🧡 Over 300,000 people have now completed our #BloodyAmazingKidneys Kidney Health Checker! Around half were identified as at increased risk, meaning thousands may be able to be diagnosed and treated earlier.
If you haven’t checked your risk yet 👉 https://kidneycareuk.org/kidney-health-checker/
A display on a table features kidney health awareness materials. Items include a National Pharmacy Association (NPA) leaflet, orange Kidney Care UK tote bag, pens, and informative documents. A prominent poster emphasizes kidney function awareness with an image of kidneys.
We’re delighted to announce that our #BloodyAmazingKidneys campaign is appearing in more than 600 pharmacies across the UK this month through our work with The National Pharmacy Association.
If you see the campaign in your local area let us know, we’d love to see photos!
A bright yellow promotional image featuring a digital blood pressure monitor. Text reads: "Diabetes & high blood pressure are leading causes of kidney failure." here is the shadow of a kidney shape behind the text.
Know someone with either of these conditions? 🤔
Make sure they know the symptoms of kidney disease.
Head here to find them > https://www.worldkidneyday.co.uk/check
#WorldKidneyDay #KidneysMatter
A bright yellow image featuring colouring pages with the phrase "Want to get creative?' above them. Several coloured pencils and shavings are scattered around. There is a shadow of a kidney shape in the background.
✏️ Want a fun activity to entertain the kids? Or maybe you need to switch off & get creative? How about arranging a mindful colouring session at your local library, school, pub or even at the office?
Download our colouring-in sheets: https://www.worldkidneyday.co.uk/get-involved/
#KidneysMatter
Participants in the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon running in a sunlit area, some wearing "Kidney Care UK" shirts. A "Good Luck!" message is displayed alongside the event name.
🏃♀️ Good luck to everyone running the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon for Kidney Care UK today!
Whether you're hoping for a personal best or just to soak up the incredible atmosphere, we’re cheering you on and wishing you a great run.
A bowl of noodle soup with beef, pak choi, bean sprouts, lime, and cilantro. Chopsticks rest on the bowl's rim. The Kidney Kitchen logo is visible in the bottom left corner.
Our #KidneyKitchen recipes help you enjoy tasty, kidney-friendly meals as part of a balanced diet, all approved by the British Dietetic Association Kidney Dietitian Specialist Group.
Help shape the future of the Kidney Kitchen by taking our short survey 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/98KJQ8X
A poster on a wall in an office kitchen setting displays information about kidney health. The Kidney Care UK logo is visible at the bottom. The poster features an illustration of kidneys and a QR code, with a message about the potential loss of kidney function. A coffee machine and cups are on the counter nearby.
🌍 Support #BloodyAmazingKidneys this World Kidney Day by displaying a poster at work or in you local community.
One poster could spark conversation, encourage check-ups & even help save a life 👉 kidneycareuk.org/kidney-disease-information/about-kidney-health/support-bloodyamazingkidneys-campaign
A diverse group of five smiling people pose together, some wearing green ribbons. They are promoting a World Kidney Day awareness event, organized by Rotary E-Club of Organ Donation UK. The event takes place on Monday, 9 March 2026, from 16:00 to 18:00. Text highlights kidney disease awareness, urging support for organ donation and kidney transplants. The image includes a QR code, registration details, and logos of partnering organizations.
This #WorldKidneyDay, join our online event with the Rotary E-Club of Organ Donation UK to explore kidney health and organ donation, as well as learn about Rotary support across the UK and Ireland. The event is open to all 👉 www.sahauk.org/event-details/world-kidney-day-2026-awareness-event-1-1
Two people in a hospital room. One person is sitting on a hospital bed, wearing a blue t-shirt, looking at a magazine about recipes. The other person is standing beside the bed, observing the magazine wearing a Kidney Care UK branded polo top and orange tote bag. The room has medical equipment, a clock, and the number "10" on the wall.
💼 Kidney Care UK is hiring a Corporate Partnerships Officer to help drive the next stage of our growth. If you’re relationship-driven & want your work to have real impact, apply now 👉 charityjob.co.uk/jobs/kidney-care-uk/corporate-partnerships-officer/1057326?tsId=2
Three illustrated book covers are shown with kidney-themed titles: "The Tiger Who Came to Pee," "Dialysis Another Day" featuring a medical illustration, and "The Golden Compress" with a person holding their head. The image promotes World Book Day and has the Kidney Care UK logo in the top left corner.
📖 Happy #WorldBookDay! We’ve been having a blast creating kidney‑themed book titles, and now we want to hear your pun‑tastic ideas!
If you need a little help, check out our Kidneys A to Z glossary for some word inspiration 👉 kidneycareuk.org/kidney-disease-information/glossary-of-kidney-terms
Yellow poster with a spotlight, announcing "1 week left until World Kidney Day 2026," on Thursday, 12 March. In the bottom left corner there is a hashtag featuring a black kidney icon and the words "#KidneysMatter"
The big day is nearly here!
Download the social media pack & show your support https://www.worldkidneyday.co.uk/get-involved/
#WorldKidneyDay #KidneysMatter
You can have early-stage kidney disease & feel completely well. For many people, it develops quietly & is only picked up through routine blood & urine tests. Learn more 👉 kidneycareuk.org/kidney-disease-information/stages-of-kidney-disease/patient-info-early-stage-chronic-kidney-disease-ckd
A person with blonde, bobbed hair sits on a train, looking out the window at a sunny landscape, holding a smartphone. The logo and name "Kidney Care UK" are visible in the top left corner, and there is an icon of a newspaper labeled "News" in the bottom right corner.
🚆 More people with health conditions or disabilities can now get a Disabled Person’s Railcard. It gives 1/3 off rail fares for you and a companion, helping make travel more accessible ➡️ https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2026/03/disabled-persons-railcard-eligibility-changes/#railcard
This image features a promotional graphic for the latest episode of Diary of a Kidney warrior podcast titled "Beyond the Scale (Part 1): Weight, Dialysis & Kidney Transplant Eligibility." It includes a smiling Dr Adrian wearing a suit and a faded photos of the host, Dee, speaking into a microphone. There are logos for "Diary of a Kidney Warrior" and "Kidney Care UK."
📣 New episode! Beyond the scale: weight, dialysis and kidney transplant eligibility (Part 1) is the latest episode from #DiaryOfAKidneyWarriorPodcast. Listen here 👉 https://kidneycareuk.org/get-support/podcast/beyond-the-scale-weight-dialysis-and-kidney-transplant-eligibility-part-1/
Bright yellow promotional image with bold black text: "Think you can ignore blood in your wee?" There is the shadow of an X in the background behind the copy.
Bright yellow promotional image with a glass of red liquid, some splashing outside of the glass, and the words "Don't kid yourself' feature below in yellow on a black strip. There is the shadow of an X in the background behind the copy, and a kidney and the hashtag #KidneysMatter features below.
Unexpected blood in urine can be a symptom of kidney disease, as can persistently frothy wee and needing to wee more. Share to help educate your friends ahead of #WorldKidneyDay next week.
Find out all the symptoms here >
https://www.worldkidneyday.co.uk/check
#KidneysMatter
Image showing text: "6 reasons you should sign up to our FREE Kidney Kitchen Newsletter" on an orange background. Surrounding the text are images of various dishes, including sausage rolls, a bowl with rice and a fried egg, a plate with salad and a filled pastry, and a plate of spaghetti bolognese.
Top: bread slices on a cutting board. Text: "Cupboard staples your kidneys will love". Middle: spaghetti with bolognese sauce. Text: "Developed with specialist kidney dietitians". Bottom: a plate of sausage rolls. Text: "Versatile recipes. Work snacks to keep you going or the perfect party food? You decide!"
Top: A plate with rocket and a filled pastry. Text: "Lunches that won't make you bored." Middle: Three cupcakes with icing and orange zest. Text: "The perfect sweet treats to satisfy your cravings." Bottom: A bowl of fried rice with an egg and chopsticks on top. Text: "Recipes full of flavour. Who said kidney-friendly needs to be boring?"
🍽️ If you haven’t signed up to our FREE recipe newsletter yet, what are you waiting for?
Get delicious, kidney-friendly recipes delivered straight to your inbox, packed with flavour, easy to follow steps and perfect for sharing with others 👉 kidneycareuk.org/sign-up-kidney-kitchen-newsletters
Kidney Care UK graphic featuring cartoon kidneys and text for Rare Disease Day on 28 February 2026. It states, 'Did you know around 70 in 100,000 people have a rare kidney condition?'
This #RareDiseaseDay, we're bringing light to rarely spoken about kidney diseases. We understand the difficulty in diagnosis & finding information.
Visit our rare kidney conditions webpage 👉 www.kidneycareuk.org/rare-kidney
🍽️ Want fresh, flavor-packed recipes delivered to your inbox?
Our FREE recipe newsletter is packed with meals that are tasty, kidney-friendly, and perfect for the whole family — because eating well shouldn’t mean sacrificing flavour.
Sign up now 👉 kidneycareuk.org/sign-up-kidney-kitchen-newsletters
A photo from the Kidney Care UK 'left to get on with it' roundtable in Scotland. A group of individuals sit at a curved conference table in a wood-panelled room. A screen displays the name "Jenni Minto MSP" and a title related to mental wellbeing. The room has microphones and papers on the table.
A photo from the Kidney Care UK 'left to get on with it' roundtable in Scotland. A large meeting room with numerous attendees seated around a circular table. Three screens display presentations. The room features modern wooden panelling and bright overhead lighting.
Powerful discussion at the Scottish Parliament with patients, professionals & MSPs on the emotional impact of kidney disease. Thank you to Dame Jackie Baillie MSP for sponsoring, Jenni Minto & all MSPs who listened. Lived experience shows urgent need for better psychosocial support in Scotland.
A graphic with the Kidney Care UK logo shows a paper and pen illustration. The text reads: "Kidney Care UK has signed an open letter calling for co-production to be embedded in the Timms review of PIP.
The Timms review of Personal Independence Payments is a chance to build a simpler, more compassionate system for people with kidney disease 👉 turn2us.org.uk/about-us/news-and-media/latest-news/timms-review-recommendations
Our PIP helper ➡️ kidneycareuk.org/get-support/cost-of-living/
An image on a yellow background featuring a spotlight on text announcing "2 weeks left until World Kidney Day 2026, Thursday 12 March." There is a hashtag that reads "#KidneysMatter" in the lower left corner.
Not long to go!🌟
To get involved, head to the World Kidney Day UK website to download video call backgrounds and lots more!
We'd love your help in spreading the kidney facts and dispelling the myths!
https://www.worldkidneyday.co.uk/get-involved/
#WorldKidneyDay #KidneysMatter
A person sitting comfortably on a couch uses a laptop while holding a white mug. The logo for Kidney Care UK is visible in the corner.
The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare & Kidney Care UK are developing research on how patients can drive safer, more sustainable kidney care and need your input.
Join the online discussion:
📅 Thurs 26 Feb
⏰ 12:30 – 13:30
Email frances@sustainablehealthcare.org.uk for the link.
A bright yellow promotional image with large black text that reads, "Think kidneys are just about wee?" with a shadow of a X in the background behind the words.
A bright yellow promotional image with a white toilet image above large yellow text on a black stripe that reads, "Don't kid yourself." underneath. There is a logo of a kidney with the #KidneysMatter hashtag beneath and a shadow of a X in the background behind the words and image.
Ready to bust this myth?
Kidneys do SO MUCH more than make wee. Did you know they play a vital role in regulating your blood pressure? Help us bust the myths & share the facts https://www.worldkidneyday.co.uk/check/ #KidneysMatter
Living with kidney disease? Lowering your salt intake is key, but meals should still be tasty! Learn 6 easy ways to add flavour to your plate without relying on salt.
Learn more here 👉 kidneycareuk.org/get-support/healthy-diet-support/cooking-with-kidney-disease/6-ways-to-add-flavour-without-salt
A diverse group of athletes participate in the Marathon March 2026 event. The scene includes two runners, a swimmer, and a cyclist. In the background, someone walks a dog, while another person pushes someone in a wheelchair. The Kidney Care UK logo is displayed in the top left corner, and the Fundraising Regulator logo is at the bottom right.
Take on Marathon March and move your way to make a difference.
Marathon March is all about doing what you can, your way, while raising funds for Kidney Care UK. Walk, run, swim, dance, cycle, wheel, or mix it up, however you move, every mile counts! 👉 www.facebook.com/groups/1332561721678962
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can sound scary, but what does it actually mean? In this short video Doctor Shahid Dadaboy explains the origin of the phrase and what each word means in relation to a diagnosis.
For more information about CKD, click here 👉 kidneycareuk.org/kidney-disease-information/
Bright yellow background with bold text reading, "Sharing your story could save someone's life." The hashtag "#KIDNEYSMATTER" is written at the bottom.
Everyone in the kidney community has a story to tell. Help raise awareness:
🖊️ Write or record your story
📱 On #WorldKidneyDay (12 March), share it on Bluesky using #KidneysMatter and tag us
👥 Ask others to check symptoms 👉 https://www.worldkidneyday.co.uk/check
A person holding a smartphone displaying the Google search page. In the background, a laptop screen also shows Google. The logo of Kidney Care UK is in the top left corner, and a news icon overlay is on the right.
The Guardian has examined AI overviews & their affect on people seeking health info. Our last report found 40% of people weren't able to discuss their kidney disease diagnosis with a professional & over 2/3 turn to the internet & social media ➡️ https://kidneycareuk.org/news-from-kidney-care-uk/
A spotlight on a yellow and white background highlights bold text that reads, "3 weeks left until World Kidney Day 2026, Thursday 12 March." In the bottom left corner, there's a hashtag "#KIDNEYSMATTER."
It's nearly time for #WorldKidneyDay 2026! Once again we’re working with the Kidney Charities Together Group to help shine a light on kidney disease.
Keep your eyes peeled for our posts and find out how you can get involved 👉 https://www.worldkidneyday.co.uk/get-involved/
#KidneysMatter
A graphic featuring the Kidney Care UK logo and an orange megaphone icon. The text reads, "New diabetes guidance has been published by NICE," on a dark teal background, with an orange arrow in the corner.
Teal background with text saying "The guidelines are clear that people with kidney disease should see the same benefits from diabetes medicine as people without kidney disease, and NICE wants to see universal access to the class of drugs known as SGLT2 inhibitors." There text continues in an orange box saying "This is particularly because people in the most deprived areas are currently the least likely to receive them but would gain the greatest level of health benefit from them."
We're encouraged by new NICE guidelines for people with type 2 diabetes. They focus on education, dietary advice, managing cardiovascular risk, managing blood glucose levels, & identifying & managing long-term complications, incl kidney disease 👉 nice.org.uk/guidance/ng28
@diabetesuk.bsky.social
