by Ros Aird | Nov 15, 2024 | News
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,...
by admin108 | Sep 16, 2024 | News
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....
by admin108 | Sep 16, 2024 | News
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...
by admin108 | Sep 16, 2024 | News
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...
by admin108 | Aug 8, 2024 | News
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...
by admin108 | Aug 8, 2024 | News
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...
