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Work Commences on Cork Renal Support Centre
We are delighted to announce that work will commence on the new Cork Renal Support Centre next Monday August 15th 2022. Joining members of the Cork Branch to announce the official start were Pascal Falvey – Buliding Contractor, Eddie Flood…
Board and Branch Election Announcements
We are both happy and sad to announce the retirement of our long-standing board members, Officers, and friends, Colin Mackenzie (Dublin North, National Honorary Chairperson), and John Whelan (Dublin East & Wicklow, National Honorary Secretary). We are grateful to both…
GALWAY COUPLE KICK OFF NEW YEAR IN CROSS BORDER KIDNEY TRANSPLANT SWAP
A Galway couple is celebrating a successful cross border four-way kidney transplant swap which took place on 4th January 2022. Eoin Madden from Kiltullagh in County Galway is now enjoying a newly transplanted kidney which he received from a stranger…
Kerry Holiday Homes Remaining Open
In great news for families looking for a winter getaway, our Kerry Holiday Homes will be remaining open for the winter 21/22 season! If you are interested in availing of a holiday, please contact deborah@ika-new.mystagingwebsite.com as soon as possible as…
Return to Work Letter to Employers
The Irish Kidney Association, together with The Irish Heart and Lung Transplant Association, (IHLTA) and Multiple Sclerosis Ireland, have written a letter for medically vulnerable employees to give to their employers as workplaces and offices return post-Covid. Click here to…
Tramore Apartments Newly Refurbished For 2021 Season
The Waterford Branch of the IKA is delighted to announce that the newly renovated apartments in Riverstown, Tramore received our first guests of the season on Saturday July 3rd. The apartments have undergone quite the transformation over the past year…
Summer Living Well HSE Courses
Throughout the Summer the HSE will be running a number of Living Well courses aimed at helping patients self-manage their long term health conditions. Here is some information on the courses available: Living Well General Brochure Living Well with Chronic…
Research Participation
The Irish Kidney Association fully supports a new research project being led by Clodagh Cogley, as part of a research PhD in University College Dublin. If you meet the criteria and would like your voice to be heard please do…
COVID-19 VACCINE CAMPAIGN, UPDATE TO MEMBERS, 15 FEBRUARY 2021
COVID Vaccination Campaign Update As we are a charity led by kidney patients, we have access to a wide range of data on kidney conditions both in Ireland and abroad. This has allowed us to make a very strong case…
Update to IKA Members, 20 January 2021
Dear member, We would like to acknowledge that 2021 has gotten off to a very tough start for many of you. We have seen a dramatic resurgence of the virus since Christmas and the consequent lockdown may be particularly difficult…
Living Well Programmes 2021
Living Well is a free group self-management programme. It aims to support patients and their carers to increase knowledge, confidence and skills when looking after their health. See posters below for details on the programmes: Living Well with Chronic Pain…