@NCKRF

Registered charity (700037) whose aims are to raise funds and award grants in the North of England for research into kidney disease & transplantation.

 Newcastle upon Tyne
nckrf.org.uk
Joined February 2014
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Newcastle woman waiting for her fifth kidney transplant welcomes 'exciting' new technology chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor…
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Missed out when the Cambridge Half Marathon sold out? Good news... we still have a few Kidney Care UK places available! This is your chance to be part of an incredible event and make every mile count for people affected by kidney disease. Sign up now πŸ‘‰ kidneycareuk.org/kidney-care…
Two men smiling and holding medals after completing the Cambridge Half Marathon. They are wearing sports attire and caps. A banner in the background reads "Missed out on a Place?" with the Cambridge Half Marathon logo. Text below states, "Don’t worry! There are still spaces to run for Kidney Care UK!" The Kidney Care UK logo is visible in the lower left corner.

ALT Two men smiling and holding medals after completing the Cambridge Half Marathon. They are wearing sports attire and caps. A banner in the background reads "Missed out on a Place?" with the Cambridge Half Marathon logo. Text below states, "Don’t worry! There are still spaces to run for Kidney Care UK!" The Kidney Care UK logo is visible in the lower left corner.

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We are so proud to have contributed vital funding to support this UK first. See us mentioned in the article and huge congratulations to the team at the Freeman Hospital who performed the surgery. chroniclelive.co.uk/news/hea…

Lifesaving kidney transplant is UK-first for Freeman Hospital

Freeman Hospital experts have carried out a pioneering kidney transplant

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A good news story for the bank holiday weekend highlighting the national Living Kidney Sharing Scheme which is hugely successful in our region: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3w2…

Kidney transplants: Man donates to stranger to save wife

The BBC followed Jan and Mark Taylor's journey as they prepared for surgery at an Oxford hospital.

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Missed out on the 2026 #GNR ballot? We are a local charity & have spaces. Min Β£250 to raise - lowest target around. Be part of a team raising funds for kidney research. Contact us via our website @greatnorthrun_ #renalresearch #kidneyresearch #livesfreefromkidneyresearch #kidneys
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We welcome the latest news from @NICEComms recommending the combined use of two different targeted therapies to treat adults in England living with a particular type of advanced kidney cancer. Kidney cancer is the 11th most common cause of cancer death in the UK; some 28,485 people in England were diagnosed with the condition between 2020 and 2022. Director of policy and public affairs, Alison Railton, said: "π‘‡β„Žπ‘–π‘  π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘π‘œπ‘šπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘› π‘œπ‘“π‘“π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘  π‘Žπ‘› π‘–π‘šπ‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Žπ‘‘π‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘œπ‘π‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘› π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘ π‘œπ‘šπ‘’ π‘π‘’π‘œπ‘π‘™π‘’ 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 π‘€π‘–π‘‘β„Ž π‘Žπ‘‘π‘£π‘Žπ‘›π‘π‘’π‘‘ π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘›π‘Žπ‘™ 𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙 π‘π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘π‘–π‘›π‘œπ‘šπ‘Ž. β€œπΎπ‘–π‘‘π‘›π‘’π‘¦ π‘…π‘’π‘ π‘’π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘β„Ž π‘ˆπΎ π‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘£π‘–π‘‘π‘’π‘‘ π‘π‘œπ‘šπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘  π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘›π‘” π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘π‘œπ‘›π‘ π‘’π‘™π‘‘π‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘› π‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘ π‘’ π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘β„Žπ‘–π‘  π‘Žπ‘π‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘–π‘ π‘Žπ‘™ π‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘π‘’π‘ π‘ . π‘†π‘œπ‘šπ‘’ 𝑑𝑦𝑝𝑒𝑠 π‘œπ‘“ 𝑅𝐢𝐢 π‘π‘Žπ‘› 𝑏𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑑 π‘‘π‘œ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Žπ‘‘, π‘’π‘ π‘π‘’π‘π‘–π‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘¦ 𝑖𝑓 π‘‘π‘–π‘Žπ‘”π‘›π‘œπ‘ π‘’π‘‘ π‘™π‘Žπ‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿ. π‘‡β„Žπ‘–π‘  𝑖𝑠 π‘π‘œπ‘ π‘–π‘‘π‘–π‘£π‘’ 𝑛𝑒𝑀𝑠 π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘π‘’π‘œπ‘π‘™π‘’ 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 π‘€π‘–π‘‘β„Ž π‘‘β„Žπ‘–π‘  𝑑𝑦𝑝𝑒 π‘œπ‘“ π‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘€β„Žπ‘’π‘› 𝑖𝑑 𝑖𝑠 π‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Žπ‘‘π‘’π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘‘π‘£π‘Žπ‘›π‘π‘’π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘  𝑖𝑑 π‘šπ‘Žπ‘¦ π‘–π‘šπ‘π‘Žπ‘π‘‘ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘–π‘Ÿ π‘žπ‘’π‘Žπ‘™π‘–π‘‘π‘¦ π‘œπ‘“ 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘™π‘œπ‘›π‘”-π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘š π‘ π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘£π‘–π‘£π‘Žπ‘™.” Read our full story here: bit.ly/45p2NKT
An image displaying a medical professional writing on a clipboard next to medication bottles and a stethoscope, with a headline about NICE approving a new therapy for advanced kidney cancer, presented by Kidney Research UK.

ALT An image displaying a medical professional writing on a clipboard next to medication bottles and a stethoscope, with a headline about NICE approving a new therapy for advanced kidney cancer, presented by Kidney Research UK.

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πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„ Wishing all our followers a wonderful Christmas and best wishes for a healthy, happy 2026! πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„ Thank you for supporting us this year. Image taken from our 2025 Christmas card used by kind permission of @alanreedart
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The day is not yet over, so on this #InternationalVolunteerDay we want to say a MASSIVE thank you to all our volunteers on our scientific & main committees, our Trustees, and all our fundraisers and supporters - THANK YOU for all you do.
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Our gorgeous Christmas cards are now in stock. Only Β£5 for 10 cards!! Supporting research into kidney disease. Kindly supported by @alanreedart northern-counties-kidney-res…
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A few of our wonderful runners who supported us today @greatnorthrun_ Thank you so much πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘
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It’s here!! Good luck to our team of runners @greatnorthrun_ We’re so proud of you πŸ‘ πŸ’«
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Countdown to the @greatnorthrun_ this Sunday 🀩 We can’t wait to welcome our team of runners to the charity village. Come and find us at Avenue A Tent 9 #charityvillage #fundraisingevent #renalresearch
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⏩️ NHS Blood and Transplant's latest annual report has revealed that 306 people died last year while waiting for a kidney transplant - up from 289 the year before and representing six deaths every week amongst those waiting. ⏩️ kidneyresearchuk.org/2025/07…

More people are dying while waiting for a kidney - our response to new transplant data - Kidney...

New NHS Blood and Transplant data shows an increase in deaths of patients waiting for a kidney transplant. Kidney Research UK have responded.

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πŸ‘‰ Over 7 million people live with kidney disease in the UK - yet it was barely mentioned in the Government’s 10-year health plan. We’re calling for stronger action! 🀝 Add your name to support this Open Letter to the Prime Minister: πŸ“ bit.ly/4nC3BDr #KidneyHealth
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Do you feel kidney disease is overlooked and ignored? It’s time for action. The 10 Year Plan is a step forward, but the Government can do better. Sign our open letter to the Prime Minister calling for a national strategy for CKD and help build a better future for kidney patients. @kidneycareuk @NKF_UK @PKDCharity @UKKidney are all on board. Are you? Click here: bit.ly/3GxdJfY #CKDStrategy
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Looking forward to supporting Kidney Research UK tomorrow at the Newcastle Bridges Walk. You can still join us and register in the morning in person. Raising funds and awareness for kidney research. #newcastlebridgeswalk #renalresearch #TeamKidney
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πŸ’°Research Grants Available πŸ’· @Kidney_Research is offering grants in key areas including: πŸ”ΉPaediatric & rare disease πŸ”ΉNurse & pharmacist-led research πŸ”ΉAlport syndrome πŸ”ΉMedTech πŸ“…Applications close from June onwards. Apply or learn more: kidneyresearchuk.org/researc…
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As part of the Kidney Charities Together Group we stand with @kidneycareuk, @KidneyWales, @NKF_UK, @PKDCharity, @UKKidney, and @PophamKidney in welcoming the announcement today that the @WHO has formally adopted a resolution to reduce the burden of kidney disease. This is a milestone for the kidney community, marking international political recognition of the scale and seriousness of chronic kidney disease. It reflects a shared commitment to prioritising kidney disease alongside other major health conditions such as stroke, diabetes and cancer. We’re pleased the UK government supported this resolution and we look forward to working with governments and healthcare systems across the UK to ensure kidney disease is taken seriously and given the profile needed to help improve the lives of people with kidney disease and future generations. You can read more about what that means for people with kidney disease in the UK here: bit.ly/4jkuoAV #KidneyDisease
Promotional image stating 'WHO says Yes: Kidney health is a global priority!' with a stethoscope wrapped around a globe in the foreground. Logos of Kidney Care UK, Kidney Research UK. Kidney Wales, National Kidney Federation, PKD Charity, Popham Kidney Support, and UKKA are displayed at the bottom.

ALT Promotional image stating 'WHO says Yes: Kidney health is a global priority!' with a stethoscope wrapped around a globe in the foreground. Logos of Kidney Care UK, Kidney Research UK. Kidney Wales, National Kidney Federation, PKD Charity, Popham Kidney Support, and UKKA are displayed at the bottom.

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Join our college of experts! We are building a vibrant new college of experts to expand our research grants committee. Whether you're an academic, clinician, data scientist, or allied health professional, this is your chance to play a vital role in shaping the future of kidney research. To find out more and to apply, click here: bit.ly/3YYYnXJ Closes for application: 30 June 2025
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We’re hiring a director of NURTuRE. The National Unified Renal Translational Research Enterprise (NURTuRE) biobank is a unique resource with a central role to play in delivering the charity’s strategy. We are looking for an experienced professional to lead, develop, and maximise the research and commercial opportunities offered by this unique resource. The correct candidate will possess excellent networking skills, a business development approach, and the ability to understand the research landscape, horizon-scan for new opportunities and facilitate and develop new cohorts. If this sounds like your next challenge then we would love to hear from you. Read the full description and apply here: bit.ly/4k9gsuw Closing date: Wednesday 11 June.
Kidney Research UK infographic with white text stating 'We are recruiting' and details for the position of Director of NURTuRE.

ALT Kidney Research UK infographic with white text stating 'We are recruiting' and details for the position of Director of NURTuRE.

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