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Do you know how important your kidneys are?

We're championing kidney health. Do you really know about the importance of  your kidneys and what you can do to look after them? We spoke to Myra Casero, a Home Haemodialysis Nurse from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham about her role in…

Diary of a Kidney Warrior

To highlight World Kidney Day on 14th March 2024, we chatted with Dee Moore, an Occupational Therapy Assistant from Birmingham who was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease in 2018 after being struck down with a mystery infection. Dee’s…

3 Ways to Connect with your Community

It’s easy to feel disconnected during the winter months. When the weather is bad it’s even more difficult to motivate yourself to step outside. We suggest a few ways in which you can break your usual routine and try something new, with…

World Kidney Day

Kidney health is one of those aspects of health that often gets overlooked. How on earth do you monitor how happy your kidneys are? Well, there are a few certain ways you can protect your kidneys through diet and lifestyle, and…

How to Boost Your Immunity this Winter

Winter is a time to slow down, focus on comfort and spend time nourishing the body. The gut plays a huge part in maintaining a healthy immune system and supporting general wellbeing. Read our 9 top tips that you can adopt to give your body…

Travelling over Christmas

For those with a bladder or bowel condition, the thought of having to travel long distances may leave you feeling anxious about being away from your own bathroom. Here are some tips that will help you feel more confident travelling over the…

Stay connected this Winter

Staying safe and healthy during the Festive Season is important for many reasons, and this goes for mental as well as physical health. Making sure you see your friends and family can go a long way towards making Christmas and New Year more…

Crohn’s Disease hasn’t beaten me

After years of escalating bowel issues, Mark was eventually diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in October 2022 but the effects of a late diagnosis have had a serious impact on Mark’s life. We highlight his story as part of Crohn's and Colitis…

Ostomy Awareness Day

Each year Ostomy Awareness Day offers an opportunity to raise awareness and educate people of the impact of living with a stoma - this year's event took place on 7th October. Everyone has their own stoma story, whether your stoma saved your…