Tips for #homedialysis in storms/power cuts. I also have a whole story of getting stranded on an Australian island in a truly massive storm & I needed to get back to the mainland for dialysis but that’s not what this is about 😂 the below applies to water supply failure too /1

Most people know the weather is improving when they start to see daffodils sprouting. 🌼 I know the weather is improving when the local bongo drum playing busker reappears. 🙉

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"Social media and the internet are the first port of call for many people with ailments or questions about their health." Misinformation is rife on social media, but are the platforms equipped deal with it? Chris Stokel-Walker reports bmj.com/content/384/bm…

“There is always a competitive spirit, but ultimately, we want everyone to enjoy themselves.” YAKG member Michael is featured in this article talking about why he enjoys adaptive cricket! 🏏 empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/a…

I’d really encourage all transplant recipients to write (anon) to their donor families if they feel able to, you don’t have to wait til you have something “good enough” to tell them. We’re all human & connection means a lot. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

Excited to have spent time this afternoon supporting some Young Adult Kidney Group members who are recording something very cool in preparation for #WorldKidneyDay next week. Watch this space! 👀👂 @takeover106_9 Kidney Care UK

This was a v. cool piece of mail to get today! Part of the first letter I wrote to my donor’s mum is in the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine! Thanks Kate Wiles for asking me to share this all the way back in 2020! ❤️ #organdonation #kidneytransplant

I miss you every day. ❤️ I’m also well aware that the fact I’ve ended up lighting a grapefruit scented candle when it’s something very few kidney patients can eat would definitely have made you laugh. 🤭 #ShineALight #WorldKidneyDay #KidneysMatter

Before the end of #WorldKidneyDay this year, I couldn’t resist resurrecting this post from a previous occasion, fondly remembered as “The time I unwittingly antagonised The Diet Police”! 🫣

Most days I don’t miss my previous life and career at all. On other days however…😂😂😂

Please share this opportunity with any young adult kidney patients you may know! 🤩

Hey kidney people, especially those of you with transplants or waiting for them, please take a few mins to fill out this survey. It helps us work out how the system can be improved to better support you. 👇

It’s that time again! Visit the link below for more information about this event and to register to join us! 👇

If you're a kidney patient aged 18-30 you're invited to attend our FREE residential weekend taking place in Sept! This is an amazing opportunity to meet other young people with kidney disease & take part in a wide variety of activities. Register online here! 👉

Thinking about coming to our Young Adult Residential Weekend this year, or encouraging a young adult patient you support to consider coming? Here are a few reasons why you should… 🧵

❗Remember that registration is now open for the Young Adult Kidney Group annual residential weekend! This free event is for young people aged 18-30 who have a kidney condition. ✅ To find out more and to sign up for 2024, click here: kidneycareuk.org/get-support/yo…

Unpredictable

Hi Octopus Energy l have just received an email that another supplier has contacted you to say I’m switching to them. I think this is a mistake as I have not contacted any alternative suppliers and am not intending to transfer. 🤔