NKF - National Kidney Federation

01/04/2026

🚶‍♀️ It’s National Walking Day AND the start of our Best Foot Forward Challenge 🌟🚶‍♂️

It’s not too late to join the movement! 🧡 For those already signed up, we wish you the best of luck on your challenge.

Share in the comments where you’ll be taking a walk this month and let us know if you have any planned activities over Easter to get those steps in! 🌷

👟 Walk with a purpose and support those affected by kidney disease.

Join the challenge today and make every step count 👇 www.kidney.org.uk/bff2026

31/03/2026

The transplant phone call - what to expect?

Deciding to go on the kidney transplant list is a life-changing step. The next challenge? No one can say when the call will come. Here's what to expect when it does 👇
https://www.kidney.org.uk/the-transplant-phone-call

If you would like to order a free copy of the leaflet above or would like to have a chat with one of our Helpline advisers or peer supporters call 0800 169 09 36 or email helpline@kidney.org.uk

30/03/2026

We're excited to share that our brand new NKF Helpline information is now available "Eating Well After a Kidney Transplant".

This guide covers everything you need to know about staying safe and healthy with food after your transplant. Inside, we discuss:
🍎 Food safety tips
🥦Healthy eating advice
🍌Foods to avoid
🍐 Safer alternatives

Whether you're newly transplanted or supporting someone who is, this leaflet is a great resource to help you make confident and informed choices.

Get your free printed copy today by contacting the Helpline on 0800 169 09 36 or email helpline@kidney.org.uk.

30/03/2026

Our challenge starts this Wednesday - it's not too late join! 👣

Take on 72,208 steps throughout April to raise vital funds for kidney patients and their families. 🧡

Sign up here: www.kidney.org.uk/bff2026

29/03/2026

We've been inspired by the many moving kidney stories that have been shared with us over the years, or what we have read. 🧡

Whether you are a kidney recipient, donor, family member, carer, or friend of someone who has kidney disease, you can share your story with us. Every story matters and could help others feel understood, supported or less alone.

Send in your story to nkf@kidney.org.uk

29/03/2026

Are you a patient or carer that have lived experience of acquired hypothalamic obesity?

NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) are currently reviewing the clinical and cost effectiveness of the drug setmelanotide, which they are appraising for treatment for acquired hypothalamic obesity in people aged 4 years and over.

To support the review, the National Kidney Federation is gathering experiences from those affected by hypothalamic obesity.

If you’d like to talk about your experience with hypothalamic obesity, please email nkf@kidney.org.uk by Friday 8 May.

28/03/2026

What if your support helped someone feel more certain about their next step?

By becoming a member of the National Kidney Federation, you could help give someone the support they need, the reassurance they are looking for, or even the confidence to choose the treatment option that's right for them.

Your membership helps fund vital services for kidney patients and their families across the UK, from a free helpline to peer support and trusted information.

Learn more about becoming an NKF member today: www.kidney.org.uk/member

27/03/2026

The East of England renal network are keen to improve the information given to patients who have been admitted to hospital with an acute kidney injury- this is when there is a sudden and recent reduction in kidney function. This may be due to dehydration, infection or blockage to the kidney (amongst other reasons). The network would like to find out more about what information patients are currently given when being discharged from hospital, and what type of information would be useful to have.

If you have had an Acute Kidney Injury, we would be grateful if you could fill out the short survey below (the survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete).This will help us design discharge information that would best serve patient needs and help answer the most frequently asked questions.

Take part in the survey here: https://shorturl.at/Fei7a

27/03/2026

The 'incredible' inspiring Harrow man who spent 51 years on dialysis. Tributes have been paid to Mahesh Mehta from Stanmore who became the longest surviving dialysis patient in the world. 🧡

The Mehta family and Mahesh himself became well-known supporters of his local KPA (West London KPA) and other kidney charities.

Read more 👇

Mahesh Mehta, a Stanmore resident who held the Guinness World Record for the longest time spent on dialysis, has died aged 69 after 51 years of treatment.

27/03/2026

Yesterday, our NKF Helpline Advisor, Linda Pickering, attended the Sheffield Kidney Institute event. It was a fantastic opportunity for patients under the care of Sorby Kidney Institute to connect and ask questions with the healthcare professionals supporting their care.

Linda was on hand with NKF information leaflets and shared details about the charity and our patient support services.

It was a great and informative evening!

Pictured:
1. NKF Helpline Advisor Linda Pickering with all the Sheffield Kidney Institute staff, Debbie Douglas, Clare Shaw, Louise Wild, Alisha Jama, Nour Ajjan and Dr Ragada El Damanawi
2. Linda with the NKF stand
3. NKF information leaflets that were available – if you would like to order any of our leaflets please call 0800 169 09 36 or email helpline@kidney.org.uk

27/03/2026

Why leave a legacy?

By including the National Kidney Federation in your Will, you'll:
- Help us provide and expand our free life changing support services for patients and families.
- Fund vital work like our Helpline services.
- Support national campaigns for better care, home dialysis access and kidney awareness.
- Create a brighter future for people living with kidney disease providing the knowledge and support they need to confidently manage their kidney condition and continue living life on their own terms.

For more information and to make your personalised Will online visit: www.kidney.org.uk/legacy-giving

26/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday in Leeds for the Voices to Vision Listening Event. 🗣

If you are living with kidney disease, supporting someone who is, or working in kidney care, your voice is vital in helping shape the future of services. To get involved, take a look at our upcoming listening events and register your interest here: www.kidney.org.uk/7-million-lives-at-risk-whats-the-plan

Pictured:
Andrea Brown, NKF Chief Executive
Geoff Downes, NKF Vice Chair
Richard Goldring, Chair of the South East Kidney Patient Association