

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