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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…
Winter Fuel Allowance
A Fuel Allowance is a payment under the National Fuel Scheme to help with the cost of heating your home during the winter months. It is paid to people who are dependent on long-term social welfare payments and who are…
A Tribute To Our Retiring CEO Mark Murphy
Today, Wednesday 30th September, marks the end of an era for the Irish Kidney Association as our long standing Chief Executive Officer Mark Murphy retires. Below is a short tribute, written by one of Mark’s good friends, member since 1998,…
Flu Vaccine Information
People with Kidney Disease and Organ Transplants are encouraged to get the Flu Vaccine each year to protect them from the sasonal flu virus. It is provided free to people who are at higher risk if they should contract the…
Online “Living Well” Self Management Programme
Our “Living Well” self management programme for patients End Stage Kidney Disease is moving online. The programme is designed to help people learn ways of managing symptoms common to those living with kidney disease. Learn more from our flyer and…
Notice of AGM
Please see below notice of the 2020 Annual General Meeting. The meeting will be held virtually for members at 2pm, Saturday 19th September 2020. Click to View.