Goahead For Interim Dialysis Unit At Withybush (from Western Telegraph)
Go-ahead for interim dialysis unit at Withybush
Plans to speed up improved access to kidney dialysis in West Wales have been approved by Health Minister Edwina Hart today.
Work will get under way shortly on the development of interim facilities at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest before a permanent renal unit is built.
Patients are expected to benefit from the new temporary solution by the end of the year.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
BBC NEWS | Wales | South West Wales | Local dialysis service announced
BBC NEWS | Wales | South West Wales | Local dialysis service announced
Kidney patients in west Wales have been told from the end of the year they will no longer have to travel to Carmarthen or Swansea for dialysis.
Interim services will be available at Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest until a permanent renal unit opens in three year's time.
Health Minister Edwina Hart said the move would improve patient care.
Currently some patients in west Wales needing dialysis regularly travel over 80 miles to access services.
Ms Hart said: "I am committed to improving access to renal services across Wales.
"Currently, patients have to travel to Carmarthen and Swansea several times a week for dialysis which can be very draining.
"The new interim facilities, which should be in place by the end of the year, will improve the care for patients and reduce the need to travel which will help improve their health and quality of life."
Kidney patients in west Wales have been told from the end of the year they will no longer have to travel to Carmarthen or Swansea for dialysis.
Interim services will be available at Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest until a permanent renal unit opens in three year's time.
Health Minister Edwina Hart said the move would improve patient care.
Currently some patients in west Wales needing dialysis regularly travel over 80 miles to access services.
Ms Hart said: "I am committed to improving access to renal services across Wales.
"Currently, patients have to travel to Carmarthen and Swansea several times a week for dialysis which can be very draining.
"The new interim facilities, which should be in place by the end of the year, will improve the care for patients and reduce the need to travel which will help improve their health and quality of life."
Football: Kidney transplant patient Klasnic makes history
Klasnic makes history tonight and also scores a goal
Croatian international striker Ivan Klasnic became the first ever kidney transplant patient to take part in a major football finals when his side played Poland in their final Euro 2008 Group B match tonight.
Croatian international striker Ivan Klasnic is the first ever kidney transplant patient to take part in a major football finals when his side played Poland in their final Euro 2008 Group B tonight. But he went better and scored an excellent goal.
Croatian international striker Ivan Klasnic became the first ever kidney transplant patient to take part in a major football finals when his side played Poland in their final Euro 2008 Group B match tonight.
Croatian international striker Ivan Klasnic is the first ever kidney transplant patient to take part in a major football finals when his side played Poland in their final Euro 2008 Group B tonight. But he went better and scored an excellent goal.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Organ Donation and Ethnicity Study
Organ Donation and Ethnicity Study (ODES)
Despite several successful Campaigns there remains a severe shortage of organs for transplant in the UK and particular for Indo-Asian and Afro-Caribbean ethnic groups. Unfortunately, people from Indo-Asian and Afro-Caribbean ethnic backgrounds are more likely to need an organ transplant because of higher rates of high blood pressure and diabetes than the general population which can lead to kidney failure. Furthermore, since some organs are often matched by tissue type and blood group, an organ from the same ethnic group is more likely to be successful. The Organ Donation and Ethnicity Study (ODES) aims to understand better the relationship between ethnic beliefs and organ donation by talking to people from a White British/Irish, Indo-Asian and Afro-Caribbean ethnic background with a positive or ambivalent opinion of organ donation and transplantation. From this sample we aim to understand how people are managing to integrate the idea of organ donation and transplantation into their lives including their ethnic and spiritual beliefs.
The Faculty of Medicine recently celebrated its first decade, having been established in 1997, bringing together all the major West London medical schools into one world-class institution.
Imperial College London Faculty of Medicene .The Faculty is one of Europe's largest medical institutions - in terms of its staff and student population and its research income.
Despite several successful Campaigns there remains a severe shortage of organs for transplant in the UK and particular for Indo-Asian and Afro-Caribbean ethnic groups. Unfortunately, people from Indo-Asian and Afro-Caribbean ethnic backgrounds are more likely to need an organ transplant because of higher rates of high blood pressure and diabetes than the general population which can lead to kidney failure. Furthermore, since some organs are often matched by tissue type and blood group, an organ from the same ethnic group is more likely to be successful. The Organ Donation and Ethnicity Study (ODES) aims to understand better the relationship between ethnic beliefs and organ donation by talking to people from a White British/Irish, Indo-Asian and Afro-Caribbean ethnic background with a positive or ambivalent opinion of organ donation and transplantation. From this sample we aim to understand how people are managing to integrate the idea of organ donation and transplantation into their lives including their ethnic and spiritual beliefs.
The Faculty of Medicine recently celebrated its first decade, having been established in 1997, bringing together all the major West London medical schools into one world-class institution.
Imperial College London Faculty of Medicene .The Faculty is one of Europe's largest medical institutions - in terms of its staff and student population and its research income.
Dad Could Give Gift Of Life To Daughter (from South Wales Argus)
Dad Could Give Gift Of Life To Daughter (from South Wales Argus)
VALLEYS dad David Tilley is preparing to give the ultimate gift of life to his teenage daughter.
Mr Tilley, of Waunheulog, Nantyglo, has offered to donate a kidney to 14-year-old daughter Danielle, and needs to pass a final test before he can be approved for the operation.
The family was shocked when doctors said Danielle had suffered complete kidney failure after falling ill a year ago.
Mr Tilley said: "She was feeling unwell but there was nothing to say she was that bad. It came on so quickly.
"We went to Nevill Hall hospital and they said it was worse than we thought. She had a blood test and they said her kidneys weren't working.
"It was a big shock."
VALLEYS dad David Tilley is preparing to give the ultimate gift of life to his teenage daughter.
Mr Tilley, of Waunheulog, Nantyglo, has offered to donate a kidney to 14-year-old daughter Danielle, and needs to pass a final test before he can be approved for the operation.
The family was shocked when doctors said Danielle had suffered complete kidney failure after falling ill a year ago.
Mr Tilley said: "She was feeling unwell but there was nothing to say she was that bad. It came on so quickly.
"We went to Nevill Hall hospital and they said it was worse than we thought. She had a blood test and they said her kidneys weren't working.
"It was a big shock."
Nicholas benefits from Cardiff breakthrough in live kidney transplants - icWales
Nicholas benefits from Cardiff breakthrough in live kidney transplants - icWales
Nicholas benefits from Cardiff breakthrough in live kidney transplants
Jun 9 2008 by Madeleine Brindley, Western Mail
THE number of live kidney transplants could increase by up to 40% in Wales, as surgeons have carried out the first transplant between two people with incompatible blood groups.
Nicholas Kenvin from Pontllanfraith became the first patient to undergo the procedure in Wales after his father Lyndon donated a kidney to him.
Despite not having the same blood groups, the operation, which was carried out a month ago at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, has been hailed a success.
Nicholas benefits from Cardiff breakthrough in live kidney transplants
Jun 9 2008 by Madeleine Brindley, Western Mail
THE number of live kidney transplants could increase by up to 40% in Wales, as surgeons have carried out the first transplant between two people with incompatible blood groups.
Nicholas Kenvin from Pontllanfraith became the first patient to undergo the procedure in Wales after his father Lyndon donated a kidney to him.
Despite not having the same blood groups, the operation, which was carried out a month ago at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, has been hailed a success.
Youngster’s walk to highlight kidney donor register - icWales
Youngster’s walk to highlight kidney donor register - icWales
Youngster’s walk to highlight kidney donor register
by Katie Norman, South Wales Echo
LESS than a year ago, sudden kidney failure nearly cost Alun Reynolds his life.
Within the space of a few hours the previously healthy 24-year-old was plunged into an excruciating and terrifying fight for his own life.
Just eight months later Alun, from Graigwen, Pontypridd, has fully recovered from the ordeal and has now made it his mission to raise awareness about kidney problems and encourage people to join the Organ Donor Register.
Tomorrow he will embark on a 60-mile walk from his home to Carmarthen Hospital, where a new specialist kidney unit has opened.
Along with a sponsored skydive and mile-long swim, Alun hopes the feat will raise £5,000 for the Kidney Wales Foundation.
Youngster’s walk to highlight kidney donor register
by Katie Norman, South Wales Echo
LESS than a year ago, sudden kidney failure nearly cost Alun Reynolds his life.
Within the space of a few hours the previously healthy 24-year-old was plunged into an excruciating and terrifying fight for his own life.
Just eight months later Alun, from Graigwen, Pontypridd, has fully recovered from the ordeal and has now made it his mission to raise awareness about kidney problems and encourage people to join the Organ Donor Register.
Tomorrow he will embark on a 60-mile walk from his home to Carmarthen Hospital, where a new specialist kidney unit has opened.
Along with a sponsored skydive and mile-long swim, Alun hopes the feat will raise £5,000 for the Kidney Wales Foundation.
Donor dad hopes to give his daughter a kidney - icWales
Donor dad hopes to give his daughter a kidney - icWales
Donor dad hopes to give his daughter a kidney
Jun 12 2008 by Daniel Perrin, Gwent Gazette
AN ANXIOUS father is awaiting the go-ahead to donate one of his kidneys to his poorly daughter.
David Tilley, of Waunheulog, Nantyglo, needs to pass a fitness test before he will be approved for the operation in which one of his kidneys will be transplanted into daughter Danielle.
Fourteen-year-old Danielle was discovered to have suffered complete kidney failure a year ago when she was given a blood test at Nevill Hall Hospital after falling ill.
She now spends every evening on a home dialysis machine and has tight restrictions on her food and drink intake, being limited to no more than a couple of millilitres of liquid a day.
Donor dad hopes to give his daughter a kidney
Jun 12 2008 by Daniel Perrin, Gwent Gazette
AN ANXIOUS father is awaiting the go-ahead to donate one of his kidneys to his poorly daughter.
David Tilley, of Waunheulog, Nantyglo, needs to pass a fitness test before he will be approved for the operation in which one of his kidneys will be transplanted into daughter Danielle.
Fourteen-year-old Danielle was discovered to have suffered complete kidney failure a year ago when she was given a blood test at Nevill Hall Hospital after falling ill.
She now spends every evening on a home dialysis machine and has tight restrictions on her food and drink intake, being limited to no more than a couple of millilitres of liquid a day.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Nicholas benefits from Cardiff breakthrough in live kidney transplants - icWales
Nicholas benefits from Cardiff breakthrough in live kidney transplants - icWales
Nicholas benefits from Cardiff breakthrough in live kidney transplants
Jun 9 2008 by Madeleine Brindley, Western Mail
THE number of live kidney transplants could increase by up to 40% in Wales, as surgeons have carried out the first transplant between two people with incompatible blood groups.
Nicholas Kenvin from Pontllanfraith became the first patient to undergo the procedure in Wales after his father Lyndon donated a kidney to him.
Despite not having the same blood groups, the operation, which was carried out a month ago at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, has been hailed a success.
Nicholas, 28, who works for an exhibition firm, is returning to full health and fitness after suffering kidney failure a year ago.
He said: “I feel a thousand times better than I did on dialysis. I’m still getting my strength back, but I can’t stop moving.”
Nicholas benefits from Cardiff breakthrough in live kidney transplants
Jun 9 2008 by Madeleine Brindley, Western Mail
THE number of live kidney transplants could increase by up to 40% in Wales, as surgeons have carried out the first transplant between two people with incompatible blood groups.
Nicholas Kenvin from Pontllanfraith became the first patient to undergo the procedure in Wales after his father Lyndon donated a kidney to him.
Despite not having the same blood groups, the operation, which was carried out a month ago at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, has been hailed a success.
Nicholas, 28, who works for an exhibition firm, is returning to full health and fitness after suffering kidney failure a year ago.
He said: “I feel a thousand times better than I did on dialysis. I’m still getting my strength back, but I can’t stop moving.”
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Organ campaign leads UK - icWales
Organ campaign leads UK - icWales
Organ campaign leads UK
Jun 2 2008 by Jonathan Morgan, Western Mail
Charities working together to solve this problem will have a major impact says Jonathan Morgan
THE recent launch of the Donate Wales – Tell a Loved One campaign will set an example in Wales which the rest of the UK must follow.
The initiative was grasped in the Senedd building when politicians, charities, health professionals and journalists gathered around a large television for the first public screening of a new television advert.
The screening marked the launch of the campaign, aimed at promoting awareness of the importance of organ donation
Organ campaign leads UK
Jun 2 2008 by Jonathan Morgan, Western Mail
Charities working together to solve this problem will have a major impact says Jonathan Morgan
THE recent launch of the Donate Wales – Tell a Loved One campaign will set an example in Wales which the rest of the UK must follow.
The initiative was grasped in the Senedd building when politicians, charities, health professionals and journalists gathered around a large television for the first public screening of a new television advert.
The screening marked the launch of the campaign, aimed at promoting awareness of the importance of organ donation
Sons Joy At Dads Kidney Lifeline (from South Wales Argus)
Sons Joy At Dads Kidney Lifeline (from South Wales Argus)
Son's joy at dad's kidney lifeline
By Ben Frampton
Comment
Lyndon Kenvin (l) with his son Nick
A GWENT man said being the first person in Wales to undergo a kidney transplant from a donor from a different blood group has given him his life back.
Nicholas Kenvin received the kidney from his father Lyndon and said the transplant gave him a "second chance."
Mr Kenvin, 28, went to his GP in November 2006 feeling constantly tired. He was referred to a hospital and diagnosed with Alport's syndrome, a condition that causes kidney failure.
His parents were both screened as potential live donors, and doctors tested the level of antibodies in each to see who would be the least likely to donate a kidney which would be rejected.
Mr Kenvin's father proved to be more compatible on that front.
However, Mr Kenvin's blood group is O and his father is group A, so initially he wasn't considered as a donor.
Son's joy at dad's kidney lifeline
By Ben Frampton
Comment
Lyndon Kenvin (l) with his son Nick
A GWENT man said being the first person in Wales to undergo a kidney transplant from a donor from a different blood group has given him his life back.
Nicholas Kenvin received the kidney from his father Lyndon and said the transplant gave him a "second chance."
Mr Kenvin, 28, went to his GP in November 2006 feeling constantly tired. He was referred to a hospital and diagnosed with Alport's syndrome, a condition that causes kidney failure.
His parents were both screened as potential live donors, and doctors tested the level of antibodies in each to see who would be the least likely to donate a kidney which would be rejected.
Mr Kenvin's father proved to be more compatible on that front.
However, Mr Kenvin's blood group is O and his father is group A, so initially he wasn't considered as a donor.
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