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For all kidney patients and their carers whether your just starting your treatment or you are an established long term patient it is always useful to have access to the latest developments and information about your own particular renal condition whether it is PD, CAPD, Haemodialysis or Transplant. Here on our information and links page you can visit the websites of all the national kidney organisations and on a local note and may be of particular interest to Glan Clwyd patients you can link through to the Conwy and Denbighshire NHS Trust website All the sites below will be able to provide you with the latest information available about renal treatment, care and the latest innovations in renal technology. So if you have any general questions or you need to contact any of the organisations below then just simply follow the links below to find the information you require. |
click on any of the logo's below to follow your chosen link |
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As from the 1st October 2009 the Glan Clwyd Renal Unit came under the Betsi Cadwaladr Local Health Board (formally North Wales NHS Trust) which is the largest Health organisation in Wales. The Board supplies medical facilities across North wales, including Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire,Flintshire,Wrexham as well as parts of Mid-Wales. |
On the 1st July 2008 Conwy and Denbighshire and North East Wales NHS Trusts merged to form the new North Wales NHS Trust. The internet sites for these two organisations remain unchanged. |
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The All-Wales Renal Network will plan and develop renal services on a Wales-wide basis, helping to improve access and care for patients. | ||
Senior Computers supports the Renal Care Glan Clwyd website with technical back-up and advice. The company also offers computer repairs, tuition and advice for the mature person. Visit their website by clicking on the logo (left) or phone 01745 356000 |
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The Welsh Kidney Patients' Association was formed in 1982 and is a patient run organisation. Membership is free to all dialysis and transplant patients and their carers and has over 1400 patient members across Wales |
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This comprehensive guide gives renal patients and their carers a full and easy to understand information guide to all aspects of renal treatment. |
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The KidneyWales Foundation Kidney Wales Foundation |
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Visit Dr. Donal O'Donaghue the UK's Clinical Director of Kidney Care also known as the Renal Tsar blog by clicking on the logo left. Dr O'Donoghue has been a consultant renal physician at Salford Royal Hospitals Foundation Trust since 1992. He has been President of the British Renal Society and Treasurer of the Renal Association. Dr O'Donoghue was also Co-Chair of the Renal Advisory Group for the implementation of the National Service Framework for Renal Services 2004. |
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Fresenius Medical Care and the Conwy and Denbighshire NHS Trust together supply the treatment and facilities for renal patients at Glan Clwyd Hospital. | ||
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The National Kidney Federation was formed over 24 years ago as the national organisation that could represent the many kidney patient associations the length and breadth of the UK.
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The British Kidney Patient Association was founded in 1975 and over the years has helped and advised kidney patients and their carers in all aspects of renal treatment. All kidney patients are members of the B.K.P.A. | ||
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UK Transplant was formed in July 2000, with a new and extended remit to increase organ donation rates. To get an insight into the work of UK Transplant and the latest transplant and organ donation information visit there website simply click on logo left. | ||
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The Renal Association is the professional body for United Kingdom nephrologists (renal physicians, or kidney doctors) and renal scientists in the UK. It is active in the planning and development of renal services and nephrology in Britain. It is also involved in the promotion and dissemination of research and education relating to the specialty. The Association was founded in 1950, when its activities were restricted to holding scientific meetings. It has more recently come to play an active role in the development of renal services within the U.K. The Renal Association website includes a guide to most of the UK's Renal and Transplant centres |
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MedicAlert® is the only non-profit making, registered charity providing a life-saving identification system for individuals with hidden medical conditions and allergies. This takes the form of body-worn bracelets or necklets (known as MedicAlert® Emblems) bearing the MedicAlert® symbol on the disc and supported by a 24 hour emergency telephone service. Each member receives an Emblem that is engraved with the wearer’s main medical condition(s) or vital details, a personal ID number and a 24 hour emergency telephone number that can access their details from anywhere in the world in over 100 languages. |
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The British Renal Society's website is a comprehensive site covering all aspects of renal disease and transplantation. The site gives conference news, has an excellent gallery of photographs and easy to follow links to many renal related websites. |
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Visit the National Assembly for Wales website to read in full the Renal National Service Framework - click logo left To access the National Assembly for Wales homepage click on site address below - |
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The transplant games are an annual event open to Visit there website by simply clicking on their logo left. |
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The UK Renal Registry is a resource for the development of patient care in renal disease. It was established by the Renal Association with support from the Department of Health, the British Association of Paediatric Nephrologists, and the British Transplant Society. | ||
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NICE is an independent organisation responsible |
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