AKPA - Addenbrooke's Kidney Patients Association

05/12/2025

AKPA - Addenbrooke's Kidney Patients Association is hosting their 50th anniversary carol concert this Saturday (06 December) from 3.00pm.

Join the St Augustine's Singers, Hatton Park Primary School, and Ely College choirs for an afternoon of traditional carols and christmas music at Great St. Mary's Church, Cambridge: https://orlo.uk/yib15

This is a free event, but donations are always gratefully received.

02/12/2025

Need something to listen to whilst on dialysis? Diary of a Kidney Warrior touches on many different subjects that may be of interest to those on dialysis or who have received a transplan take a look at these podcasts on Youtube.

Welcome to Diary of a Kidney Warrior!This is the home of the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast in partnership with Kidney Care UK, hosted by Kidney Warrior, ...

25/11/2025

Is it December 1st yet? No? Oh I’m early…..🧑‍🎄

Enjoy a wide range of delicious festive meals, puddings and cakes to help you celebrate Christmas, safe in the knowledge that all Kidney Kitchen recipes are carefully analysed and approved by kidney dietitians.

23/11/2025

Something to read this new week. There seems slow progress to update dialysis treatment , what are they saying in America?

After decades of slow progress, researchers are exploring better treatments for kidney failure — which kills more people than HIV or tuberculosis. (2020)

20/11/2025

🎄Oh WOW! 🎄Just had a meeting with the wonderful team who bring all elements of the AKPA Christmas Carol Service together. This Carol Service, on Saturday, 6th December, will be super special !

You will hear traditional readings, a wonderful sermon from Revd. Ally Barrett (recently heard at St.Paul's Cathedral)
✨ Beautiful hymns and songs from St Augustine's Singers, also
🫶Ely College Choir (moved many to teary eyes last year!)..and the rocking
🤗Hatton Park County Primary School!

✨✨🎄DO NOT MISS THIS FREE EVENT - We are celebrating!!🎄✨✨

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👋