New Kidney Patient Education Suite Opens at Manchester Royal Infirmary
A new patient education suite has opened at Manchester Royal Infirmary, part funded by MRIKPA, giving patients approaching dialysis the chance to see home dialysis equipment and explore their options.
MRIKPA AGM 2025/26: join us on Sunday 13 September
Our MRIKPA AGM 2026 takes place on Sunday 13 September at 10am, in person in Hale and online via Zoom. Here are the full joining details and how to take part.
Kidney transplant support: the team that helps you through
Getting a kidney transplant takes more than an operation. Good kidney transplant support, from renal teams, social workers and family, can make the whole journey feel steadier and more hopeful for patients.
New Funding Brings Fresh Hope for Polycystic Kidney Disease Treatment
A Glasgow biopharmaceutical company has raised £34 million to advance a new treatment for polycystic kidney disease. We look at what this promising UK research could mean for kidney patients.
South Asian organ donation: why the conversation matters
New NHS figures on South Asian organ donation show patients of Asian heritage waiting far longer for a kidney transplant. We look at why, and how one family turned loss into hope for others.
Kidney Transplant Drug Tegoprubart: What the Latest BESTOW Results Could Mean
New long-term trial results suggest the kidney transplant drug Tegoprubart may protect kidney function better than standard Tacrolimus. We explain what it could mean for patients.
Kidney Health: What the New NHS Walking Scheme Could Mean for Patients
The NHS is planning a ‘marathon a month’ walking challenge. Here is what a gentle daily walk could mean for kidney health, and how to build up safely.
Childhood Kidney Disease: What a Major New Study Means for Families
New research from Canada has found that childhood kidney disease can appear years earlier in children born with spina bifida. We look at what early kidney checks could mean.
World Kidney Cancer Day 2026: Know the Signs, Find Support
World Kidney Cancer Day falls on 18 June 2026. We share the common signs of kidney cancer, when to see a GP, and where to find support and reliable information.
A new blood pressure drug wins US approval: what it could mean for kidney patients
A new blood pressure drug called Baxdrostat has been approved in the United States for hard to control hypertension. We look at what it could mean for kidney patients in the years ahead.