Calcichew is a phosphate binder which contains calcium. Side effects include a chalky taste in the mouth, or sometimes the level of calcium in your blood can rise. Calcichew tablets should be chewed or sucked, 10-15 minutes before meals.

Positive news for kidney patients 👏

'Scientists are to double match blood intended for use for kidney transplant patients in a bid to make sure their donated kidney is less likely to be rejected.'

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Home Delivery Webinar - 1 week to go! 📣

📌Join us for our next FREE webinar on Tuesday 16th April, 5pm.

This webinar offers you the opportunity to learn more about home delivery, ask questions, and gain valuable insights. Please join us.

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Azathioprine

Azathioprine belongs to a group of medicines called immunosuppressants. As the word immunosuppressant suggests, the function of these drugs is to suppress the immune system, which is the body’s natural defence system.

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Home Delivery Webinar - Join us for our next FREE webinar on Tuesday 16th April, 5pm.

The focus of the webinar will be on the medicines delivery service and how it can benefit and support individuals living with kidney disease.

Free to register: kidney.org.uk/Event/nkf-webi…

In a heartfelt story of love, Chetna Reay, reflects on a journey towards becoming a living kidney donor for her diabetic mother: bit.ly/3TEVWY8

Living with kidney disease means a lifelong commitment. 💊

Taking daily medication is just one of the many challenges kidney disease brings.

Learn more about life with kidney disease via worldkidneyday.co.uk/are-you-kidney…

#KidneysMatter #Awareness

Patients 'travelling 50 miles for life-saving treatment'
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🚀It’s official - we're crowdfunding 🎉 We’re excited to share that we're partnering with Crowdcube 👩‍💻 Join us on our mission. 💙 Together, let's make a difference in kidney health outcomes!

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ACR (Albumin Creatinine Ratio)

An ACR is a urine test (into a small sample pot) best done in the morning. It helps check if the nephrons (kidney filters) are damaged and leaking albumin, which is a type of protein normally in the blood.

kidney.org.uk/proteinuria

At the weekend we supported KDARS for Kids Brave Bean Awards and what a day it was! 🎉 🥳 📸

A BIG thank you to all that attended, we hope that you all enjoyed the day as much as we did. 🧡

It is wonderful to see little Shaemus making headlines in a recent BBC News (UK) article. His mum, Sarah, shares Shaemus’ story and his journey of recovery following his kidney transplant from his dad. 🧡
Check it out here: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

We 💛 all our kidney heroes!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the #MyKidneyHero competition.

We wanted to share a few of our incredible entries.

Thank you to everyone for spreading awareness about kidney disease.

#MyKidneyHero #WorldKidneyDay

🎉Join our exciting Spring draw where you could WIN BIG with a top prize of £1,000 and three additional cash prizes are also up for grabs. ✨

Each raffle ticket costs just £1! 🤩

Purchase your tickets today 👉 kidney.org.uk/shop/nkf-sprin….

The NKF will be attending the Radisson Blu Hotel at East Midlands Airport tomorrow as we show our support for KDARS for Kids and their Brave Bean Awards event! 🌟

We can't wait to meet all the wonderful families who will be joining us. 🧡

#BraveBeanAwards 🌈✨

This evening we are shining a light for everyone living with kidney disease and in memory of those we have lost.

#WorldKidneyDay