Congratulations Harlow Renal Unit

Congratulations to Harlow Renal Unit on being recognised for their care for renal patients. Saro Sajeev, the nurse manager there, has received a Daisy award as has Jackie Carter. Daisy awards is an international programme that honours and celebrates the skilful,...

We walked over hot coals for LAKPA

LAKPA Secretary Ros Aird along with Santee and Jude from St Albans Unit signed up for the Lister fire walk on 1 November. Between us we raised over £1,000 in support of kidney patients. Many thanks to all who kindly donated to us and contributing to this great result....

Fistula Clips

We have recently funded a number of innovative clips to secure the bloodlines during dialysis. Tarsem Paul, LAKPA vice chair worked with the renal team to arrange trials which were very well received by patients. Their introduction will also represent a cost saving as...

Having fun this summer

Every Summer LAKPA gives funds to each of the dialysis units to have a fun day over the summer. Bedford, Lister and St Albans chose a coach trip to Clacton or Southend during July and August, while Harlow went for a garden party (for which the weather was great and...

PHOSPHATE Study looking for participants

Dialysis patients usually take large numbers of tablets, often including phosphate binders. This can be quite a burden and medications can cause side effects.  That’s why here at LAKPA we’re happy to share this important piece of research with you which...

Thank you for supporting organ donation week

Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time during Organ Donation Week which this year was celebrated between 18th and 24th September. One of our LAKPA volunteers Tarsem did a brilliant job that we are so grateful for.  He is Chair of the Bedford Organ Donation...