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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…
Christmas Update from NRO and IKA
We in the Irish Kidney Association would like to wish everyone a peaceful Christmas. We would like to draw your attention to the attached information notice from the National Renal Office. Patient Guide for COVID 19 Christmas 2020 –…
Home Therapies Deliveries: An Update From The NRO
Prior to the COVID pandemic, Baxter delivery drivers would often deliver the pallet load of medical supplies to the room where the patient’s dialysis equipment was located. Due to COVID-19 safety concerns in March 2020, the HSE / Health Protection…
NRO position on provision of COVID-19 vaccine to patients with End Stage Kidney Disease
The National Renal Office (NRO) endorses the position taken by other International Nephrology Societies/patient groups regarding the provision of the COVID 19 vaccine for “extremely vulnerable” patients with End Stage Kidney Disease, (patients on renal dialysis, patients waiting to start…
UK Renal Community Position Statement on Covid-19 Vaccination
Below is an interesting position paper from the renal community in the UK in relation to the Covid-19 vaccination. We are currently working with the National Renal Office to achieve higher prioritisation for renal patients in the delivery of a…
President addresses the Annual Service of Remembrance & Thanksgiving
President Michael D. Higgins gave a special address at the 35th Annual Service of Remembrance & Thanksgiving on Sunday 15th November 2020. As part of his special message, he said “All of you have enriched and extended the lives of…
Virtual Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving
The Irish Kidney Association’s 1st virtual and 35th Annual Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving for organ donors, will be broadcast on RTÉ One and RTÉ Radio One Extra on Sunday, 15th November 2020 at 11am. Much of the production has…
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…
Returning to Work
As the country begins to reopen, you may think about returning to work. We cannot give specific advice as each person’s health is unique to them, but we have written up some things you might consider and ensure are in…
Covid 19 in the Dialysis and Kidney Transplant Population – 25/05/20
25/05/20 – The National Renal Office has published data in relation to dialysis and transplant patients with Covid-19 infection. Please click the document or click here to view.
Virtual Run For A Life
The Irish Kidney Association today announced that it’s 12th annual Run For A Life will be held virtually. The event, which has been in Dublin’s Corkagh Park for the past few years and sees hundreds run to raise awareness of…