LAKPA AGM 25 March 2025

The LAKPA AGM was held last Tuesday in the Education Centre at Lister Hospital, as well as being available virtually via Teams There were presentations by both Anita Day, the Chair of the E&N Herts Trust, and by Dr. Andrew Findlay, our Medical Director. Both...

Supporting Organ Donation on World Kidney Day

During the week of 10th March World Kidney Day was promoted at a number of sites in Bedford and Luton (Bedford Hospital, Bedford College, Wixams Retirement Village and Luton Cricket Club) and focussed particularly on the pressing need to increase the numbers of kidney...

Congratulations to Tarsem Paul

Many congratulations to LAKPA vice chair, Tarsem Paul, who was nominated by the Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust to receive a Bedfordshire Hero badge, as well as one of the Christmas letters from the Princess of Wales and a selection of Christmas treats as a recognition...

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...